Job description

Clerical Library Assistants 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.

• Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
• Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
• Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
• Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose.

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Salary

Clerical Library Assistants with little to no experience tend to make between $18810 and $21670 while the more experienced ones can earn over $34500 per year.

One of the easiest ways to increase your salary as a Clerical Library Assistant is to move to a higher paying state like DC. Right now, the highest paying states for Clerical Library Assistants are DC, NV, OR, CA and AK.

However, a higher pay at DC doesn’t guarantee that you will make more because the living expenses at DC might be twice as high than where you are currently at now.

Three other factors that can increase your salary as a Clerical Library Assistant is the degree you hold, the industry you work in, and lastly the company you work for.

Requirements

We asked other Clerical Library Assistants what degree they had when they got the job and most of them said they had a High School Diploma followed by a College Certificate.

Other than that, we also asked them what did they major in and here are the most popular majors that came up.

Pros and Cons

Here are some of the pros and cons of being a Clerical Library Assistant.

What is the job like

70% of Clerical Library Assistants said they were satisfied with their job and 60% said they feel like their job is making other people’s lives better.

Is this right for me

You can read more about these career personality types here.

People who are suitable for this job tends to like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas..

They also like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

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