599711 - Library Assistant

Description

Issues, receives and shelves library items and maintains associated records.

Skill Level

4

Alternative Titles

• • Library Attendant
  • Library Clerk

Skills Assessment Authority

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 5997 Library Assistants

Description

issue, receive and shelve library items and maintain associated records.

Tasks

• • issuing library items to borrowers and recording identification data and due dates
  • sorting and shelving returned items
  • locating and retrieving items on request
  • maintaining records and index systems
  • receiving overdue items, issuing overdue notices, and receiving fines
  • inspecting returned items for damage and making minor repairs
  • assisting with the preparation of displays and promotional activities
  • may prepare catalogued items for shelving

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

• • 599711 Library Assistant