librarians

Follows the chief librarian at an Illinois public library through her day's work as she supervises library employees and helps them carry out their responsibilities in the technical processing center, children's reading room, graphic arts department, and other areas.

Jack writes a letter to the Librarian because he needs help as his brother has been eaten by a book.

Presents a children's study of librarians, what they do, how they label books, the purpose of the bar codes, and how they help people find information.

Describes the work of librarians, the many different kinds of libraries they work in, and how they become a librarian.

Text and color photos answer questions about the work of librarians, describing the tools they use, the different places they work, such as schools and bookmobiles, and a typical day on the job.

Simple text and color photos show how librarians do their jobs, covering their duties, equipment, and surroundings. Presented in English and Spanish.

Simple Spanish text explains the tools, schooling, and work of librarians.

An introduction to the concept of a community, looking at some of the places people work, live, and play, focusing on the library, describing the different types of information found there, how to sign up for a library card, the importance of being a responsible borrower, how to find and check out a book, and what a librarian does.