A Library Assistant has various duties and responsibilities to take care of in their job. These duties are important in order to keep the library running smoothly as they assist the Main Librarian.
The following are the common duties and responsibilities of a Library Assistant:
- Loan library materials such as books and DVDs to patrons and collect the returned materials.
- Catalog and maintain the library materials.
- Organize and reshelve returned items such as periodicals, books and DVDs.
- Handle the registration of new library cardholders and issue library cards.
- Teach people how to use the library resources.
- Answer any questions from patrons.
- Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls and organizing files.
- Use and maintain computer library database to help locate library materials.
- Cover classes as needed