Librarian | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Librarians run public and private libraries, managing access to books, multi-media resources and computers.

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Check books in and out of the library.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials,

Check books in and out of the library.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provide information about library policies.
Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Troubleshoot problems with audio-visual equipment.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audio-visual materials on particular subjects.
Confer with teachers to select course materials and to determine which training aids are best suited to particular grade levels.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
Set up, adjust, and operate audio-visual equipment, such as cameras, film and slide projectors, and recording equipment, for meetings, events, classes, seminars, and video conferences.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Maintain inventory of audio-visual equipment.
Maintain hardware and software, including computers, media equipment, scanners, color copiers, and color laser printers.
Train faculty and media staff on the use of software and audio-visual equipment.

Average salary
31,520 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Librarian

30,436 GBP

Average salary for part-time Librarian

Average salary for full-time Librarian

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Salary over time for Librarian

Pay for this role has increased slightly over time

27,970 GBP
29,005 GBP
28,349 GBP
29,103 GBP
31,087 GBP
30,314 GBP
31,520 GBP
31,837 GBP
49,727 GBP

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Future outlook for Librarians

Very good outlook

10 000+ jobs available

Very good outlook

7% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

27% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Librarian and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

55% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
18% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
15% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

You'll need:

customer service skills
the ability to work well with others
to be flexible and open to change
administration skills
knowledge of English language
the ability to use your initiative
sensitivity and understanding
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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