Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 5 – Extensive preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Extensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.38 | 08/2022 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.25 | 08/2022 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.12 | 08/2022 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.12 | 08/2022 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check books in and out of the library. | Core | 122 | 08/2022 |
| Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases. | Core | 122 | 08/2022 |
| Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources. | Core | 122 | 08/2022 |
| Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions. | Core | 122 | 08/2022 |
| Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors. | Core | 121 | 08/2022 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 5.83 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 4.04 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.62 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.76 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.65 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 2.33 | 11/2023 |