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Job Description

Compile records, sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-4121.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 27,450.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 13.00
Currently, there are 98,560 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Library Assistants, Clerical”.

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Tasks for “Librarian Assistant”

Prepare library statistics reports.
Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.
Prepare, store, and retrieve classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information related to stored documents, using computers.
Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
Register new patrons and issue borrower identification cards that permit patrons to borrow books and other materials.
Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons.
Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment.
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual and other materials.
Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
Assist in the preparation of book displays.
Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose.
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
Perform accounting and bookkeeping activities, such as invoicing, maintaining financial records, budgeting, and handling cash.
Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status and compute any applicable fines.
Schedule, supervise, and train clerical workers, volunteers, student assistants, and other library employees.
Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-dated items.
Review records, such as microfilm and issue cards, to identify titles of overdue materials and delinquent borrowers.
Send out notices and accept fine payments for lost or overdue books.
Acquire books, pamphlets, periodicals, audio-visual materials, and other library supplies by checking prices, figuring costs, and preparing appropriate order forms and facilitating the ordering process by providing such information to others.
Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
Select substitute titles when requested materials are unavailable, following criteria such as age, education, and interests.
Operate small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors.
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Design or maintain library web site and online catalogues.
Repair books using mending tape, paste, and brushes or prepare books to be sent to a bindery for repair.
Process new materials including books, audio-visual materials, and computer software.
Place books in mailing containers, affix address labels, and secure containers with straps for mailing to blind library patrons.
Deliver and retrieve items to and from departments by hand or using push carts.
Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual (AV) equipment.

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