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Library Technician
Library technicians assist librarians and other information
managers to organise and operate systems for handling recorded
material and files.
Library technicians cover all facets of library functions
including circulation, acquisitions, reference and
audiovisual. They usually work under the supervision of
librarians, but may also supervise other library or clerical
staff.
A library technician may perform the following tasks:
- order, check and sort new library materials
- search and check information on materials to be
catalogued, such as books, magazines and journals
- maintain library records and circulation systems by
entering data into computerised databases and editing
computer records
- enter cataloguing details onto networked online
cataloguing databases such as the National Library's
Kinetica cataloguing service
- search online databases for copy cataloguing data
- assist librarians to answer loan and reference queries
at the counter or via the telephone
- operate audiovisual and photocopying equipment
- assist in the simple maintenance of audiovisual and
photocopying equipment
- produce display and publicity material
- arrange loans to and from other libraries
- conduct library tours and reader education
- assist client use of CD-ROM, online databases and
Internet services
- use Internet resources to provide inter-library loan
services to clients
- establish and operate a video booking system
- organise the binding of library materials.
The work done by library technicians varies with the size
and type of library. In large libraries, they may specialise
in one or more areas, e.g. acquisition, cataloguing, reference
work, online services or children's services. They may also
work in specialist libraries such as school, company or law
libraries.
Library technicians are increasingly using computers to
undertake many routine library tasks, such as circulation
control, and also for the storage and retrieval of
information, both within the library and through the use of
external databases.
Required Skills - Library Technician
- a methodical approach to work
- a keen eye for detail
- good communication skills
- good organisational skills
- enjoy computers
- good interpersonal skills
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