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Library Technicians

SOC 25-4031.00

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

Zone 3 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Active Listening

3.2

Speaking

3.2

Service Orientation

3.1

Critical Thinking

3.0

Learning Strategies

3.0

Social Perceptiveness

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

English Language

3.8

Clerical

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Education and Training

3.2

Communications and Media

2.8

Psychology

2.6

Mathematics

2.6

Key Tasks

1Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.

2Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.

3Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed.

4Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.

5Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.

Also Known As

Accessioner Audio Visual Aids Director Audio-Visual Aide Bibliographer Bindery Library Technical Assistant Book Shelver Book Sorter Circulation Clerk Classifier Librarian Helper