Experience Useful work experience for librarians includes work in libraries, research or computer work, general clerical duties, or any work involving people. Training on the Job Library skills are gained on the job, but librarians can gain more skills through further training in continuing education programmes. Workplaces and Travel Librarians work in public and business libraries, government department libraries, school and university libraries, prison libraries, and information centres and consultancies. Librarians may travel to public speaking engagements and conferences both locally and nationally. There are also opportunities to swap jobs with other librarians nationally and internationally.
Most libraries are quiet, comfortable and well-lit places.
Dealing with the public during busy times of the day can be stressful. Hours Librarians usually work regular hours. They may sometimes work in the evenings and at weekends, and in some libraries, they may do shiftwork. Some opportunities exist in libraries for part-time work. Statistics New Zealand Interpreting Charts Contact with People Librarians usually work alone, but they have a lot of contact with their colleagues.