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The term may refer to a wide range of individuals employed by libraries, but within the information profession it is generally regarded as a position requiring a professional qualification such as a Masters or MLS degree from an accredited institute of higher education. Departments within such institutions are often referred to as [[library school|library schools]]. | The term may refer to a wide range of individuals employed by libraries, but within the information profession it is generally regarded as a position requiring a professional qualification such as a Masters or MLS degree from an accredited institute of higher education. Departments within such institutions are often referred to as [[library school|library schools]]. | ||
Positions which do not require a qualification are usually regarded as 'non professional', or clerical, and might include job titles such as Library Assistant. | |||
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A librarian, a title which may take a variety of forms, is an individual employed in a professional position within a library who is tasked with the responsibility of providing or maintaining the library's services.
The term may refer to a wide range of individuals employed by libraries, but within the information profession it is generally regarded as a position requiring a professional qualification such as a Masters or MLS degree from an accredited institute of higher education. Departments within such institutions are often referred to as library schools.
Positions which do not require a qualification are usually regarded as 'non professional', or clerical, and might include job titles such as Library Assistant.