How do they match: Library Assistants, Clerical

  • Circulation Supervisor

  • 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.

  • Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
  • Operate small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors.
  • Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
  • Schedule, supervise, and train clerical workers, volunteers, student assistants, and other library employees.
  • Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

  • Supervise clerical or administrative personnel.