Helping people · Art & stories
What does a
librarian do?
Helps people find and use information.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Organises collections, helps readers, runs events, and teaches research and online skills.
Skills to practise
Organisation, curiosity, helpfulness.
How to explore this path
A degree or diploma in library or information science.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Librarian connects with Languages. You may enjoy this work if you like with people.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Sort ten books at home in a new system and explain it.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Librarians help people find books and facts.
What helps?
Loving reading and helping.
Learning about the path
You study library science.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?