How do they match: Library Assistants, Clerical

  • Braille and Talking Books Clerk

  • Operate small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors.
  • Perform accounting and bookkeeping activities, such as invoicing, maintaining financial records, budgeting, and handling cash.
  • Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
  • Select substitute titles when requested materials are unavailable, following criteria such as age, education, and interests.
  • Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons.

  • Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Manage clerical or administrative activities.
  • Plan educational activities.