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