Library Assistant
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 59Other Clerical and Administrative Workers
Description
Assists with routine enquiries, operates library management systems, processes and shelves library items, and assists with promotional activities.
Alternative titles
- Library Customer Service Officer
- Library Officer
- Library Services Officer
Unit group
5991 · Filing and Registry Clerks and Library AssistantsDescription
Process and handle information and documents to maintain access to, and security of, database and record management systems.
Skill level
Australia
4; 5
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Operates library management systems to enable library users to borrow items
- Sorts and shelves returned items
- Maintains, locates and retrieves library items on request
- Inspects returned physical items for damage and makes minor repairs
- Undertakes routine troubleshooting of library equipment
- Responds to routine enquiries from library users
- Assists with the preparation of displays and promotional activities
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/59/599/5991
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx