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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 Assistant”

Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
Perform accounting and bookkeeping activities, such as invoicing, maintaining financial records, budgeting, and handling cash.
Deliver and retrieve items to and from departments by hand or using push carts.
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
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.
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.
Review records, such as microfilm and issue cards, to identify titles of overdue materials and delinquent borrowers.
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
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.
Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
Send out notices and accept fine payments for lost or overdue books.
Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-dated items.
Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose.
Assist in the preparation of book displays.
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.
Schedule, supervise, and train clerical workers, volunteers, student assistants, and other library employees.
Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Place books in mailing containers, affix address labels, and secure containers with straps for mailing to blind library patrons.
Prepare library statistics reports.
Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual and other materials.
Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual (AV) equipment.
Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment.
Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status and compute any applicable fines.
Process new materials including books, audio-visual materials, and computer software.
Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons.
Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.

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