Which of the following is NOT a recognized category of library personnel?

### Why this is right Library personnel are people who work for or serve within the library’s organization. A library patron uses library services but is not, simply by being a patron, part of the staff. That difference makes “library patrons” the category that does not belong. ### The concept Libraries group workers by their roles and responsibilities, though exact job titles can vary between institutions. **Professional librarians** carry out professional library work, such as organizing information or helping people find and use resources. **Paraprofessionals** perform library tasks that support this work, often without holding the same professional role. **Support staff** handle operational or administrative work that helps the library run. **Library patrons** are the people who use the library, such as visitors borrowing books or accessing services; they are users, not personnel. | Group | Main role | |---|---| | Professional librarians | Provide professional library services | | Paraprofessionals | Support library work in nonprofessional roles | | Support staff | Keep daily operations running | | Library patrons | Use the library’s resources and services | ### The other options - **A. Professional librarians**: This is a recognized personnel category because librarians perform professional work for the library. - **B. Paraprofessionals**: This is a recognized personnel category for workers who support professional library work in roles that do not require the same professional responsibilities. - **C. Support staff**: This is a recognized personnel category for workers who help with the library’s daily operations. It is tempting to exclude because the work may be behind the scenes, but it is still staff work. ### Terms - **Professional librarian**: A library worker whose role involves professional library duties, such as organizing information or assisting users. - **Paraprofessional**: A worker who supports a profession’s work but does not hold the same professional role. - **Support staff**: Employees who help an organization operate through administrative, technical, or other supporting duties. - **Library patron**: A person who uses a library’s resources or services. ### Remember Staff work in the library; patrons use the library.