Taken from https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs/job-profile/librarian

What does a librarian do?

Librarians are responsible for the day-to-day running of library services. You could work in public libraries or in libraries in organisations such as universities, colleges and schools. You’ll organise and manage the cataloguing system in the library, as well as dealing with library users. You’ll need excellent customer service skills and good analytical and administrative skills. You’ll often also be dealing with IT systems, so IT skills are important too.

You can qualify as a librarian either by studying for a university qualification or by working as a library assistant and doing work-based training.

To get on a degree you need five GCSEs A-C, including maths, English and science, and at least two A levels. There are no specific subjects required but relevant ones would include English literature and English language.

Level 3 vocational courses are accepted as an alternative for entry to many degrees. Check with universities regarding acceptability.

Essential qualifications

• Degree in librarianship or information management that is accredited by CILIP

• OR a degree in any subject followed by an accredited postgraduate qualification in information management

• OR work-based training and CILIP qualification

Subjects at post graduate can include:

• Library Science 

• Information Science- Library Management

• Information and library Studies

• Library & Information management 

Look for job vacancies at:

• Information Professional Jobs - the job board for CILIP, for librarian and graduate trainee jobs.

• Local Government Jobs

• LocalGov Jobs

Typical employers include :

• Local Authority 

• Education institutions