Librarians
(NOC 5111)
in All Art, Culture, Recreation and SportLibrarians select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advice for users. They work in libraries or other organizations with library services throughout the public and private sectors.
Job Outlook
Average
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Provincial library services have been affected by several years of public funding restraint, leading to consolidation and changes in services and staffing. The Halifax area has a fair number of potential employers, such as education institutions and public libraries, but turnover is fairly low and competition may be strong for a limited number of openings. New graduates are more likely to find work in a term or casual position, and may need to be open to relocating to find employment.
Hourly Pay
$22.00
Minimum$28.02
Median$40.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$20,470
Minimum$62,824
Median$102,411
MaximumCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$21.00
Median$40.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$945
Minimum$11,712
Median$60,447
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Librarians select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advice for users. They work in libraries or other organizations with library services throughout the public and private sectors.
Job duties
Librarians:
- Recommend addition of books, periodicals and audio-visual, interactive media and other materials for inclusion in library collection.
- Provide reference services.
- Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials.
- Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids.
- Develop systems to access library collections.
- Perform manual, on-line and interactive media reference searches to assist users in accessing library materials and arrange for interlibrary loans.
- Develop taxonomies using various information and data sources.
- Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups.
- Give library information and orientation training programs and tours.
- Do related administrative duties and supervise library technicians, assistants and clerks.
Sample job titles
- associate librarian
- bibliographer
- cataloguer - library
- classifier - library
- cybrarian
- liaison librarian
- librarian
- library coordinator
- library consultant
- library supervisor
Skills
- You need excellent administrative, research, organizational, writing, and planning skills, as well as intellectual curiosity. You should have supervisory skills and the ability to work with people of all ages, including other staff. A knowledge of computer systems, literature, and current information sources is also important. Being able to speak and write French would be an asset in some positions.
Job requirements
- A master's degree in library science or a master's degree in library and information studies or a master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association is required.
Other considerations
- Movement to library management positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$65,835 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$52,651 median annual incomeCape Breton
$55,564 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
N/ASouthern
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Information and cultural industries
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
15-24
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15-24
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
Top levels of education
Master
$70,605 median annual incomeBachelor
N/AHigh school
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ADoctorate
N/ACompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Bachelor
$17,829 median annual incomeHigh school
$7,552 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,120 median annual incomeLess than high school
$2,922 median annual incomeMaster
$36,173 median annual incomeEducation & training
Library Science/Librarianship
University ProgramThese programs focus on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and that prepares individuals for professional service as librarians and information consultants.
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