Salary Survey Summary Data for News Librarian

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Job Description: Manages information resources library stored in files, on tape, microfilm, disk, or in computers for use by news and editorial staff in publishing establishments, such as newspaper and magazine publishers, and in broadcasting establishments, such as radio and television stations. Directs activities of workers engaged in clipping, classifying, cataloging, indexing, storing, editing, and retrieving library information, or performs these activities as needed. Researches, retrieves, and disseminates information in resource library or commercial databases in response to requests from news or editorial staff, using knowledge of classification system or computer database. A combination of over two years of directly related training and/or experience is typically required for carrying out the responsibilities for this job.: Maintains records and statistics on use of databases and information services provided. May manage in-house database of news information, assign classification terms to news articles, input news articles into database, and research news information in in-house database. May develop databases for data storage and retrieval, according to needs of news staff. May hire, train, schedule, and evaluate library budgets. May promote and market library products and services to public. May coordinate activities of library with activities of other departments. May select and purchase reference books for library collection. May manage graphics library, assign classification terms to graphics, and research graphics. hide...show full description

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