Changing Role of

Librarians
Job Advertisement Trends for Information Professionals

Stephanie Bailey LIS6303.721S1

Overview of Contents

Introduction
Emerging Job Titles
Job Requirements
Job Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Conclusion Preparing for a Career in the
Current Job Market

Introduction

Competitive and fast-paced job market

Technologys impact on the field of
information
Traditional role vs. information
and technology-centered role

Traditional Vs Technology-Centered Jobs

17%
30%

53%

Traditional Library Jobs

Technology-Centered
Jobs

San Jose State University. (2013). Job Types [data]. Emerging Career Trends for
Information Professionals:
A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Adapted from
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-p
rofessionals-snapshot-job-titles

Job Titles

Emerging Job Titles

Digital Librarian
Outreach Librarian
Electronic Resources Librarian
Metadata Librarian
Systems Librarian
Emerging Technologies Librarian

Job Responsibilities

San Jose State University. (2013). Emerging Librarian Duties [graph]. Emerging
Career Trends for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer
2013. Retrieved from
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-informationprofessionals-snapshot-job-titles

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Top Skills

Top
Competencies

1. Communicatio
n
1. Leadership
2. Customer
Service
3. Research

2. Collaboration
3. Flexibility

Top Knowledge
1. Technology
2. Subject
3. Trends

Job Requirements

Qualifications

i Entry-Level Positions
h Blended Jobs (a combination of more
than one job title)

h Additional Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Job Requirements

27%
73%

44%

56%

Degree Not Required

MLS Degree Required

Work Experience Required

Work Experience Not Required

San Jose State University. (2013). Job Requirements [data]. Emerging Career Trends
for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Adapted
from
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-p
rofessionals-snapshot-job-titles

Conclusion
Preparing for the Job Market
Be familiar and conversant with technology
Be able to work well with others
Be comfortable in a leadership position
Create an e-portfolio to showcase your talents
Do internship to gain experience
Network to build contacts
Personalize cover letters for each job you apply to