A professional who compiles directories, survey findings, opinion polls, and census reports from data obtained from surveys or census. Responsibilities include:

• Compiles names, addresses, vital statistics, and other facts or opinions from business subscribers or persons in communities or cities.
• Verifies information for completeness and accuracy.
• Records and arranges information in specified order or groupings, such as by name, location, sex, occupation, or affiliation.
• May use typewriter or other recording device to duplicate information for filing or distribution.
• May prepare graphs or charts to show survey results.
• May be designated according to type of information compiled as Directory Compiler; Survey Compiler.
• May compile lists of prospective customers and be designated Mailing-List Compiler.