Library Technicians
O*NET Code: 25-4031.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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.
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💼 Also Known As
AccessionerAudio-Visual AideBibliographerBindery Library Technical AssistantBook ShelverBook SorterBookmobile DriverCataloging Library Technical Assistant (Cataloging LTA)Circulation ClerkClassifierElementary Library Media SpecialistLibrarian HelperLibrary Acquisitions TechnicianLibrary AideLibrary AssistantLibrary AssociateLibrary Cataloging TechnicianLibrary Circulation AssistantLibrary Circulation ClerkLibrary Circulation Technician
⚡ Skills (8)
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Service Orientation3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Learning Strategies3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Coordination3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (30)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe InDesign
Desktop publishing software
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Word processing software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Adobe Dreamweaver
Web page creation and editing software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Dynix Digital Library
Library software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Ex Libris Group Aleph
Data base user interface and query software
0Ex Libris Group Voyager
Library software
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0HandyFile Find and Replace Text Aid Kit
Word processing software
0Inmagic TextWorks
Data base user interface and query software
0Innovative Interfaces Millennium
Library software
0Microsoft Publisher
Desktop publishing software
0National Library of Medicine DOCLINE
Library software
0National Library of Medicine Medline
Data base user interface and query software
0Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) databases
Library software
0SirsiDynix Symphony
Library software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0WebClarity Software BookWhere
Library software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
0WorldCat
Library software
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