Library Technicians Go Back to List Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Document management software

Tasks
	Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
	Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
	Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
	Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.
	Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
	Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
	Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
	Process interlibrary loans for patrons.
	Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
	Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $57,619.00 $27.70  $17.24  $18.82 - $33.97  Bridgeport/Stamford $60,257.00 $28.97  $18.06  $18.95 - $34.83  Danbury $61,287.00 $29.46  $19.52  $23.27 - $36.16  Hartford $56,342.00 $27.08  $16.97  $18.82 - $32.86  New Haven $62,698.00 $30.14  $18.95  $22.37 - $40.24  New London/Norwich $43,959.00 $21.14  $15.00  $14.75 - $24.54  Waterbury $46,617.00 $22.41  $16.76  $18.22 - $25.81  Torrington $45,113.00 $21.69  $15.70  $16.41 - $23.92

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   169   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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