Senior library assistant vs library technical assistant

Differences between senior library assistant and library technical assistant duties and responsibilities

Senior library assistant example responsibilities.

• Collect data, compile bibliographies, manage current contents and perform copy cataloging functions.
• Train patrons on Westlaw, Lexis and general reference computer system.
• Direct and train library staff in receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
• Collect data, compile bibliographies, manage current contents and perform copy cataloging functions.
• Assess and discard non-fiction collections as assigned.

Library technical assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage paperwork associate with HVAC procedures.
• Check in and out books, journals, DVDS, etc.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot computer equipment as required.
• Search OCLC [library record database] as well as Internet for hard to find records.
• Upgrade to full level, OCLC and RLIN bibliographic records for monographs that lack usable subject and/or classification numbers.
• Perform elementary descriptive cataloging using automate bibliographic database.
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