Library Assistants, Clerical

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
2. 02Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.
3. 03Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
4. 04Register new patrons and issue borrower identification cards that permit patrons to borrow books and other materials.
5. 05Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-of-date items.
6. 06Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
7. 07Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
8. 08Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status and compute any applicable fines.
9. 09Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
10. 10Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
11. 11Process new materials including books, audio-visual materials, and computer software.
12. 12Send out notices and accept fine payments for lost or overdue books.

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