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O*NET-SOC 25-1082.00

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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  1. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.Core20087
  2. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Core6173
  3. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations.Core20088
  4. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.Core6172
  5. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Core6171
  6. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.Core6176
  7. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Core6175
  8. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Core6181
  9. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Core6178
  10. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Core6180
  11. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.Core6185
  12. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Core6182
  13. Develop and teach online courses.Core20089
  14. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Core6179
  15. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Core6188
  16. Edit manuscripts for professional journals.Core20090
  17. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.Core6186
  18. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.Core6183
  19. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Core6184
  20. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.Core6189
  21. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Core6187
  22. Participate in campus and community events.Core6190
  23. Act as advisers to student organizations.Supplemental6191
  24. Select and invite guest speakers to speak to classes.Supplemental21123
  25. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.Supplemental6192

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 49 examples in 19 categories, 15 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Hot Technology
  • Association for Computing Machinery Digital Library
  • Gale Cengage Learning Associations Unlimited
  • MySQLHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Computer based training software

  • Blackboard Learn
  • Course management system software
  • Desire2Learn LMS software
  • Learning management system LMS
  • Sakai CLE

Object or component oriented development software

  • C++Hot Technology

Word processing software

  • Collaborative editing software
  • Google DocsHot Technology
  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Data base management system software

  • Database management system software

Information retrieval or search software

  • DOC Cop
  • iParadigms Turnitin
  • LexisNexis

Library software

  • EBSCO Information Services Academic Search Premier
  • EBSCO Information Services Library Literature and Information Science Index
  • EBSCO Library, Information Science, and Technology Abstracts LISTSA
  • EBSCO OmniFile FullText Mega
  • Elsevier ScienceDirect
  • Emerald Insight Emerald Management Xtra
  • ITHAKA JSTOR
  • Library of Congress online databases
  • OCLC ILLiad
  • Online Dictionary for Library and Information Science ODLIS
  • ProQuest ABI/INFORM Global
  • ProQuest ERIC
  • ProQuest Library and Information Science Abstracts LISA
  • Thomson Reuters Web of Science
  • Ulrichsweb

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Enterprise application integration software

  • Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

Web platform development software

  • Extensible stylesheet language transformations XSLT
  • JavaScriptHot Technology
  • PHPHot Technology

Document management software

  • Hyland OnBase Enterprise Content Management
  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software

  • Image scanning software

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Web page creation and editing software

  • Social networking platforms

Cloud-based management software

  • Splunk EnterpriseHot Technology

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Video conferencing software

  • Web conferencing software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare tests.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Evaluate student work.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Processing Information

  • Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Edit documents.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Select educational materials or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop instructional objectives.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Plan experiential learning activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Plan educational activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Research topics in area of expertise.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

  • Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Write grant proposals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Maintain student records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Create technology-based learning materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop instructional materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Selling or Influencing Others

  • Promote educational institutions or programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Teach humanities courses at the college level.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Guide class discussions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Teach online courses.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Supervise student research or internship work.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Direct department activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise students on academic or career matters.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing Administrative Activities

  • Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 30
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.