A technical services librarian specializes in acquiring, organizing and preserving all kinds of library

materials.

Careers in Library Technical Services can include the following areas:

Acquisitions – purchasing materials like books, electronic resources, videos, games, etc. for a library

Collection Development & Management – the selection of materials acquired by the library based on
type of the library, mission, and audience.

Cataloging – the description of materials in the library providing access for users and staff through an
online catalog

Classification – the organization of materials in a library by a schedule such as Library of Congress or

Dewey Decimal for retrieval by subject

Preservation & Archives – the care and preservation of the materials in a library incorporating binding,
conservation techniques, microfilming and digitization

Continuing Resources – the acquisition, organization, and access for materials published in a series such
as magazines, periodicals, journals in both print and electronic.

Preservation and Archives - activities include library binding of serials and monographs, repair of
circulating collections, rehousing and enclosures, disaster planning, environmental monitoring,
reformatting of brittle materials (microfilming and preservation photocopying) and in some cases full
conservation treatments on special collections materials.

TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN RESPONSIBILITIES

Here are examples of responsibilities from real technical services librarian resumes representing typical
tasks they are likely to perform in their roles.

Manage integrated library system including OPAC, serials control, cataloging and acquisitions.
Enter library materials into the database in accordance with the MARC standard using establish utilities
such as OCLC.

Cataloge printed and non-print materials with OCLC.

Reference via individual consultations and online.

Supervise librarians in delivery and assessment of information literacy sessions.

Generate technical publication deficiency reports and update distribution list for squadron.

Design, implement and document process for adding electronic monographs to online catalog.

Provide digital copy of maintenance publications with up-to-date changes prior to squadron
deployments.

Develop and deliver individual and group instruction sessions, including a successful digital literacy
program.

Research various areas of law; becoming extremely skil with LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Save PDF images and burned onto DVD.

Train new hire employees with new EMR system

Instruct classes in a group setting with a focus on team work and effective communication.

Create monthly newsletters for youth services and maintain communication with parents on a
weekly/monthly basis.

Create PowerPoint presentations and handouts.