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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 “Library Aide”

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

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