Librarian facts for kids
A librarian is a helpful person who works in a library. They assist people in finding books, magazines, and all sorts of information. In recent years, librarians also help with computers. They show people how to use electronic databases and search tools on the internet. There are many kinds of librarians. Some work with children, teens, or adults. Others specialize in history or law.
Becoming a Librarian
To become a librarian, especially in a university, you usually need special training. This often means getting a Master's degree. This degree is called a Master of Library Science (MLS). Sometimes it's called a Master of Library and Information Science. This training teaches you how to organize information. It also teaches you how to help people find what they need.
Where Librarians Work
Most librarians work in different types of libraries. Many are found in school libraries, helping students and teachers. Others work in colleges or universities. Public libraries in towns, regions, or even national libraries also employ librarians.
Some librarians work for private companies. They help these businesses organize their important documents and reports. You might also find librarians working with people who are deaf. They also work in prisons, providing access to books and information.
Other Library Jobs
Libraries have other important jobs too. One common role is a library technician. These people help librarians with daily tasks. They might help organize books or assist visitors. To become a library technician, you usually need a college diploma. This is a shorter program than what a librarian needs.
Images for kids
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A scribe from the 1400s, writing books by hand.
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Librarians at work in Norway's National Library in 1946.
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A modern librarian's workspace in 2013. They use iPads, PCs, eReaders, and laptops.
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A person reading a book in a library.
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Justin Winsor, who was the Librarian of Congress around 1885.
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The Southwest Collections Library at Texas Tech University in the US.
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The Radcliffe Science Library at Oxford University.
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Courtney Young (2015), a librarian and former president of the American Library Association.
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Ida Leeson (1933), a librarian at the Mitchell Library in New South Wales.
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People receiving the "I Love My Librarian" awards in 2008.
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See also
In Spanish: Bibliotecario para niños
