How do they match: Library Assistants, Clerical

  • Braille and Talking Books Clerk

  • 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.

  • Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
  • Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  • Operate small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors.
  • Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
  • Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
  • Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

  • Package objects for shipping.
  • Operate office equipment.
  • Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition.