Assistant Librarian
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that assists librarians with tasks such as organizing and shelving books, checkouts and returns, and guiding users in libraries.
Description
Assistant librarians work under the direction of librarians to handle incoming books, organization, classification, shelving, checkout and return procedures, bibliographic data entry, user guidance, and assistance with reference services. They operate OPAC and barcode systems, inspect and repair materials, manage stacks, and prepare displays. With experience, they can advance to full librarian qualifications.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates, aging populations, and the need for regional community support, there is demand for enhanced library services, keeping the need for assistant librarians stable. As digitalization progresses and user services are strengthened, skills in digital material management and community support will be increasingly valued.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Emphasizes user perspective / Polite and accurate / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Corporate Library / Full-time/Part-time / Library Work / Public Library / Shift Work
Career Path
Librarian (qualification acquisition) → Library Librarian → Senior Librarian → Chief Librarian → Library Director
Required Skills
Barcode Management / Bibliographic Data Entry / Book Classification / Checkout and Return Operations / OPAC Operation
Recommended Skills
Book Repair / Digital Library / Event Management / Reference Services / User Services
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because misclassification or misshelving can cause user confusion. |
| Communication Skills | To listen to users' requests and provide appropriate guidance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with other librarians and staff to carry out tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and little need for new idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis is rarely needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Assistant Librarian Training Course
Aliases
- Librarian Assistant
- Library Assistant
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- Chief Librarian
- Librarian
- Library Librarian