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Entering data into library database, assist with the inventory process, weeding, circulating materials, shelving and receiving materials. Basic office duties like telephone answering, photocopying and mailing.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not applicable
Additional Skills
- Perform office duties (e.g. mail handling, photocopying, faxing and maintenance of machines)
Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing package
- Library cataloguing system
- Internet
Knowledge - Cataloguing and Classification
- Sears subject headings
- Online cataloguing techniques
- Dewey classification
Specific Skills
- Verify bibliographic references
- Use Cataloguing techniques
- Shelve, shift and shelfread
- Assist clients in locating and using resources
Work Setting
- Public library
Type of Library Systems
- AMICUS (formerly DOBIS)
Type of Materials
- Special materials (e.g., audio-cassettes, videos, maps, microform, educational kits, etc.)
- Monographs