Library Assistants, Clerical: 
Compile records, 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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Business Management and Administration |
| Indiana Average Salary | $24,660.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 26 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 765 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | -0.97 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 3,759 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | -5.80 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Resource Allocation
Organization
Written Communication
Professionalism
Customer Service
Information Gathering
Oral Communication
Integrity
Following Directions
Critical Thinking
Work Ethic
Technology and Tool Usage
Creativity
Conflict Management
Leadership
Resource Allocation
Organization
Written Communication
Professionalism
Customer Service
Information Gathering
Oral Communication
Integrity
Following Directions
Critical Thinking
Work Ethic
Technology and Tool Usage
Creativity
Conflict Management
Leadership
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Performing Administrative Activities
Manage clerical or administrative activities
Collate printed materials
Index information resources
Answer questions from customers or the public
Date stamp messages, mail, or other information
Deliver items such as mail, messages, records, or files
Send information, materials or documentation
File documents, records, or related materials
Perform administrative or clerical duties such as typing, accepting orders, or sorting mail
Retrieve files or charts
Issue identification documents to employees, members, or visitors
Rent items to customer
Provide clerical assistance to customers or patients
Collate printed materials
Index information resources
Answer questions from customers or the public
Date stamp messages, mail, or other information
Deliver items such as mail, messages, records, or files
Send information, materials or documentation
File documents, records, or related materials
Perform administrative or clerical duties such as typing, accepting orders, or sorting mail
Retrieve files or charts
Issue identification documents to employees, members, or visitors
Rent items to customer
Provide clerical assistance to customers or patients
Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain educational or training-related records, reports, or files
Store records or related materials
Maintain public records, reports, or files
Maintain library or museum related records, reports, or files
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance
Determine digital or film exposure settings
Maintain customer and account records
Store records or related materials
Maintain public records, reports, or files
Maintain library or museum related records, reports, or files
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance
Determine digital or film exposure settings
Maintain customer and account records
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Inventory items to be reordered or returned
Maintain inventory records
Monitor library, museum, or institution resources
Order library or museum related supplies, materials, and equipment
Requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
Manage inventories or supplies
Collect deposits, payments, funding, or fees
Issue supplies, materials, or equipment
Maintain inventory records
Monitor library, museum, or institution resources
Order library or museum related supplies, materials, and equipment
Requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
Manage inventories or supplies
Collect deposits, payments, funding, or fees
Issue supplies, materials, or equipment
Processing Information
Sort books or publications
Catalog materials or artifacts for reference
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials
Record historical information
Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading
Sort mail letters or packages by hand
Organize reference materials
Calculate financial data
Catalog materials or artifacts for reference
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials
Record historical information
Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading
Sort mail letters or packages by hand
Organize reference materials
Calculate financial data
Handling and Moving Objects
Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products
Arrange library materials
Package goods for shipment or storage
Connect electrical components or equipment
Move goods in and out of inventory
Arrange library materials
Package goods for shipment or storage
Connect electrical components or equipment
Move goods in and out of inventory
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Copy Cataloging |
