How do they match: Library Technicians

  • Media Center Specialist
  • Media Specialist
  • Library Media Technician

  • 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.

  • Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.
  • Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.

  • Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
  • Provide information to the general public.