NorthStar

Occupations/43-4121.00

Library Assistants, Clerical

Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

66%

Higher automation risk

Human characteristics

44%

Balanced human and task mix

Task orientation

67%

Higher automation risk

A day in this job

  • Mostly routine

    Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

  • Mostly routine

    Enter and update patrons' records on computers.

  • Task

    Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.

The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.

Core tasks

  1. 01Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
  2. 02Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
  3. 03Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
  4. 04Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
  5. 05Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
  6. 06Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-of-date items.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks3.70
  • Degree of automation2.26
  • Time sitting3.12
  • Originality (ability)2.12
  • Conflict situations3.12
  • Hands-on objects/tools3.51
  • Outdoors / weather1.45
  • Disease exposure2.35
  • Decision freedom3.90

Top abilities

  • Written Comprehension3.62
  • Oral Expression3.62
  • Oral Comprehension3.38
  • Information Ordering3.38
  • Near Vision3.25
  • Speech Recognition3.12
  • Speech Clarity3.12
  • Problem Sensitivity3.12

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension3.25
  • Active Listening3.25
  • Writing3.00
  • Speaking3.00
  • Mathematics2.12
  • Science1.00
  • Critical Thinking3.00
  • Active Learning2.25
  • Learning Strategies2.50
  • Monitoring2.88

CIP matches

99.9999NO MATCH

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