Library and public archive technicians, also referred to as documentalists, reference, file, index and describe books, audio and video documents, and administrative documents in a library, archive centre and records centre. They help users with their searches and manage the checkout desk. As part of their duties, they may have to implement, organize and upkeep a document management system or animate activities for the general public. This is a profession that is practiced in quiet environments and is suited to methodical personalities. A career as a library and public archive technician requires an interest in computers, research and customer service.