About the role
Librarians work with information dissemination and resource management in libraries. They often have an academic education in library and information science. Librarians are experts in information retrieval and source criticism and contribute to knowledge development and lifelong learning.Responsibilities
Librarians are responsible for organizing and cataloging library materials. They assist visitors with information retrieval and educate in information literacy. They also plan and carry out activities that promote reading and learning.Skills and tools
Librarians are proficient in databases for cataloging and information retrieval. They have good skills in information management and customer service. Digital competence and the ability to handle library systems are central to the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are litteratur, utvecklingsarbete and böcker/tidskrifter.