How do they match: Library Assistants, Clerical

  • Braille and Talking Books Clerk

  • Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status and compute any applicable fines.
  • Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
  • Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
  • Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-of-date items.

  • Calculate financial data.
  • Enter information into databases or software programs.