Library Archival Clerk
としょほかんじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A clerical position in libraries or archives that involves receiving books and materials, classifying, shelving, and storing them, and managing them so that users can access the materials quickly.
Description
Library Archival Clerks handle the intake to storage, shelving, catalog registration, and inventory management of books and materials in libraries or archives. They classify using methods such as the Japanese Decimal Classification based on bibliographic information and organize them on shelves so that users can easily search for and use the materials. They also perform management using barcodes or catalog systems, check the deterioration status of materials, conduct simple repair work, and perform periodic inventories.
Future Outlook
Although physical book management tasks are shrinking due to the digitalization of library operations and the spread of e-books, demand for the preservation and restoration of rare materials and special collections, as well as archiving work, is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Museum and Cultural Property Institution / Public Library / Shift
Career Path
Library Clerical Assistant → Library Archival Clerk → Senior Book Storage Staff → Librarian → Library Operations Manager
Required Skills
Barcode Management / Basic PC Operation / Book Classification Methods / Cataloging / Library Catalog System Operation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (User Support) / Database Operation / Document Preservation and Restoration / Library and Information Science Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is essential to prevent errors in bibliographic information and shelving positions. |
| Planning & Organization | High organizational skills are required to efficiently classify and shelve large quantities of books. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and few opportunities for generating new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because sudden problems are rare and stress factors are relatively few. |
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