Library Assistants, Clerical

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Library Aide, Library Assistant, Library Circulation Assistant, Library Clerk

What they do:
Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.
On the job, you would:
  • Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
  • Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
  • Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.

Knowledge

Business

  • customer service
  • administrative services

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Math and Science

  • psychology

Skills

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • reading work related information

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • read and understand what is written

Attention

  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

They do well at jobs that need:

  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Concern for Others
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Data base user interface and query software

  • Database software
  • Microsoft Access Hot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology

Library software

  • Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) databases
  • ResourceMate Plus

Education

Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
some college
usually needed

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Job Outlook

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