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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.
- Issue identification cards to borrowers.
- Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
- Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
- 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.
- Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment, such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.
- Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
- Process interlibrary loans for patrons.
- 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.
- Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
- Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.
- Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.
- Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.
- Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
- Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.
- Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
- 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.
- Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
- Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.
- Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
- Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
- Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.
- Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.
- Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.
- Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs, such as library tours.
- Prepare volumes for binding.
- Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.
- Send out notices about lost or overdue books.
- Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.
- Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment.
- Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
- Review subject matter of materials to be classified and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.
Related Technology & Tools
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- Photocopying equipment
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Microfilm printers
- Film projectors
- Bookmobiles
- Personal computers
- Microfiche readers
- Scanners
- Digital video disk DVD players
- Laptop computers
- Cash registers
- Desktop computers
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- National Library of Medicine Medline
- Innovative Interfaces Millennium
- WebClarity Software BookWhere
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Ex Libris Group Voyager
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Online Computer Library Center OCLC
- Inmagic TextWorks
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Database software
- Microsoft Office
- WorldCat
- HandyFile Find and Replace Text Aid Kit
- Dynix Digital Library
- FileMaker Pro
- Microsoft Publisher
- Email software
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Excel
- National Library of Medicine DOCLINE
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- SirsiDynix Symphony