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Library Technicians - 25-4031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Circulation Clerk
Library Aide
Library Assistant
Library Associate
Library Clerk

Library Media Technician
Library Specialist
Library Technical Assistant (LTA)
Library Technician
Page Technician

SOC Occupation Groups

25-0000	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-4000	Librarians, Curators, and Archivists
25-4030	Library Technicians
25-4031.00	Library Technicians

Related Occupations

15-1232.00	Computer User Support Specialists
15-1242.00	Database Administrators Bright Outlook
15-1299.03	Document Management Specialists
25-9042.00	Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
43-4071.00	File Clerks
43-4121.00	Library Assistants, Clerical
43-4171.00	Receptionists and Information Clerks
43-6014.00	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
43-9061.00	Office Clerks, General
53-7065.00	Stockers and Order Fillers

Tasks

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 audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.
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.
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual 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 audio-visual equipment.
Operate and maintain audio-visual 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.
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.
Sort and deliver library mail and packages.
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.