Librarian

A Librarian provides a range of services to patrons in a public library or specialist library facility. You’ll manage borrowing systems and assist people to process their loans. You might return books and other items to shelves and assist patrons to find items they need. Librarians maintain cataloguing systems and may organise events such as children’s story time sessions or special library displays.

Librarians should be highly organised and able to maintain library systems. You’ll need to enjoy working with library patrons and display strong customer service skills. Librarians should have strong communication skills and be confident working in a team environment. It’s important that you are passionate about books and enjoy sharing this with library patrons.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $84,656
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a librarian?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50520

Diploma of Library and Information Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $13,345
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Librarian Librarian Curator
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Abattoir Supervisor Landfill Supervisor Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Technical Project Manager Dog Trainer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Grip Gaffer Driller Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Operations Specialist Scrum Master Procurement Manager Service Director Customer Success Manager Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Business Services Manager Team Administrator Cluster Manager Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cost Controller Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Lobbyist International Development Worker Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Engagement Manager Policy Specialist Investigator Court 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BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Global Account Manager Performance Coach Sports Marketing Manager
Media Relations Specialist Packaging Designer Political Consultant E-Commerce Manager Content Strategist Design Strategist Blog Writer Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Marketing Executive Business Development Consultant International Marketer Social Marketer Advertising Account Manager ICT Sales Assistant Science Communicator Editorial Writer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Creative Writer Multimedia Designer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Intelligence Officer Publishing Coordinator Campaign Manager Policy Writer Creative Entrepreneur Advertising Executive Multimedia Writer Online Content Creator Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Community Engagement Coordinator Digital Media Strategist Literary Agent Social Media Strategist Media Planner Feature Writer Freelance Writer Travel Writer Student Recruitment Officer Marketer Paid Search Manager Customer Success Manager Marketing Strategist Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Content Manager Presales Consultant Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Copywriter Freelance Artist Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Fashion Photographer Email Marketing Specialist Social Media Coordinator Screenplay Writer Portrait Photographer Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Gym Manager Event Director Conference Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Car Salesman Library Assistant Community Engagement Officer Librarian Museum Assistant Cellar Door Manager Sales Consultant Radio Producer Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Account Manager Venue Manager Information Officer Event Planner Student Experience Officer Junior Website Designer
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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