Business Management & Administration
Compile records, sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm.
Library Assistants, Clerical
Average
$23,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$16,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$24,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$33,000
ANNUAL
Library Assistants, Clerical
2,550
Projected job openings through 2028
Library Assistants, Clerical
Degree Recommendations
Library Assistants, Clerical
01
Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
02
Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual (AV) equipment.
03
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
04
Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
05
Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
06
Operate small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors.
07
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
08
Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-dated items.
09
Register new patrons and issue borrower identification cards that permit patrons to borrow books and other materials.
10
Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.
Library Assistants, Clerical
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Clerical
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
Business Management & Administration
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