Library Clerks and Assistants
Library clerks and assistants classify, sort and file publications, documents, audio-visual and computerised material in libraries and offices.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£15439
New workers start around £8045. Normal pay is £15439 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £22453.
Jobs
825
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Performs simple repairs on old books.
- Classifies, labels and indexes new books.
- Issues library material and records date of issue/ due date for return.
- Locates and retrieves material on request for borrowers.
- Sorts, catalogues and maintains library records.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Writing
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Critical Thinking
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Learning Strategies
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Active Learning
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Speaking
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Monitoring
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Mathematics
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Science
