Librarians are required to run libraries and their services. They work in libraries inside colleges, schools, universities, and hospitals, and public libraries where people borrow music, books, and multimedia resources. They are responsible for managing, organising, and collecting all resources inside a library in order to meet users’ needs. They constantly need to acquire new books in order to replace damaged ones or just making library supply bigger.

Librarians usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Buying relevant materials.
• Keeping up to date with new publications.
• Organising group activities.
• Cataloguing books.
• Promoting library services.

• Being logical and methodical.
• Having good memory.
• Having interpersonal abilities.
• Being patient and tactful.
• Having IT skills.
• Being able to meet deadlines.
• Being a good manager.
• Having organisational skills.
• Having good written and spoken communication.
• Being able to supervise others.

There are two main routes to become a Librarian. One is to have a university qualification related to this area and the other is to find a job as a library assistant in order to gain suitable experience to move forward. Academic qualifications for this type of job are degrees in information management or librarianship recognised by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). Full time study plans for these courses vary from three to four years.

Another option for applicants with a degree in any other subject is having a postgraduate qualification in information management or related subject accredited by CILIP. Postgraduate courses take one full year or two/three years following part-time plan.