Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Corporate librarians manage data files and sources of information pertinent to the interest of a company, hospital, association, private business, or government department. They help company staff members with projects by conducting extensive research, writing reports, archiving data, or completing other tasks. Much of their work is Internet based. Corporate librarians also educate and train staff about new computer programs and databases. Nearly 7,000 special libraries are located throughout the United States, according to the American Library Association. The Special Libraries Association (SLA) serves the interests of approximately 7,000 members internationally. Corporate librarians may also be known as information specialists, research librarians, and special librarians.
Minimum Education Level
Master's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Helpful
Organized
Career Ladder
Library Director
Corporate Librarian
Assistant Librarian
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