Library Assistants, Clerical

O*NET Code: 43-4121.00

Annual Salary
$50,000
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Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training

Description

Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

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πŸ’Ό Also Known As

Access Services AssistantAcquisitions AssistantAdministrative Library AssistantBook SorterBookmobile DriverBraille and Talking Books ClerkCatalog Library AssistantCataloging AssistantChildren's Library AssistantCirculation AssistantCirculation ClerkCirculation RepresentativeFilm Library ClerkInterlibrary Loan SpecialistLibrarian AssistantLibrary AideLibrary AssistantLibrary AssociateLibrary Circulation AssistantLibrary Circulation Clerk

⚑ Skills (7)

Service Orientation3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Writing3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Coordination3/100

πŸ“š Knowledge (0)

πŸ’ͺ Abilities (0)

πŸ”§ Technologies & Tools (21)

πŸ”₯Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
πŸ”₯Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
πŸ”₯C++
Object or component oriented development software
πŸ”₯Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
πŸ”₯Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
πŸ”₯Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
πŸ”₯Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
πŸ”₯Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
πŸ”₯Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
πŸ”₯Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Automated circulation systems
Library software
0Cataloging software
Library software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Microsoft Publisher
Desktop publishing software
0Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) databases
Library software
0Recordkeeping software
Data base user interface and query software
0ResourceMate Plus
Library software
0Video retrieval systems
Information retrieval or search software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
0WorldCat
Library software

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πŸ“Š Skills Comparison

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βœ• Close Comparison
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (46% skill overlap)

βœ… Transferable Skills (6)

Skills you already have that transfer to the new role

Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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