Library Technicians

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job Description: 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.

Library Technicians spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, and Written Comprehension. Library Technicians are typically characterized as being Conventional and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Clerical, Computers and Electronics, and English Language and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Service Orientation.

Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Handling and Moving Objects

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Getting Information

Processing Information

Documenting/Recording Information

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Interacting With Computers

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Scheduling Work and Activities

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Thinking Creatively

Training and Teaching Others

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Performing General Physical Activities

Analyzing Data or Information

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Controlling Machines and Processes

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Assisting and Caring for Others

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Performing Administrative Activities

Coaching and Developing Others

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Developing and Building Teams

Staffing Organizational Units

Abilities

Near Vision

Oral Expression

Oral Comprehension

Written Comprehension

Speech Clarity

Far Vision

Speech Recognition

Deductive Reasoning

Problem Sensitivity

Category Flexibility

Information Ordering

Written Expression

Flexibility of Closure

Extent Flexibility

Perceptual Speed

Inductive Reasoning

Selective Attention

Memorization

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

Number Facility

Originality

Fluency of Ideas

Static Strength

Time Sharing

Hearing Sensitivity

Mathematical Reasoning

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Speed of Closure

Visual Color Discrimination

Visualization

Trunk Strength

Multilimb Coordination

Dynamic Strength

Auditory Attention

Control Precision

Gross Body Equilibrium

Gross Body Coordination

Stamina

Spatial Orientation

Wrist-Finger Speed

Interests

Conventional

Social

Enterprising

Realistic

Artistic

Investigative

Knowledge

Clerical

Computers and Electronics

English Language

Education and Training

Customer and Personal Service

Law and Government

Mathematics

Administration and Management

Communications and Media

Production and Processing

Economics and Accounting

Sociology and Anthropology

History and Archeology

Telecommunications

Geography

Sales and Marketing

Personnel and Human Resources

Psychology

Public Safety and Security

Fine Arts

Foreign Language

Wages

Hawaii

$39,680

District of Columbia

$39,480

Nevada

$39,080

California

$38,910

Rhode Island

$37,420

Minnesota

$37,110

Alaska

$36,950

Connecticut

$36,550

Maryland

$36,430

Massachusetts

$36,290

Washington

$35,810

Delaware

$35,580

Virginia

$34,170

Oregon

$33,350

New Jersey

$30,130

Florida

$30,080

New Hampshire

$29,980

Ohio

$29,780

North Carolina

$29,710

Colorado

$29,690

Maine

$29,690

Georgia

$29,560

Michigan

$29,080

Arizona

$28,800

Utah

$28,630

Wisconsin

$28,600

New York

$28,390

Vermont

$28,210

Pennsylvania

$28,100

Illinois

$27,840

Wyoming

$27,610

Missouri

$27,300

Louisiana

$26,770

Guam

$26,250

West Virginia

$26,150

Kentucky

$25,990

New Mexico

$25,870

South Carolina

$25,690

Alabama

$25,680

Texas

$25,270

North Dakota

$24,890

Kansas

$24,450

Nebraska

$24,060

Iowa

$23,850

Indiana

$23,750

Montana

$23,190

Idaho

$22,970

South Dakota

$22,900

Arkansas

$22,880

Tennessee

$21,960

Oklahoma

$21,320

Mississippi

$18,770

Puerto Rico

$17,990

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Service Orientation

Critical Thinking

Coordination

Writing

Active Listening

Speaking

Monitoring

Instructing

Active Learning

Social Perceptiveness

Time Management

Learning Strategies

Management of Personnel Resources

Judgment and Decision Making

Persuasion

Systems Analysis

Mathematics

Complex Problem Solving

Negotiation

Systems Evaluation

Management of Material Resources

Operations Analysis

Operation Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Equipment Maintenance

Operation and Control

Programming

Management of Financial Resources

Quality Control Analysis

Work Values

Relationships

Support

Working Conditions

Independence

Achievement

Recognition

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Independence

Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Initiative

Cooperation

Persistence

Adaptability/Flexibility

Innovation

Concern for Others

Self Control

Achievement/Effort

Leadership

Stress Tolerance

Social Orientation

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Face-to-Face Discussions

Electronic Mail

Telephone

Contact With Others

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Physical Proximity

Letters and Memos

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Spend Time Sitting

Freedom to Make Decisions

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Degree of Automation

Consequence of Error

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Time Pressure

Frequency of Decision Making

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Coordinate or Lead Others

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Contaminants

Spend Time Standing

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Duration of Typical Work Week

Spend Time Walking and Running

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Public Speaking

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Level of Competition

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Work Schedules

Outdoors, Under Cover

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Face-to-Face Discussions

Telephone

Time Pressure

Frequency of Decision Making

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Contaminants

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Public Speaking

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Disease or Infections

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Walking and Running

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Public Speaking

Exposed to Contaminants

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Time Pressure

Frequency of Decision Making

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Electronic Mail

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Letters and Memos

Telephone

Spend Time Sitting

Face-to-Face Discussions

Spend Time Standing

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Contaminants

Letters and Memos

Public Speaking

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Frequency of Decision Making

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Telephone

Time Pressure

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Face-to-Face Discussions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Letters and Memos

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Frequency of Decision Making

Time Pressure

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Face-to-Face Discussions

Exposed to Contaminants

Telephone

Electronic Mail

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Public Speaking

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Public Speaking

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Time Pressure

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Frequency of Decision Making

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Contaminants

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Letters and Memos

Outdoors, Under Cover

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Radiation

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Telephone

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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

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

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

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

Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.

Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.

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

Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.

Train other staff, volunteers or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.

- Importance Supplemental-

Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.

Process interlibrary loans for patrons.

Enter and update patrons' records on computers.

Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.

Prepare volumes for binding.

Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.

Review subject matter of materials to be classified, and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.

Issue identification cards to borrowers.

Send out notices about lost or overdue books.

Collect fines, and respond to complaints about fines.

Check for damaged library materials such as books, or audiovisual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.

Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.

Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.

Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.

Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.

Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.

File catalog cards according to system used.

Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs such as library tours.

Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.

Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.

Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.

Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.

Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.

Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

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

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

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

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

Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.

Train other staff, volunteers or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.

Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.

Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.

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

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Check for damaged library materials such as books, or audiovisual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.

Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.

Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.

Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.

Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.

Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.

Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.

Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.

Review subject matter of materials to be classified, and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.

Enter and update patrons' records on computers.

Collect fines, and respond to complaints about fines.

Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.

Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.

Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.

Process interlibrary loans for patrons.

Issue identification cards to borrowers.

Send out notices about lost or overdue books.

Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.

Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.

Prepare volumes for binding.

Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.

Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs such as library tours.

Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.

File catalog cards according to system used.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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

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

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

Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.

Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.

Train other staff, volunteers or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.

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

Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.

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

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Issue identification cards to borrowers.

Collect fines, and respond to complaints about fines.

Enter and update patrons' records on computers.

Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.

Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.

Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.

Check for damaged library materials such as books, or audiovisual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.

Send out notices about lost or overdue books.

File catalog cards according to system used.

Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.

Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.

Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.

Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.

Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.

Review subject matter of materials to be classified, and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.

Prepare volumes for binding.

Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.

Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs such as library tours.

Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.

Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.

Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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

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

Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.

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

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

Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.

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

Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.

Train other staff, volunteers or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

File catalog cards according to system used.

Review subject matter of materials to be classified, and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.

Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.

Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.

Collect fines, and respond to complaints about fines.

Process interlibrary loans for patrons.

Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.

Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.

Enter and update patrons' records on computers.

Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.

Issue identification cards to borrowers.

Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.

Check for damaged library materials such as books, or audiovisual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.

Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.

Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs such as library tours.

Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.

Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.

Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.

Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.

Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.

Prepare volumes for binding.

Send out notices about lost or overdue books.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Train other staff, volunteers or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.

Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.

Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.

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

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

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

Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

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

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

Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.

Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.

Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.

Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.

Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.

Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.

File catalog cards according to system used.

Check for damaged library materials such as books, or audiovisual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.

Send out notices about lost or overdue books.

Enter and update patrons' records on computers.

Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs such as library tours.

Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.

Issue identification cards to borrowers.

Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.

Prepare volumes for binding.

Collect fines, and respond to complaints about fines.

Review subject matter of materials to be classified, and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.

Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.

Process interlibrary loans for patrons.

Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.

Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.

Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.

Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.

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

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

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

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

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

Train other staff, volunteers or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Review subject matter of materials to be classified, and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.

Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.

Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.

Check for damaged library materials such as books, or audiovisual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.

Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.

File catalog cards according to system used.

Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.

Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.

Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs such as library tours.

Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.

Enter and update patrons' records on computers.

Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.

Issue identification cards to borrowers.

Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.

Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.

Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.

Collect fines, and respond to complaints about fines.

Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.

Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.

Process interlibrary loans for patrons.

Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.

Prepare volumes for binding.

Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Train other staff, volunteers or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.

Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.

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

Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.

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

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

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

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

Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare volumes for binding.

Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.

Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.

Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.

Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.

Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.

Check for damaged library materials such as books, or audiovisual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.

Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.

Send out notices about lost or overdue books.

Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.

Collect fines, and respond to complaints about fines.

Enter and update patrons' records on computers.

Process interlibrary loans for patrons.

Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.

Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.

Review subject matter of materials to be classified, and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.

Issue identification cards to borrowers.

Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.

Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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

Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.

Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

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

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

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

Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.

Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.

Train other staff, volunteers or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-