Library Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Library Assistant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Helping customers locate books.
  • Helping customers find material online.
  • Checking books in and out at the front desk.
  • Managing inquiries over the counter and via email or telephone.
  • Assisting with library events and reading sessions.
  • Managing the payment of fines.
  • Cataloging audio-visual material and other mediums.
  • Sorting and shelving books according to their categorization.
  • Assisting customers with internet access and ensuring their technical needs are met.
  • Organizing the repair of damaged books.
  • Inspecting the condition of books before and after check-out to ascertain any damage on behalf of the customer.
  • Settling any disruptions or disturbances in the library.
  • Register new customers and maintaining and updating customer profiles.
  • Maintaining records of books taken out and books brought back.
  • Cataloging new arrivals.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Library Assistant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Library Assistant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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