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Jovita Kaur, Lovely Professional University Unit 3: Reference Librarian

Unit 3: Reference Librarian Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

3.1 Qualities and Qualification of a Reference Librarian
3.2 Role and Responsibilities of a Reference Librarian
3.2.1 Additional Responsibilities

3.3 Essential Skills of a Reference Librarian
3.4 Reference Librarian: Nature of the Work
3.5 Working Conditions of Reference Librarian
3.5.1 Training, Other Qualifications and Advancement
3.5.2 Job Outlook

3.6 Librarian as Information
3.7 Duties of a Reference Librarian
3.8 Summary

3.9 Keywords
3.10 Review Questions
3.11 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

Enumerate the qualities and qualification of a Reference Librarian
Identify the role and responsibilities of a Reference Librarian
List essential skills of a Reference Librarian

Describe working nature of reference Librarian
Explain the working conditions of reference librarian
Portray the librarian as information
Enumerate the duties of librarian

Introduction

Reference librarians help library patrons locate the information that they need. While actual job
duties vary by library type and size, reference librarians are usually expected to maintain a
collection of relevant and accurate reference sources, assist patrons with information searches
and, in some contexts, train patrons in reference and citation techniques.
A librarian is a person who works professionally in a library, and holds a Degree in librarianship
(known either as library science or library and information science). Traditionally, a librarian is

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