Top 50 Library Services Assistant Skills

Below we've compiled a list of the most important skills for a Library Services Assistant. We ranked the top skills based on the percentage of Library Services Assistant resumes they appeared on. For example, 9.9% of Library Services Assistant resumes contained New Library Materials as a skill. Let's find out what skills a Library Services Assistant actually needs in order to be successful in the workplace.

These Are The Most Important Skills For A Library Services Assistant

1. New Library Materials

high Demand

Here's how New Library Materials is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Completed end processing of new library materials for circulation.
Received, processed and organized new library materials.
Process and participate in the selection of new library materials including books, audiovisual materials, and computer software.
Arrive and process new library materials Shelve or remove items Access and modify item records within library computer system

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2. Customer Service

high Demand

Here's how Customer Service is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Provided administrative support and customer service to library patrons as well as faculty, university wide.
Increased direct customer service and technical assistance in university commons.
Provided excellent customer service and was pursued for recommendations.
Provided customer service to library patrons.
Provide superior customer service and technical support for students, faculty, staff, and campus guests at Circulation and

Generated monthly invoices, received payments, updated patron information, managed past-due payments, and provided customer service.
Provide excellent customer service to patrons.- Plan and implement youth and family programs.- Provide outreach to the community.
Foster an environment in which library patrons enjoy high levels of service by delivering top performance customer service.
Performed customer service, by responding to questions and by locating books for students.
Manage customer service at main desk, periodicals, newspaper distribution and circulation.

Attended 2013 World Class Customer service awards as a representative 2013.
Completed customer service classes provided by my employer.
Perform clerical and customer service duties as needed
Assisted in the organization and circulation of library materials and provided patrons with excellent customer service.
Provide Strong Customer service skills to patrons of all ages Displays good typing skills and ability to make changes accurately.

Provide excellent customer service to patrons Process check-in and hold items, shelve items in various areas of the library
Provide customer service to patrons that utilize the public library (walk-ins, over the phone, etc.
Received Innovative Idea Award Assisted customers with reference questions Consistently praised for Reader s Advisory and customer service skills

105 Customer Service Jobs

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3. Online

high Demand

Here's how Online is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Greet patrons and confirms entrance eligibility by verifying patron identification using Library's online and in library's circulation system.
Assist students in utilizing research tools, locating on-site and online materials and using Microsoft Office programs and student e-mail functions.
Trained teachers, students, and library staff in the use of the online catalog and databases.
Understand the bibliographic utilities, online services, computer technologies and the Library of Congress subjecting heading.
Instruct patrons on utilizing reference sources, online card catalog, and automated information systems.

Empowered patrons to access information through books and onlineresources.
Facilitated in the development and maintenance of online services such as web pages, database records and discovery services.
Conducted an Online and Onsite Survey.

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4. Circulation Desk

high Demand

Here's how Circulation Desk is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Checked in and checked out books, periodicals, audiovisual and other materials at the circulation desk.
Oversee activities of the Circulation desk in the absence of the Senior Library Service Assistant.
Handled circulation desk which included locating, discharging and returning items to the library.
Hire, Train, and manage 20+ student employees to operate the Circulation Desk.
Operated the circulation desk including checking library materials in and out.

Relieve on circulation desk as required.
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: *Provide Circulation desk services and coverage during morning hours.
Work at Evening Circulation Desk Backup for Reference and Technical Services Processing Assist staff in Special Projects

52 Circulation Desk Jobs

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5. Data Entry

high Demand

Here's how Data Entry is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Provided data entry to ensure that requested materials be distributed to the proper locations.
Obtained data entry skills by using Excel to organize dissertations.

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6. Library Services

high Demand

Here's how Library Services is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Instructed patrons on how to use library services, reference sources, card catalog, microfilm reader and photocopier.
Assisted students, faculty, staff, and the community with library services and equipment.
Provided outreach services to the community and visited area schools to promote library services.
Recorded audio, revised scripts and built HTML5 tutorials for Dickinson Library Services.
Participate in marketing of library services and materials through outreach programs 3.

Assist all patrons with questions regarding library services.
WORK New Lots Library Services Assistant 8 months.
Assisted students with library services and equipment Served as assistant to Event Coordinator Facilitated student orientation program Proctored tests on ANU campus
Received payments and issued receipts and refunds Processed inter-library books and materials Updated clients' account information Assisted clients with library services

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7. Interlibrary Loan

high Demand

Here's how Interlibrary Loan is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Ordered, received, cataloged, and processed library materials * Edited and maintained bibliographic database, including Interlibrary Loans
Received material for interlibrary loan, notified patrons when items arrived or advised not available.
Placed requests for interlibrary loan, packaged materials to be loaned.
Process interlibrary loans for patrons.
Mail services for Dimond Library * Shipping/receiving of ILL (Interlibrary loan) materials.

Set up of Camino interlibrary loan system database.

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8. New Patrons

high Demand

Here's how New Patrons is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Assist new patrons with registration.

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9. Community Outreach

high Demand

1 Community Outreach Jobs

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10. Library System

high Demand

Here's how Library System is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Resigned when the library system as a result of the municipalities broke away from the City of Memphis/Shelby County Library System.
Managed the circulation and access services department as evening and weekend supervisor at the main branch in the UT Library system.
Oriented library customers on services, policies, and procedures of the library system.
Experienced with circulation and library systems to register patrons and collect fines.
Helped implement a switch from Voyager to Koha library systems.

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11. Phone Calls

high Demand

Here's how Phone Calls is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Perform reader's advisory and reference work, shelve materials, general clerical duties including answering and placing phone calls.
Filed, answered phone calls, made copies, and ran various errands.
Answer phone calls and respond to emails in a timely, professional manner.
Answer incoming telephone calls; make referrals or take messages as appropriate.
Answered and directed incoming phone calls to Director and Reference Librarian.

Received phone calls and helped patients with their questions.

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12. Teen

high Demand

Here's how Teen is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Develop and implement programming for diverse population of Teen patrons at a busy Urban Library.
Helped form the library system's Teen Committee and served as chair for 2 years.
Conduct story time and after school programs for children ages two through thirteen.
Assist with planning & conducting programs for the Teen Services department.
Hired, trained and scheduled four teen volunteers.

Reformatted the library system-wide Teen Summer Reading program that now includes a redesigned reading log and grand prize drawing for branches.
Provided support to librarians to facilitate juvenile and teen programming, including display creation and maintenance and outreach.
Processed books, handled reference and computer troubleshooting, and helped with teen programming.

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13. Library Cards

high Demand

Here's how Library Cards is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Register new patrons and issue library cards and informed patrons about library policy.
Created patron accounts in SirsiDynix and issued library cards.
Issued patrons with library cards and collection of fines.
Aided patrons in applying for library cards.
Assign new patrons library cards and computer privileges.

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14. Library Resources

high Demand

Here's how Library Resources is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Performed digital conversion of library resources and computer maintenance.
Trained faculty, staff and students in the use of library resources and equipment.
Cleaned tables, counters, windows, books, and other library resources.
Assist in inventory of library resources and processing of Better World Books.
Answer patron questions about library resources.

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15. Reference Questions

average Demand

Here's how Reference Questions is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Provided information assistance to students, faculty and staff by responding to reference questions and obtaining academic library materials.
Answered reference questions, assisting patrons in person and over the phone.

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16. Internet

average Demand

Here's how Internet is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Located, downloaded and circulated journals and articles from various internet/intranet databases.
Provide reference services to students, faculty and staff using electronic print and Internet resources.
Aided patrons in navigation of electronic databases, library websites, and the internet.
Assisted patrons with questions, catalog and Internet searches.
Answered enquiries using IT based research tools and the internet.

17. Technical Support

average Demand

8 Technical Support Jobs

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18. Public Library

average Demand

55 Public Library Jobs

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19. Library Collection

average Demand

Here's how Library Collection is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Searched for duplicate volumes to ensure library collection is up-to-date and no unnecessary volumes were ordered.
Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them from inclusion in library collections Issus identification cards to borrowers.

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20. Front Desk

average Demand

Here's how Front Desk is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Handled front desk functions such answering phone calls and checking out books from the library.
Front desk and various office duties (Link+, Shelving, Circulation Desk assistance)
Front desk service, materials check-in/check-out, circulate students to different department.
Managed the front desk and organization of the floor.

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21. Reference Services

average Demand

Here's how Reference Services is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Provided reference services and research support to students, facility, and administrators.
Present reader's advisory and reference services to children and adults.
Provided reference services to all ages from main reference desk.
Provided reference services to patrons of all ages.

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22. Library Databases

average Demand

Here's how Library Databases is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Input new material in library databases.
Assisted with reference resources (i.e., library databases, research tools, obtaining interlibrary items).

23. Student Workers

average Demand

Here's how Student Workers is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Planned, administered and monitored student workers budget.
Staff of approximately thirty student workers.
Supervised and led student workers in daily routine and task assigned by manager.
Assisted in the training, supervision, and evaluation of student workers.
Cash collecting processes and handling of card dispensers Functional supervisor and trained student workers at the Terrapin Learning Commons.

Help oversee stack maintenance activities: Coordinate student workers in shelf reading and shifting for proper space allocation.

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24. Dvds

average Demand

25. Staff Members

average Demand

Here's how Staff Members is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Managed communications and circulation responsibilities for library and 6 staff members.
Assisted with the training and development of new staff members and students.
Staff members also attend to enhance their ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking Library visitors.

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26. Research Projects

average Demand

Here's how Research Projects is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Assisted students in finding reference material needed for research projects.
Assisted children in finding resources for research projects.

27. Oclc

average Demand

Here's how Oclc is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Assisted the Technical Services Department with processing and provisional cataloging for items with no OCLC copy or class.
Processed requests for journal articles and books from RapidILL, OCLC, and DOCLINE.
Copy Cataloging: downloading records from OCLC for all books and media.

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28. Reference Assistance

average Demand

Here's how Reference Assistance is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Perform general reference assistance for other age groups in person or by phone.
Provide reference assistance to patrons, young and old.
Reference assistance at the busiest library in the country.
Provided readers' reference assistance and literature search; Dealt with interlibrary loans.

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29. Computer Hardware

average Demand

Here's how Computer Hardware is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Installed and interfaced computer hardware including multimedia, memory and video components and systems.

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30. Collection Development

low Demand

Here's how Collection Development is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Contribute to collection development and weeding in assigned areas; provide reference and reader's advisory services at the help desk.

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31. Library Programs

low Demand

Here's how Library Programs is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Promoted and planned various library programs, prepared publicity releases and arranged book displays.
Created, developed, coordinated, and implemented library programs, outreach, E DaU CATION and events for all ages.
Assisted patrons with media and print searches Prepared youth library programs Suggested books to patrons based on reading level and interests

23 Library Programs Jobs

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32. Library Staff

low Demand

34 Library Staff Jobs

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33. New Books

low Demand

34. Reference Desk

low Demand

Here's how Reference Desk is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Provided exceptional customer service while staffing the Reference Desk and by teaching reference skills to the UW undergraduate population.
Provided knowledgeable, friendly customer service at the busy reference desk.
Assisted Frisbee, Biking, Guitar patrons with all material and computer-based queries at reference desk.

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35. Sort

low Demand

Here's how Sort is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Sorted and filing books, publications, and other items according to procedure to designated storage area.
Coordinate community outreach programs within the community, partnering with a large assortment of organizations and schools.
Assisted in other departments as needed, including Outreach Services, Sorting, and Popular Library.
Sorted and distributed all incoming materials into the department.
Sorted, shelved and cleared holds.

Represented library on consortium committees, copyright workgroup.
Served meals to clients at the church Checked inventory for the Sort and Grow Program for disadvantaged toddles and infants

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36. Student Assistants

low Demand

Here's how Student Assistants is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Identified resources needed, in terms of student assistants, supplies and equipment, to support operation of building services department.
Train other staff or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.
Updated procedure manual to assist new employees and new student assistants.
Hired, trained and supervised more than 30 student assistants.
Hired and supervised 6-12 student assistants.

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37. Electronic Resources

low Demand

Here's how Electronic Resources is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Research assistance using library and government databases, electronic resources !
Provided assistance and instruction in the usage of print, media and electronic resources to the diverse population on campus.
Assist with wireless access and electronic resources.

21 Electronic Resources Jobs

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38. Sierra

low Demand

Here's how Sierra is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Completed daily requisitions, assist patrons with searches and account issues with Sierra Library Management Software.
Created and maintained library accounts and updates through Sierra systems software.

8 Sierra Jobs

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39. Reference Materials

low Demand

Here's how Reference Materials is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Guide visitors in locating reading and reference materials.

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40. Library Equipment

low Demand

Here's how Library Equipment is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.
Assist patrons with mechanical operations of library equipment.

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41. Office Supplies

low Demand

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42. Special Projects

low Demand

Here's how Special Projects is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Perform other clerical duties and assist supervisor with special projects.
Assist librarians and patrons at main reference and children's desks Support librarians on special projects

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43. Library Stacks

low Demand

Here's how Library Stacks is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Retrieved requested books from the library stacks for professors and graduate students.

44. Book Drop

low Demand

Here's how Book Drop is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Maintain library neat and organized Supervise book drop and put books on appropriate carts.

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45. Library Operations

low Demand

Here's how Library Operations is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Managed all aspects of library operations including: negotiating research contracts, setting up computer research training, providing passwords.
Provide an array of support services for daily library operations to a large and diverse clientele.
Supported library operations by providing automated services to staff, management, and patrons.

6 Library Operations Jobs

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46. Word Processing

low Demand

Here's how Word Processing is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Perform clerical activities such as filing, typing, word processing, photocopying and lamination.

31 Word Processing Jobs

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47. Non-Print Materials

low Demand

Here's how Non-Print Materials is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Assist patrons with locating library print and non-print materials.
Shelved print and non-print materials.

48. Storage Areas

low Demand

49. Faculty Members

low Demand

Here's how Faculty Members is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Assisted graduate students and faculty members with requests for books and media from other universities.
Researched and wrote memos for Georgetown faculty members on a variety of legal topics.

50. Adobe Photoshop

low Demand

Here's how Adobe Photoshop is used in Library Services Assistant jobs:

Used ArcGIS 9.x and extensions, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel.

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20 Most Common Skills For A Library Services Assistant

New Library Materials 14.2%
Customer Service 11.6%
Online 8.9%
Circulation Desk 8.9%
Data Entry 6.8%
Library Services 6.6%
Interlibrary Loan 5.6%
New Patrons 4.4%
Community Outreach 3.8%
Library System 3.6%
Phone Calls 3.3%
Teen 2.9%
Library Cards 2.7%
Library Resources 2.7%
Reference Questions 2.7%
Internet 2.6%
Technical Support 2.4%
Public Library 2.3%
Library Collection 2.1%
Front Desk 2.0%

Typical Skill-Sets Required For A Library Services Assistant

Rank	Skill	Percentage of Resumes Percentage
1	New Library Materials	9.9%
2	Customer Service	8.1%
3	Online	6.2%
4	Circulation Desk	6.2%
5	Data Entry	4.7%
6	Library Services	4.6%
7	Interlibrary Loan	3.9%
8	New Patrons	3.0%
9	Community Outreach	2.6%
10	Library System	2.5%
11	Phone Calls	2.3%
12	Teen	2.0%
13	Library Cards	1.9%
14	Library Resources	1.9%
15	Reference Questions	1.9%
16	Internet	1.8%
17	Technical Support	1.7%
18	Public Library	1.6%
19	Library Collection	1.5%
20	Front Desk	1.4%
21	Reference Services	1.4%
22	Library Databases	1.4%
23	Student Workers	1.4%
24	Dvds	1.3%
25	Staff Members	1.3%
26	Research Projects	1.3%
27	Oclc	1.3%
28	Reference Assistance	1.2%
29	Computer Hardware	1.2%
30	Collection Development	1.2%
31	Library Programs	1.2%
32	Library Staff	1.2%
33	New Books	1.0%
34	Reference Desk	1.0%
35	Sort	1.0%
36	Student Assistants	1.0%
37	Electronic Resources	1.0%
38	Sierra	0.9%
39	Reference Materials	0.9%
40	Library Equipment	0.8%
41	Office Supplies	0.8%
42	Special Projects	0.8%
43	Library Stacks	0.7%
44	Book Drop	0.7%
45	Library Operations	0.7%
46	Word Processing	0.7%
47	Non-Print Materials	0.7%
48	Storage Areas	0.7%
49	Faculty Members	0.7%
50	Adobe Photoshop	0.7%
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