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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”.
Also Known As…
- Library Assistants, Clerical
- Library Technical Assistant
- Library Services Assistant
- Library Clerk
- Library Clerical Assistant
- Library Circulation Assistant
- Library Assistant
- Library Aide
- Circulation Supervisor
- Cataloging Assistant
- Acquisitions Assistant
- Technical Services Assistant
- Technical Assistant
- Talking Books Library Clerk
- Registration Clerk
- Reference Library Assistant
- Reference Assistant
- Public Services Assistant
- Periodicals Library Assistant
- Periodicals Clerk
- Page
- Music Library Assistant
- Microfilm Clerk
- Medical Library Assistant
- Media Clerk
- Media Assistant
- Library Technician
- Library Specialist
- Library Serials Assistant
- Library Paraprofessional
- Library Page
- Library Media Assistant
- Library Customer Service Clerk
- Library Circulation Clerk
- Library Associate
- Librarian Assistant
- Librarian
- Interlibrary Loan Specialist
- Film or Tape Librarian
- Film Library Clerk
- Clerk
- Circulation Representative
- Circulation Manager
- Circulation Librarian
- Circulation Clerk
- Circulation Assistant
- Catalog Library Assistant
- Braille and Talking Books Clerk
- Bookmobile Driver
- Book Sorter
- Bibliographic Services Specialist
- Assistant Librarian
- Administrative Library Assistant
- Access Services Assistant
Tasks for “Library Circulation Assistant”
- 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.
- Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
- Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
- Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual and other materials.
- Repair books using mending tape, paste, and brushes or prepare books to be sent to a bindery for repair.
- Perform accounting and bookkeeping activities, such as invoicing, maintaining financial records, budgeting, and handling cash.
- Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons.
- Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
- Prepare, store, and retrieve classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information related to stored documents, using computers.
- 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.
- Select substitute titles when requested materials are unavailable, following criteria such as age, education, and interests.
- Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.
- Operate small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors.
- Place books in mailing containers, affix address labels, and secure containers with straps for mailing to blind library patrons.
- Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
- Schedule, supervise, and train clerical workers, volunteers, student assistants, and other library employees.
- Send out notices and accept fine payments for lost or overdue books.
- Review records, such as microfilm and issue cards, to identify titles of overdue materials and delinquent borrowers.
- Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
- Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status and compute any applicable fines.
- Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
- Assist in the preparation of book displays.
- Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
- Process new materials including books, audio-visual materials, and computer software.
- Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose.
- Design or maintain library web site and online catalogues.
- Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment.
- Prepare library statistics reports.
- Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-dated items.
- Deliver and retrieve items to and from departments by hand or using push carts.
Related Technology & Tools
- Video teleconferencing systems
- Bookmobiles
- Thermal book binders
- Mail opening equipment
- Photocopying equipment
- Film projectors
- Handheld calculators
- Microfiche readers
- Desktop computers
- Delivery vans
- Barcode scanners
- Personal readers
- Scanners
- Braile embossers
- Microfiche printers
- Multimedia projectors
- 10-key calculators
- Microfilm printers
- Laser printers
- Cash registers
- Laminating machines
- Typewriters
- Laser facsimile machines
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Multi function printers
- Magnifiers
- Digital cameras
- Microfilm readers
- ResourceMate Plus
- Database software
- Automated circulation systems
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Video retrieval systems
- Microsoft Access
- Cataloging software
- Microsoft Publisher
- WorldCat
- Web browser software
- Online Computer Library Center OCLC
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Word processing software
- C++
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Online Computer Library Center OCLC databases
- Recordkeeping software