Occupation
Library Technicians
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.
O*NET 31.0 · 25-4031.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.
- 02Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
- 03Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment.
- 04Collect fines and respond to complaints about fines.
- 05Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
- 06Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
- 07Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
- 08Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
- 09Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
- 10Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
- 11Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
- 12Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.
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