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Library Assistants, Clerical

Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

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32 tasks25 core, 7 supplemental
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Office & Administrative SupportOne of its 55 occupations
Code
43-4121.00SOC 2018: 43-4121

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25 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.Core taskTask 2645Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  2. Task 2. Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.Core taskTask 18769Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2018
  3. Task 3. Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.Core taskTask 2646Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  4. Task 4. Enter and update patrons' records on computers.Core taskTask 2643Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  5. Task 5. Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.Core taskTask 2649Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2018
  6. Task 6. Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-of-date items.Core taskTask 18773Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  7. Task 7. Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.Core taskTask 18774Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  8. Task 8. Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.Core taskTask 2647Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  9. Task 9. Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status and compute any applicable fines.Core taskTask 2648Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  10. Task 10. Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.Core taskTask 2650Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  11. Task 11. Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.Core taskTask 18770Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  12. Task 12. Register new patrons and issue borrower identification cards that permit patrons to borrow books and other materials.Core taskTask 2655Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  13. Task 13. Process new materials including books, audio-visual materials, and computer software.Core taskTask 2644Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  14. Task 14. Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual and other materials.Core taskTask 2652Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2018
  15. Task 15. Review records, such as microfilm and issue cards, to identify titles of overdue materials and delinquent borrowers.Core taskTask 2661Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2018
  16. Task 16. Send out notices and accept fine payments for lost or overdue books.Core taskTask 2656Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  17. Task 17. Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment.Core taskTask 18772Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2018
  18. Task 18. Schedule, supervise, and train clerical workers, volunteers, student assistants, and other library employees.Core taskTask 18771Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  19. Task 19. Repair books using mending tape, paste, and brushes or prepare books to be sent to a bindery for repair.Core taskTask 18776Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  20. Task 20. Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons.Core taskTask 2653Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2018
  21. Task 21. Prepare, store, and retrieve classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information related to stored documents, using computers.Core taskTask 2658Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  22. Task 22. Select substitute titles when requested materials are unavailable, following criteria such as age, education, and interests.Core taskTask 2662Rated by 85 people who do the job, August 2018
  23. Task 23. Prepare library statistics reports.Core taskTask 18778Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  24. Task 24. Deliver and retrieve items to and from departments by hand or using push carts.Core taskTask 2664Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  25. Task 25. Assist in the preparation of book displays.Core taskTask 2667Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2018
  26. Task 26. Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose.Supplemental taskTask 2654Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2018
  27. Task 27. Operate small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors.Supplemental taskTask 2657Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  28. Task 28. Plan or participate in library events and programs, such as story time with children.Supplemental taskTask 21077Rated by 85 people who do the job, August 2018
  29. Task 29. Perform accounting and bookkeeping activities, such as invoicing, maintaining financial records, budgeting, and handling cash.Supplemental taskTask 18775Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  30. Task 30. Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.Supplemental taskTask 2660Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2018
  31. Task 31. Design or maintain library web site and online catalogues.Supplemental taskTask 18779Rated by 85 people who do the job, August 2018
  32. Task 32. Acquire books, pamphlets, periodicals, audio-visual materials, and other library supplies by checking prices, figuring costs, and preparing appropriate order forms and facilitating the ordering process by providing such information to others.Supplemental taskTask 18777Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2018

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 43-4121
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