How do they match: Library Assistants, Clerical

  • Technical Assistant
  • Technical Services Assistant
  • Braille and Talking Books Clerk
  • Library Technical Assistant
  • Library Technician

  • 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.
  • Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.
  • Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment.
  • Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
  • Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  • Process new materials including books, audio-visual materials, and computer software.
  • Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual and other materials.

  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Maintain electronic equipment.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition.
  • Operate office equipment.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
  • Prepare research or technical reports.