Librarian facts for kids
A librarian is a person who works in a library and helps people to find books, magazines, and other information. In the 2000s, librarians also began helping people to find information using computers, electronic databases, and Internet search tools. There are different kinds of librarians including children's, teens, adult, historical, law, and more.
Training
To become a librarian in a university, a person needs to have a Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or a Master's degree in Library and Information Science.
Employment
Most librarians work for libraries in schools, colleges, or universities or in municipal, regional, or national libraries. Some librarians also work for private companies, to help them to organize their documents and reports. There are librarians that also work with the deaf and in prisons.
Related jobs
Other jobs in libraries include the job of library technician. To become a library technician, a person needs to complete a college diploma.
Images for kids
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Burgundian scribe Jean Miélot in his scriptorium (15th century)
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A librarian's workspace at Newmarket Public Library in 2013. iPad, PC, eReader and laptop computer are required tools.
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A patron in a library
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Justin Winsor, Librarian of Congress, c. 1885
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Southwest Collections / Special Collections Library at Texas Tech University, US
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The Radcliffe Science Library, Oxford University
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Courtney Young (2015), librarian and former president of the American Library Association
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Ida Leeson (1933) Mitchell librarian
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Presenters and recipients of the New York Times-Carnegie Corporation of New York I Love My Librarian awards, presented in association with the American Library Association
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See also
In Spanish: Bibliotecario para niños
