List of Career Duties Under Library Business Sector

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Acquisitions Librarian Career Duties

Select orders books, periodicals, films, and other materials for library
Review publishers announcements catalogs and compiles list of publications to be purchased
Compare selections with card catalog orders-in-process to avoid duplication
Circulate selection lists to branches departments for comments
Select vendors on basis of such factors as discount allowance delivery dates
Compile statistics on purchases, like total purchases, average price, and fund allocations
May recommend acquisition of materials from individuals or organizations or by exchange with other libraries.

Audiovisual Librarian Career Duties

Plan audiovisual programs and administers library of film other audiovisual materials
Assist patrons in selection of materials, utilizing knowledge of collections
Advise other library personnel on audiovisual materials & appropriate selection for particular needs uses
Establish and maintains contact with major film distributors and resources for procurement of tapes cassettes
Evaluate materials, considering their technical, informational, and aesthetic qualities, and selects materials for library collections
Prepare summaries of acquisitions for catalog
Prepare and arranges audiovisual programs for presentation to groups may lead discussions after film showings
Advise those planning audiovisual programs on technical problems, like acoustics, lighting, and program content
Evaluate audiovisual equipment gives advice in selection of equipment, considering factors, like intended use, quality, and price
May advise in planning layout of physical facilities for audiovisual services
May operate film projectors, splicers, rewinders, film inspection equipment, and tape record playing equipment
May train personnel in operation maintenance of audiovisual equipment
May select, procure, and maintain framed art prints collection.

Book loan Clerk Career Duties

Compile records, sorts and shelves books, and issues receives library materials, like books, films, slides, and phonograph records
Record identifying data due date on cards by hand or using photographic equipment to issue books to patrons
Inspect returned books for damage, verifies due-date and computes receives overdue fines
Review records to compile list of overdue books issues overdue notices to borrowers
Sort books, publications, and other items according to classification code returns them to shelves, files, or other designated storage area
Locate books publications for patrons
Issue borrowers identification card according to established procedures
File cards in catalog drawers according to system
Repair books, using mending tape and paste brush, and places plastic covers on new books
Answer inquiries of nonprofessional nature on telephone and in person refers persons requiring professional assistance to Librarian library 100.127-014
May type material cards or issue cards duty schedules
May be designated according to type of library as Bookmobile Clerk library , Branch-Library Clerk library , or according to assigned department as Library Clerk, Art Department library .

Bookmobile Driver Career Duties

Drive bookmobile or light truck that pulls book trailer, and assists in providing library services in mobile library
Drive vehicle to specified locations on predetermined schedule
Place books periodicals on shelves according to such groupings as subject matter, readers age grouping, or reading level
Stamp dates on library cards, files cards, and collects fines
Compile reports of mileage, number of books issued, and amount of fines collected
Drive vehicle to garage for repairs, like motor or transmission overhauls, and for preventive maintenance, like chassis lubrication oil change
May operate microfilm camera to photograph library cards [Photographic-Machine Operator clerical 207.685-018].

Bookmobile Librarian Career Duties

Provide library services from mobile library within given geographical area
Survey needs and selects books materials for library
Publicize visits to area to stimulate reading interest
May prepare special collections for schools other groups
May arrange bookmobile schedule

Braille and talking Books Clerk Career Duties

Prepare braille and talking books for mailing to blind library patrons receives books returned by patrons
Stamp issue date on book card to maintain record of location of borrowed books
Stamp due date on issue card & inserts card return mailing label in book pocket
Place books in mailing container affixes address label to container, securing container with straps for mailing
Receive and examines returned books for damage, like torn paper scratched record surfaces
Stamp return date on book card
Shelve returned books alphabetically by authors name or by title.

Catalog Librarian Career Duties

Compile information on library materials, like books and periodicals, and prepares catalog cards to identify materials to integrate information into library catalog
Verify author, title and classification number on sample catalog card received from Classifier library against corresponding data on title page
Fill in additional information, like publisher, date of publication and edition
Examine material notes additional information, like bibliographies, illustrations, maps, and appendices
Copy classification number from sample card into library material for identification
File cards into assigned sections of catalog
Tabulate number of sample cards according to quantity of material catalog subject headings to define amount of new cards to be ordered or reproduced
Prepare inventory card to record purchase information location of library material
Requisition additional cards
Record new information, like death date of author revised edition date, to amend cataloged cards
May supervise activities of other workers in unit.

Cataloger Career Duties

Compile information on library materials, like books and periodicals, and prepares catalog cards to identify materials to integrate information into library catalog
Verify author, title and classification number on sample catalog card received from Classifier library against corresponding data on title page
Fill in additional information, like publisher, date of publication and edition
Examine material notes additional information, like bibliographies, illustrations, maps, and appendices
Copy classification number from sample card into library material for identification
File cards into assigned sections of catalog
Tabulate number of sample cards according to quantity of material catalog subject headings to define amount of new cards to be ordered or reproduced
Prepare inventory card to record purchase information location of library material
Requisition additional cards
Record new information, like death date of author revised edition date, to amend cataloged cards
May supervise activities of other workers in unit.

Childrens Librarian Career Duties

Manage library program for children
Select books audiovisual materials of interest to children to be acquired by library
Assist children in selecting locating library materials
Plan and conducts programs for children to encourage reading, viewing, and listening and use of library materials facilities
Confer with teachers, parents, and community groups to assist in developing programs to encourage improve childrens communication skills
Compile lists of materials of interest to children
Activity may include story telling, book talks, puppet shows, and film multimedia programs.

Descriptive Catalog Librarian Career Duties

Compile information on library materials, like books and periodicals, and prepares catalog cards to identify materials to integrate information into library catalog
Verify author, title and classification number on sample catalog card received from Classifier library against corresponding data on title page
Fill in additional information, like publisher, date of publication and edition
Examine material notes additional information, like bibliographies, illustrations, maps, and appendices
Copy classification number from sample card into library material for identification
File cards into assigned sections of catalog
Tabulate number of sample cards according to quantity of material catalog subject headings to define amount of new cards to be ordered or reproduced
Prepare inventory card to record purchase information location of library material
Requisition additional cards
Record new information, like death date of author revised edition date, to amend cataloged cards
May supervise activities of other workers in unit.

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