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Job Description

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 25-4031.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 34,780.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 16.00
Currently, there are 93,410 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Library Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Librarian Assistant”

Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.
Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.
Prepare volumes for binding.
Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.
Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.
Collect fines and respond to complaints about fines.
Review subject matter of materials to be classified and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.
Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.
Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs, such as library tours.
Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.
Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.
File catalog cards according to system used.
Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.
Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.
Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment.
Issue identification cards to borrowers.
Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed.
Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.
Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment, such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.
Send out notices about lost or overdue books.
Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.
Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Process interlibrary loans for patrons.

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