(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Library Assistants, Clerical
Job Description
Compile records, sort and shelve books, and issue and receive library materials such as 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
92
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Answer routine inquiries, and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians. |
91
|
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures. |
89
|
Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems. |
87
|
Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons. |
84
|
Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material. |
79
|
Schedule, supervise, and train clerical workers, volunteers, student assistants, and other library employees. |
75
|
Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audiovisual (AV) equipment. |
75
|
Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned, and file catalog cards according to system used. |
73
|
Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment. |
70
|
Process new materials including books, audiovisual materials, and computer software. |
70
|
Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas. |
69
|
Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audiovisual and other materials. |
63
|
Select substitute titles when requested materials are unavailable following criteria such as age, education, and interests. |
63
|
Prepare library statistics reports. |
62
|
Perform accounting and bookkeeping activities such as, invoicing, maintaining financial records, budgeting, and handling cash. |
60
|
Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-dated items. |
60
|
Repair books using mending tape, paste, and brushes, or prepare books to be sent to a bindery for repair. |
60
|
Assist in the preparation of book displays. |
58
|
Enter and update patrons' records on computers. |
57
|
Deliver and retrieve items to and from departments by hand or using push carts. |
53
|
Acquire books, pamphlets, periodicals, audiovisual 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. |
52
|
Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status, and compute any applicable fines. |
51
|
Register new patrons and issue borrower identification cards that permit patrons to borrow books and other materials. |
49
|
Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans. |
47
|
Send out notices and accept fine payments for lost or overdue books. |
42
|
Prepare, store, and retrieve classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information related to stored documents, using computers. |
37
|
Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose. |
36
|
Place books in mailing containers, affix address labels, and secure containers with straps for mailing to blind library patrons. |
36
|
Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment. |
34
|
Review records, such as microfilm and issue cards, to identify titles of overdue materials and delinquent borrowers. |
19
|
Operate small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors. |
19
|
Design or maintain library web site and online catalogues. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
69
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
66
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
64
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
63
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
62
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
61
|
Getting Information
|
59
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
57
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
57
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
57
|
Processing Information
|
56
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
55
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
54
|
Interacting With Computers
|
53
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
51
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
49
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
48
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
47
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
47
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
46
|
Thinking Creatively
|
44
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
44
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
44
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
44
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
41
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
41
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
40
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
38
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
37
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
37
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
37
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
32
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
29
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
29
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
18
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
17
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
16
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
13
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
10
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
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