The librarian at the reference desk should be able to tell you about this program as well.
Some libraries use the term “library technician” interchangeably with “library assistant. " At others, technicians are at a higher rank and have higher educational requirements.
Most libraries are non-profit institutions supervised by a board. Compared to most employers, this gives them less leeway for discretionary hiring. You’re unlikely to be hired based on personal connections, and meeting the stated requirements is usually mandatory.
For example, if you visited a library program, come up with ideas to improve it. If a kids’ gardening program is popular, suggest starting a seed library. Gather as much information as possible about the library where you are applying for a job: the domains the library covers the classification system used the database used whether the library has digitized versions of books
In your cover letter and during the interview, highlight the qualities that would make you a good librarian (organizational skills, attention to detail, social skills), as well as your interest in the library and the domains it covers.
Many library science programs also offer a specialization in archives. Archivists handle historic texts, preserving them physically and granting access to them for research.
