How do they match: Library Assistants, Clerical

  • 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.
  • Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
  • Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  • Prepare, store, and retrieve classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information related to stored documents, using computers.
  • 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.
  • Schedule, supervise, and train clerical workers, volunteers, student assistants, and other library employees.

  • Distribute materials to employees or customers.
  • Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees.
  • Prepare employee work schedules.
  • Store records or related materials.