Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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

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

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

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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

Develop and teach online courses.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Edit manuscripts for professional journals.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Participate in campus and community events.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Select and invite guest speakers to speak to classes.