Library Technicians

What Does a Library Technicians Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
• 2Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
• 3Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed.
• 4Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
• 5Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
• 6Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
• 7Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
• 8Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.

Required Skills

• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Database software
• Dynix Digital Library
• Email software
• Ex Libris Group Aleph
• Ex Libris Group Voyager

Library Technicians Salary