Library Aide Job Description
Library aide
provides library orientation to attorneys and other professional staff in the use and resources of the Library.
Library Aide Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective library aide job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included library aide job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Circulate books, videos, and compact discs
Troubleshoot copy machines and printers
Answer directional and informational questions
Assist with the opening and closing of the building
Technical automated projects including bills and fines, reserve record maintenance, statistics and serial check-ins
Implement library policies and procedures
Answer questions on College events and activities
Provide support to the full-time library staff
Must be willing to work on limited food preparation including making popcorn, cotton candy, and arranged catered food
Must be willing to obtain a food handler’s permit at the library’s expense
Library Aide Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Library Aide
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the library aide job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Writing, Reading, Library, Education, Associates, Sciences, Management, Technical, Communication
Skills for Library Aide
Desired skills for library aide include:
Microsoft Office Suite
Organization of a library
Organization and use of digital resources and the ability to assist staff and students in their use
Outlook and Word
Microsoft 365 applications
AV equipment
Goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Inventory and destruction of classified material in accordance with SECNAV 5510
OPS’s mission
Desired experience for library aide includes:
Regular cleaning and maintenance of furniture/equipment tables, chairs, dishes, etc
Scan text, images, photographs, negatives, artwork, using flatbed scanners
Managing the Circulation database
Assisting students with the use of laptops and computers
Maintaining organization of print and non-print materials and resources
Maintaining a positive customer service attitude in the library-media center
Library Aide Examples
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Library Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of library aide. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for library aide
- Maintaining adequate records regarding use of materials and resources
- Processing purchase orders and receiving new materials and resources
- Maintaining technology equipment
- Attending any training as specified by Administration
- Assisting the Library Media Specialist and Building Principal as directed
- Checks books in and out using the computer data system
- Re-shelves checked-in books
- Performing minor repairs on books as needed
- Manages the distribution of resources through the online circulation system, prints barcodes, generates overdue and lost item notices and returns items to their proper locations
- Removes materials for school librarian review according to establish protocols
Qualifications for library aide
- Shelving/Stocking Items
- A library
- Ability to work as a member of the library and school based team
- Effective student management skills
- One year of post high school education preferred
- Prior library experience preferred
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Library Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of library aide. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for library aide
- Check new materials in through the library circulation system to ensure that catalog records, spine labels, and barcodes of items match
- Jacket, barcode, stamp and add items to records in the circulation system as needed
- Assist with marketing of the school library through development of engaging displays, shelf face-outs, brochures, flyers and announcements
- Check out materials and equipment to students and staff
- Check in and shelve materials accurately and quickly
- Examine returned materials for need of repair
- Gather and send materials to teachers upon request
- Assist in supervision of students in the library
- Assist in inventory of materials and equipment
- Prepare records of discarded materials and box materials for pick-up
Qualifications for library aide
- Ability to read and use information from written materials and visual displays
- Evidence of sensitivity and respect for others
- Ability to interact with others in a courteous, professional manner
- Ability to serve as a positive role model
- Ability to use hand-held tools and general office equipment frequently
- Current enrollment in an OPS high school setting
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of library aide. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for library aide
- Patron services
- Operation of the library
- Issue library cards and update patron information
- Collect fines and fees
- Take study room reservations for patrons
- Retrieve library materials for patrons and staff
- Empty book drop
- Maintain the library collection by shelving books, shelf reading, shifting materials, searching for missing materials, and participating with taking inventory of the library collection
- Assist with processing books and perform basic book repairs as needed
- Assist with setting up displays
Qualifications for library aide
- Ability to be detail-oriented, to get along with others, and follow rules and expectations
- Numerical Filing
- Sorting Items
- Demonstrate ability to alphabetize, and sort by number with decimal points
- Minimum of an Associate's degree or 48 Semester/72 Quarter college credit hours or
- Successful completion of the Para Professional Assessment Test preferred
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Library Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a library aide. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for library aide
- Offer basic technical support and appropriate referrals with questions about email, internet searching, Microsoft Office software, WebAdvisor, Canvas, and the MyMacomb portal, among others
- Answer directional and informational questions and direct patrons to appropriate person or resources when needed
- Provide exceptional customer service in a courteous, professional manner
- Supports the Library with clerical and organization needs
- Maintain the Periodical and Newspaper collection
- Work as the backup to the Circulation Desk and help the student workers
- Provide backup to the Technical Processor on an as needed basis
- Assists students and faculty in the use of library resources
- Open and Close the Library as needed
- Prepares and maintains statistical data, as requested
Qualifications for library aide
- Knowledge of the organization and use of digital resources (i.e., online catalog/circulation and research databases) and the ability to assist staff and students in their use
- Previous experience in a school or public library helpful
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues
- Ability to interact with students and staff in a courteous, professional manner
- One to three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to teach others how to use technology
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Library Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of library aide. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for library aide
- Answer phone and in-person inquiries
- Check in/out books, maintain the browsing collection
- Issue library cards
- Maintain room reservation calendar
- Provide administrative support to the Associate Director and Assistant Director including photocopying, maintaining calendars and organizing meetings
- Order and maintain office supplies and program materials
- Assist in student intake (student registration, pretesting, posttesting)
- Maintain program files
- Perform data entry (ASISTS rosters, test scores)
- The Library Aide performs the general library functions of circulation and assists patrons with general and ready reference inquiries
Qualifications for library aide
- Ability to resolve challenging situations independently
- Good teamwork skills with the ability to be self-motivated, resourceful, and independent
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and/or assignments simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relay and communicate efficiently and effectively to all levels of management and personnel
- Strong presentation/public speaking ability
- Must demonstrate problem solving, organizational, decision making and planning skills