ONET Occupations » 25-4021.00

Librarians

Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, educational institutions, museums, corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May perform in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, edit, and filter information. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.37)
  2. Program - Data (4.29)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.28)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.28)
  5. Listen - People (4.25)
  6. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.09)
  7. Organize, classify - Data (4.05)
  8. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.05)
  9. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.05)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.00)
  11. Use my brain - Data (4.00)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  13. Research - Data (3.98)
  14. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.94)
  15. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.87)
  16. Follow through, get things done - People (3.84)
  17. Develop, improve - Data (3.83)
  18. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (3.82)
  19. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  20. Speak - People (3.75)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Active Listening (3.88)
  3. Writing (3.75)
  4. Speaking (3.75)
  5. Monitoring (3.62)
  6. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  3. Oral Expression (4.00)
  4. Written Expression (4.00)
  5. Information Ordering (3.75)
  6. Near Vision (3.75)
  7. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  9. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  10. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Cooperation (4.47)
  2. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.39)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.37)
  4. Integrity (4.32)
  5. Concern for Others (4.28)
  6. Dependability (4.24)
  7. Independence (4.22)
  8. Self Control (4.10)
  9. Initiative (4.06)
  10. Analytical Thinking (4.00)
  11. Leadership (3.94)
  12. Innovation (3.87)
  13. Persistence (3.84)
  14. Social Orientation (3.84)
  15. Achievement/Effort (3.81)
  16. Stress Tolerance (3.80)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.59)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.29)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.23)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.09)
  5. Processing Information (4.05)
  6. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.00)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.98)
  8. Documenting/Recording Information (3.88)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.88)
  10. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.83)
  11. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.82)
  12. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.73)
  13. Analyzing Data or Information (3.70)
  14. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.57)
  15. Performing Administrative Activities (3.56)
  16. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.54)
  1. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.29)
  2. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.29)
  3. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.29)
  4. Index Information Resources (4.09)
  5. Classify Information According To Content Or Purpose (4.05)
  6. Investigate Customer Complaints (4.05)
  7. Compile Bibliographies Of Specialized Materials (4.05)
  8. Organize Reference Materials (4.05)
  9. Catalog Or Classify Materials Or Artifacts (4.05)
  10. Follow Data Storage Procedures (3.98)
  11. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (3.98)
  12. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.98)
  13. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.98)
  14. Use Knowledge Of Multi-Media Technology (3.98)
  15. Develop Arts-Related Information Or Index Systems (3.83)
  16. Provide Information About Facilities (3.82)
  17. Answer Customer Or Public Inquiries (3.82)
  18. Work With Public In Selecting Books Or Materials (3.82)
  19. Assist Patrons In Finding Materials (3.82)
  20. Work With Public In Using Reference Tools Or Finding Materials (3.82)
  21. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (3.56)