Also called: Library Assistant, Library Associate, Library Technical Assistant (LTA), Library Technician
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.
Business
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
Basic Skills
Social
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Conventional
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Data base user interface and query software
Presentation software
Library software
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