We surveyed 2,874 librarians to learn what personality traits and interests make them unique. Here are the results.
Librarians are conventional and social
Librarians tend to be predominantly conventional individuals, meaning that they are usually detail-oriented and organized, and like working in a structured environment. They also tend to be social, meaning that they thrive in situations where they can interact with, persuade, or help people.
If you are one or both of these archetypes, you may be well suited to be a librarian. However, if you are realistic, this is probably not a good career for you. Unsure of where you fit in? Take the career test now.
Here’s how the Holland codes of the average librarian break down:
The top personality traits of librarians are social responsibility and openness
Librarians score highly on social responsibility, indicating that they desire fair outcomes and have a general concern for others. They also tend to be high on the measure of openness, which means they are usually curious, imaginative, and value variety.
Once again, let’s break down the components of the personality of an average librarian: