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The Librarian oversees the gathering, organizing, and issuing of library items like books, films and audio-visual media. Their role is to make sure the library meets the needs of precise groups of users, and provide information about media locations and library policies. Their responsibilities are to organize and host book sales, author signings, and reading events, oversee the checkout process for books and other resource materials, educate patrons on how to properly search for information using the library databases, perform regular audits of the information and inventory on file, maintain library records and ensure it is updated, and collect and catalog library resources including books...

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7.9 years
$58K
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4.71 years
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  • Master Degree In Library And Information Science
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,812Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree In Library Science
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,812Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In English Literature
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,960Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.)
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$17,700Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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