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library assistant

A professional who compiles records, sorts and shelves books, and issues and receives library materials, such as books, films, slides, and phonograph records. Respnsibilities include:

  • Records identifying data and due date on cards by hand or using photographic equipment to issue books to patrons.
  • Inspects returned books for damage, verifies due-date, and computes and receives overdue fines.
  • Reviews records to compile list of overdue books and issues overdue notices to borrowers.
  • Sorts books, publications, and other items according to classification code and returns them to shelves, files, or other designated storage area.
  • Locates books and publications for patrons.
  • Issues borrower's identification card according to established procedures.
  • Files cards in catalog drawers according to system.
  • Repairs books, using mending tape and paste and brush, and places plastic covers on new books.
  • Answers inquiries of nonprofessional nature on telephone and in person and refers persons requiring professional assistance to librarian.
  • May type material cards or issue cards and duty schedules.
  • May be designated according to type of library as Bookmobile Clerk (library); Branch-Library Clerk (library); or according to assigned department as Library Clerk, Art Department (library).
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