Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
- Library Assistant
- Library Technician
- Library Associate
- Library Technical Assistant (LTA)
- Library Specialist
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- Library Aide
- Library Clerk
- Page Technician
- Acquisitions Technician
- Assistant Librarian
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- Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
- Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
- Check for damaged library materials such as books, or audiovisual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
- Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.
- Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.
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- Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
- Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
- Check for damaged library materials such as books, or audiovisual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
- Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.
- Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.
- Collect fines, and respond to complaints about fines.
- Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
- Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.
- Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.
- Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.
- Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
- Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
- Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.
- Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.
- Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
- File catalog cards according to system used.
- Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audiovisual equipment, computers and other electronic resources, and provide technical assistance when needed.
- Issue identification cards to borrowers.
- Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.
- Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.
- Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.
- Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.
- Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs such as library tours.
- Prepare volumes for binding.
- Process interlibrary loans for patrons.
- Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
- Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
- Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
- Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.
- Review subject matter of materials to be classified, and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.
- Send out notices about lost or overdue books.
- Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
- Train other staff, volunteers or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.
- Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.
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- answer customer or public inquiries
- assist patrons in finding materials
- collect fees
- compile bibliographies of specialized materials
- conduct training for personnel
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- answer customer or public inquiries
- assist patrons in finding materials
- collect fees
- compile bibliographies of specialized materials
- conduct training for personnel
- design decorative displays
- design library displays
- develop or maintain databases
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- drive automobile, van, or light truck
- examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
- index information resources
- maintain records, reports, or files
- operate audio-visual equipment
- order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
- organize reference materials
- resolve customer or public complaints
- sort books, publications, or other items
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- use library or online Internet research techniques
- use oral or written communication techniques
- use relational database software
- use word processing or desktop publishing software
- work with public in selecting books or materials
- work with public in using reference tools or finding materials
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- Bibliographer
- Bookmobile Driver
- Catalog Librarian
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- Classifier
- Library Technical Assistant
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