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Job 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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 25-4031.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 34,780.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 16.00
- Currently, there are 93,410 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Library Technicians”.
Also Known As…
- Library Technicians
- Page Technician
- Library Technician
- Library Technical Assistant (LTA)
- Library Specialist
- Library Clerk
- Library Associate
- Library Assistant
- Library Aide
- Assistant Librarian
- Acquisitions Technician
- Textbook Associate
- Stacker
- Stack Attendant
- Serials or Bindery Library Technical Assistant
- Serials Assistant
- Reference Assistant
- Patron Services Specialist
- Mobile Library Assistant
- Media Center Specialist
- Media Center Assistant
- Library Technical Assistant, Serials/Bindery (LTA, Serials/Bindery)
- Library Technical Assistant, Cataloging (LTA, Cataloging)
- Library Services Assistant
- Library Page
- Library Monitor
- Library Media Specialist
- Library Information Technician
- Library Circulation Technician
- Library Cataloging Technician
- Library Acquisitions Technician
- Librarian Helper
- Librarian Assistant
- Learning Resources Assistant
- Interlibrary Loan Assistant (ILL)
- Director of Audio Visual Aids
- Classifier
- Circulation Technician
- Cataloging Technician
- Cataloging Library Technical Assistant
- Catalog Librarian
- Bookmobile Driver
- Book Sorter
- Book Shelver
- Bibliographer
- Audio-Visual Aide
- Accessioner
Tasks for “Information Services Assistant”
- Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.
- Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.
- Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
- Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
- Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
- Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.
- Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs, such as library tours.
- Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
- Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.
- Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.
- Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
- Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
- Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.
- Prepare volumes for binding.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collect fines and respond to complaints about fines.
- Issue identification cards to borrowers.
- Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
- Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.
- Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
- Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment.
- Process interlibrary loans for patrons.
- Send out notices about lost or overdue books.
- Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
- Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.
- Review subject matter of materials to be classified and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.
- Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
- File catalog cards according to system used.
- Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.
- Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.
- Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.
- Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment, such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.
- Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.
Related Technology & Tools
- Photocopying equipment
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Scanners
- Cash registers
- Bookmobiles
- Personal computers
- Microfiche readers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Microfilm printers
- Film projectors
- Microfilm readers
- Digital video disk DVD players
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Barcode scanners
- HandyFile Find and Replace Text Aid Kit
- FileMaker Pro
- SirsiDynix Symphony
- Innovative Interfaces Millennium
- National Library of Medicine Medline
- WorldCat
- Email software
- Online Computer Library Center OCLC
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Ex Libris Group Voyager
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- National Library of Medicine DOCLINE
- Ex Libris Group Aleph
- Dynix Digital Library
- WebClarity Software BookWhere
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Inmagic TextWorks
- Database software