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Work environment
Librarians and Related Information Professionals are required in different settings including public libraries, specialised libraries and educational institutions. Work is carried out on the library floor, in an office, IT laboratories, and lecture halls or in storage areas.
Librarians and Related Information Professionals typically work on a full-time basis, although part-time work may also be available. Working evenings and on Saturdays may be required. This job may also require some travelling to retrieve collections and other material.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Entry requirements to work as a Librarian and Related Information Professional may vary depending on work setting. While in libraries which are school or community based a qualification at MQF Level 5 suffices, a qualification at MQF Level 6 is typically required to work in libraries based in larger institutions.
Training programmes include:
• Diploma in Library and Information Studies (University of Malta) (MQF Level 5)
• Bachelor of Arts in Knowledge and Information Management (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
• Master of Arts in Knowledge and Information Management (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
Additionally, another route to work as a Librarian and Related Information Professional is to start off as an Assistant Librarian and progress with experience and further training.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Librarians and Related Information Professionals are expected to have:
• Knowledge on the range of material held at the facility and where to find it
• Organisational skills, including being able to correctly catalogue and index all types of documents and books
• Knowledge on how to protect the material from potential damage
• An understanding of the historical and research value of materials present in the archive or library
• The ability to use specialised library software • Research skills
• The ability to plan and organise events
• The ability to deliver presentations
• An understanding of the organisation and/or the community where the library is situated
• A strong sense of culture of preservation and conservation
Number of employees (2017)
100
Share of foreigners (2017)
4%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+19%
Median Pay (per annum)
€19,900
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