{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:51.900Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-4022.00","title":"Librarians and Media Collections Specialists","group":"Educational Instruction & Library","sector":"61","jobZone":5,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the full professional scope of Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (SOC 25-4022.00) in public, academic, school, and special library environments, from supervised entry-level practice through executive leadership of library systems.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Circulation procedures — execute check-in and check-out transactions accurately under the guidance of senior librarians in a public or academic library setting.","Reference materials and online databases — search standard sources to locate answers to patron inquiries under close supervisory review.","Library catalog records — identify and flag cataloging errors for correction following established protocols in an integrated library system.","Basic computer instruction — assist patrons with fundamental database searching and internet navigation under the direction of experienced staff.","Collection review resources — apply book reviews and acquisition catalogs to support material evaluation tasks assigned by senior colleagues.","Patron information needs — gather and clarify request details using structured intake procedures in a supervised reference desk environment.","Library software platforms — enter and retrieve circulation and inventory data accurately within established workflows and system guidelines.","Information literacy concepts — introduce foundational library instruction topics to small groups under the mentorship of a lead librarian.","Professional reading and active learning — monitor current developments in library science literature to build foundational domain knowledge.","Scheduling and staffing records — assist with routine personnel documentation and shift coordination under administrative supervision."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Circulation and inventory systems — manage daily check-in, check-out, and inventory reconciliation with minimal oversight in a branch or departmental library.","Patron reference interviews — conduct active-listening-based consultations to analyze information needs and furnish targeted resources across multiple subject areas.","Collection development workflow — review faculty recommendations, usage data, and current holdings to recommend print, audio-visual, and electronic acquisitions independently.","Computerized database instruction — teach recurring patron workshops on database searching and digital literacy tools with limited supervisory input.","Cataloging quality control — identify, document, and correct metadata errors in bibliographic records using established cataloging standards and library software.","Information literacy sessions — plan and deliver structured classes on research skills and technology use to undergraduate or community patron groups.","Web and document management tools — create and maintain basic library web content and digital resource guides using web-editing and desktop publishing software.","Reference resource evaluation — assess the currency and authority of online and print sources to resolve complex patron queries in a timely manner.","Budget tracking — monitor departmental expenditure reports and flag variances against approved allocations for supervisor review.","Staff coordination — assist in scheduling and onboarding new library employees according to established human resources procedures."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full-scope reference services — independently resolve non-routine and complex patron research inquiries by synthesizing print, electronic, and archival resources across disciplines.","Strategic collection management — autonomously evaluate, select, and deselect print, audio-visual, and electronic resources using critical analysis of reviews, usage metrics, and curricular alignment.","Information literacy curriculum — design, teach, and assess multi-session courses on information literacy, academic research, and emerging technology use for diverse patron populations.","Cataloging and metadata standards — apply and adapt national cataloging frameworks to resolve complex classification problems and ensure collection discoverability.","Technology instruction program — develop and continuously revise patron training initiatives covering database platforms, video creation tools, and library software in response to evolving user needs.","Library operations management — oversee daily operations including budgeting, workflow optimization, and performance monitoring across multiple service units without supervisory intervention.","Personnel development — conduct hiring interviews, deliver training, create schedules, and perform formal performance evaluations for library support staff.","Digital resource integration — lead implementation of new information retrieval and database systems, ensuring seamless interoperability with existing library software infrastructure.","Patron service quality — apply social perceptiveness and empathy to resolve escalated service challenges and sustain high satisfaction across diverse user communities.","Data-driven decision making — analyze circulation statistics, reference transaction logs, and collection usage data to inform service improvements and resource allocation."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Institutional library strategy — set the long-range vision, mission, and strategic priorities for library services aligned with organizational and community goals at executive or director level.","Collection development policy — author and institutionalize collection development frameworks governing selection, licensing, preservation, and deselection of all resource formats organization-wide.","Information literacy leadership — establish library-wide instructional design standards and lead a team of librarians in developing accreditation-aligned information literacy programs.","Organizational budget governance — develop, defend, and steward multi-year departmental budgets, negotiating vendor contracts and advocating for resource allocations to senior administration.","Workforce leadership — direct full-cycle talent management including recruitment, professional development pathways, succession planning, and performance culture for all library personnel.","Technology ecosystem direction — lead enterprise-level evaluation, procurement, and implementation of library software, data management platforms, and emerging digital tools across the institution.","Cross-institutional partnerships — forge consortial agreements, accreditation collaborations, and community partnerships that expand access to collections and services beyond institutional boundaries.","Scholarly communication and open access — drive institutional policy on open access, data management, and scholarly publishing to advance knowledge dissemination at scale.","Professional community influence — contribute to national standards bodies, publish in peer-reviewed library science venues, and mentor emerging professionals to advance the field.","Equity and inclusion in library services — lead institution-wide initiatives ensuring equitable access to information resources, culturally responsive collections, and inclusive instructional programming."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}