Profession : Library Technician

Numerous changes in the last decade have had an impact on libraries and their personnel; they are trying to find their place in the current context, adapting to technological change as well as new habits of their users. The impact on library technicians is especially acute: they are redefining their role. What does it mean to be a library technician in 2012 ? How does one assure the long-term existence of the profession in an environment that is constantly evolving? How do library technicians perceive the evolution of their profession ? In order to answer these and other questions, a survey of library technicians was conducted. The data collected allowed the authors to draft a portrait of the profession as well as identify the aspirations and outlook the technicians have regarding their future. A blog explaining each step of the project allowed the technicians to collaborate; This typical Web-based project is outlined and discussed in this article.