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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1082.00

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

Zone 5 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Speaking

4.1

Instructing

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Learning

3.9

Learning Strategies

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Education and Training

4.8

English Language

4.7

Computers and Electronics

4.1

Communications and Media

3.4

Customer and Personal Service

3.4

Psychology

3.1

Law and Government

3.0

Administration and Management

2.9

Key Tasks

1Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.

2Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations.

3Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

4Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

5Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Also Known As

Abstracting Specialist Adjunct Instructor Library Technical Assistant Program Adjunct Professor in Educational Media and Library Sciences Program Archival Studies Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of Information Studies Associate Professor Associate Professor in Library and Information Science Associate Professor of Library Media Associate Professor of Library Science