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Background

Academic librarians work in university and college libraries, helping students and researchers find information for their studies and projects. They organize library resources, teach people how to search databases and evaluate sources, and often specialize in particular subject areas. They might also help develop library collections, manage digital resources, and support academic research across different disciplines.

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Public Librarian

Lessons to help you on this path

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Next Step Roles

Head Librarian→Library Director→Research Services Manager→Digital Collections Manager

Publications

College & Research LibrariesThe Journal of Academic Librarianship

Books

The Research-Based LibrarianFoundations of Library and Information ScienceInformation Literacy and Libraries

Key Figures

Barbara FisterChar BoothJesús LauAlison Head

Classification

SIC Code8231, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference20, 378.1For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

University LibrarianCollege LibrarianResearch LibrarianSubject Librarian

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