Library assistantsLibrary assistants assist librarians and, in some cases, library technicians in organizing library resources and making them available to users. (Librarians and library technicians are discussed elsewhere in the Handbook.) Library assistants, clerical—sometimes referred to as library media assistants, library aides, or circulation assistants—register patrons so that they can borrow materials from the library. They record the borrower�s name and address from an application and then issue a library card. Most library assistants enter patrons� records into computer databases. At the circulation desk, library assistants lend and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials. When an item is borrowed, assistants stamp the due date on the material and record the patron�s identification from his or her library card. They inspect returned materials for damage, check due dates, and compute fines for overdue material. Library assistants review records, compile a list of overdue materials, and send out notices reminding patrons that their materials are overdue. They also answer patrons� questions and refer those they cannot answer to a librarian. Throughout the library, assistants sort returned books, periodicals, and other items and put them on their designated shelves, in the appropriate files, or in storage areas. They locate materials to be loaned, to either a patron or another library. Many card catalogues are computerized, so library assistants must be familiar with computers. If any materials have been damaged, these workers try to repair them. For example, they use tape or paste to repair torn pages or book covers and other specialized processes to repair more valuable materials. Some library assistants specialize in helping patrons who have vision problems. Sometimes referred to as library, talking-books, or braille-and-talking-books clerks, they review the borrower�s list of desired reading materials. They locate those materials or closely related substitutes from the library collection of large-type or braille volumes, tape cassettes, and open-reel talking books, complete the requisite paperwork, and give or mail the materials to the borrower. Related news articles Two authors set to speak at Weehawken Library Weehawken native ... - 16 Oct 2006 Hudson Reporter,...participated. "Reed was a big hit when he came in June," said library assistant Gary Cahill, who helped to organize the author's appearance. ... Library workers join union - Oct 15, 2006 The Journal News.com,..."There was an ongoing feeling that obviously we didn't have a strong voice," said Joanne Stein, a library assistant and a member of the committee that ... 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Start of academic year brings new faces to new places at Tabor - Sep 27, 2006 Hillsboro Free Press,Cindy Denning, a 2002 Tabor graduate, moves from library assistant to women's resident director. ... Amy Rouse accepted the position of library assistant. ... Louisa makes national shortlist - Oct 13, 2006 The Lowestoft Journal,The story focused on the life of Beccles library's assistant manager Melanie Goodwin, who was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) 11 years ago ... Sandra Eleanor McDermott - Oct 8, 2006 Jamaica Observer,She worked as a civil service clerk at the Collector of Taxes, as a library assistant at Jamaica Theological Seminary and as a personal assistant at William ... Fire, library retirees get retirees get - Oct 3, 2006 Casa Grande Valley Newspapers,She was promoted to library assistant in 1988, to senior library assistant in 1996, to principal library assistant in 1997, a position that was changed to ... Walker students remembering Canada’s troops - Oct 11, 2006 Fort Frances Times,...“We’re trying to talk to kids in a non-threatening way,�? explained Sharon Tibbs, library assistant at the school, who has begun wearing a red scarf on ... San Diego Public Library’s visual-arts program has a curator who ... - Oct 11, 2006 San Diego CityBEAT,Lugo, who is also a painter and was formerly an art critic for the San Diego Union-Tribune, was readying himself for the role of library assistant when the ... Library's new director gets down to business - Oct 11, 2006 The Republican,Worcester. Joseph J. Rodio was a library assistant in the Burnham Map and Aerial Photograph Library at Clark University in 1988-92. "I ... Rose Park marks 10th anniversary of Day-Riverside library with ... - Oct 12, 2006 Salt Lake Tribune,At left, Children's Library librarian, Beverly Anderson, right, and Children's Library assistant, Gracie Mora, perform one of the many puppet shows staged ... Seven part-time positions to lose benefits in July - Oct 1, 2006 Grinnell College The Scarlet & Black,...generous benefits policy. Another library assistant, Brian Mitchell, works part time at the college and part time at Hy-Vee. If the ... FHSU welcomes new faculty - Sep 22, 2006 FHSU News and Current Events,She received her MA in English from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. McHenry was previously the library assistant at FHSU. ... Palo Alto hires new library director - Sep 21, 2006 Palo Alto Online,As an undergraduate at Duke University, Jennings worked as a student library assistant, a job that morphed into fulltime following graduation. ... Library users want their roads less traveled - Sep 29, 2006 Columbia Daily Tribune,Library Assistant Director Elinor Barrett said people are turning to libraries for community space and less for reference materials as the Internet takes over ... Final 'Lemony Snicket' book going on sale - Oct 12, 2006 Charlotte Observer,...vocabulary lessons. "They were a breath of fresh air," says Tree Martus, a senior library assistant at the public library in Matthews. "I ... More information on Library assistants from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Library assistants occupation Number of Library assistants in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Library assistants Working conditions for Library assistants Significant points for Library assistants Training requirements for Library assistants Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |