Career Pathways Pilot Project
Skills Analysis for Library staff, grades 2–5
Use of italics denotes ‘desirable’ skills or relevant to some institutions only
Skill area
Grade 2
Grade 3
IT
Basic knowledge of
Proficient in Microsoft Office word
Microsoft Office packages, processing, spreadsheet, database
especially word processing and email applications.
and email. Keyboard
Use web software, including
skills.
databases.
Use specialised library
Use specialised library software
software/web software
Organisational/
Prioritise effectively if
Organise daily workload of
time management
presented with multiple
predetermined/routine tasks.
demands
Prioritise effectively if presented with
multiple demands.
Monitor stocks of consumables
Contribute to longer term workload
planning.
Training/facilitation/
presentation
Analytical
Complete basic
Maintain/produce accurate forms and
forms/records with a high
basic records eg classification,
level of accuracy.
cataloguing, financial data, with a
Search library systems
high level of accuracy
Project
management
Practical
Handle library materials
with care
Maintain condition and
repair material resources
A good standard of
education, at least 5
GCSEs (Grades A*-C)
Experience of working in a
Grade 5
Advanced use of Microsoft Office word
processing, spreadsheet, database and
email applications and web based databases
Create and maintain library web pages and
portals. Use specialised library software.
Produce reports from CUFS
Deliver briefings/ demonstrations
on library databases to users.
Monitor financial data/records.
Respond to user enquiries using
strong analytical and investigative
skills.
Create comprehensive
catalogue/classification records
with a high level of accuracy
Deliver briefings/demonstrations/
training on library databases to users.
Monitor budgets/financial data.
Collect data/produce reports from library
software.
Create and analyse surveys
Respond to user enquiries using strong
analytical and investigative skills
Create comprehensive catalogue/
classification records with a high level of
accuracy
Identify and lead small/short term projects
Manage and organise a diverse range of
activities and exercise judgement in
organising and prioritising workload.
Handle library materials with care
Maintain condition and repair
material resources
Collection
management
Other requirements
Grade 4
Proficient in Microsoft Office word
processing, spreadsheet,
database and email applications.
Use web software, including
databases. Use specialised
library software
Produce reports from CUFS
Organise a diverse range of
activities and exercise judgement
in organising and prioritising
workload. Plan own weekly
workload.
Good customer service skills.
GCSE level education, inc English
and Maths.
Experience of working in a library
Carry out basic collection
management responsibilities eg
arranging stock weeds, binding
Strong customer service skills
Promote library resources and
services
Produce user materials
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Excellent customer service skills.
Promote library resources and services
Produce user materials
Adhere to and give advice on copywright,
Career Pathways Pilot Project
library
Working towards qualification in
librarianship (degree or
postgraduate level)
Previous library experience.
data protection and FOI Qualification in
librarianship (degree or postgraduate)
Significant experience in an academic library
Chartered Librarian status
Please note that the behavioural attributes framework addresses eight other areas including communication; people development; achieving results
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