Library Technician
- Ideal for those passionate about helping others access knowledge and resources.
- Support library operations and enhance community learning experiences.
- Engage with diverse media and assist in mobile library services.
💰 Earn $40K-$61K
📚 Vocational Training
Overview
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.Scoop
Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other 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, audio-visual 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.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Using data or completing tasks
- Relating with or serving others
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Personal relationships
In Action
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Library Technician
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