Low to No Risk

21

Moderate Risk

1

High Risk

6

Extreme Risk

2

• 1Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
• 2.6Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
• 2Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
• 1.5Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• 2Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
• 0.7Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
• 1.1Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
• 1.3Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
• 2Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
• 1.7Troubleshoot problems with audio-visual equipment.
• 0.6Develop library policies and procedures.
• 2Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
• 2.7Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
• 2.2Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, Web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
• 0.5Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
• 1.5Confer with teachers to select course materials and to determine which training aids are best suited to particular grade levels.
• 1.2Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
• 0.5Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
• 2.5Set up, adjust, and operate audio-visual equipment, such as cameras, film and slide projectors, and recording equipment, for meetings, events, classes, seminars, and video conferences.
• 2.5Maintain hardware and software, including computers, media equipment, scanners, color copiers, and color laser printers.
• 1.8Train faculty and media staff on the use of software and audio-visual equipment.

23.3% of Librarians and Media Collections Specialists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics