# 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. - Code: 25-4031.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-4031) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 31 tasks (17 core and 14 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-4031.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-4031.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials. Core task · Task 1688 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 2. Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary. Core task · Task 18511 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017 3. 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. Core task · Task 18510 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017 4. Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart. Core task · Task 1696 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017 5. Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections. Core task · Task 1699 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 6. 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. Core task · Task 18512 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 7. Enter and update patrons' records on computers. Core task · Task 1689 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 8. Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects. Core task · Task 1690 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 9. Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment. Core task · Task 1702 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017 10. Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons. Core task · Task 1697 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 11. Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment. Core task · Task 18513 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 12. Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs. Core task · Task 18515 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 13. Collect fines and respond to complaints about fines. Core task · Task 1703 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 14. Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work. Core task · Task 1693 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 15. Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases. Core task · Task 1695 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 16. Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage. Core task · Task 18518 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 17. Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries. Core task · Task 1717 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017 18. Issue identification cards to borrowers. Supplemental task · Task 1704 · Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2017 19. Review subject matter of materials to be classified and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems. Supplemental task · Task 1706 · Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2017 20. Process interlibrary loans for patrons. Supplemental task · Task 1698 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017 21. Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments. Supplemental task · Task 18514 · Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2017 22. Send out notices about lost or overdue books. Supplemental task · Task 1707 · Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2017 23. Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer. Supplemental task · Task 1700 · Rated by 97 people who do the job, July 2017 24. Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition. Supplemental task · Task 1705 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017 25. Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs, such as library tours. Supplemental task · Task 18517 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 26. Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials. Supplemental task · Task 1701 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017 27. Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals. Supplemental task · Task 18516 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017 28. Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials. Supplemental task · Task 1714 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 29. Sort and deliver library mail and packages. Supplemental task · Task 20989 · Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2017 30. Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment, such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders. Supplemental task · Task 1710 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017 31. Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups. 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