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Automations for Library Technicians

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.

O*NET occupation: Library Technicians (25-4031.00). The software list and tasks below come from that record, not from guesswork.

Runs on software library technicians already use

Matched through the tools this occupation is documented as using.

Software library technicians use that we connect

What we can build for library technicians

The job’s documented tasks, most important first. Each is a request away.

  1. Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.Quote it
  2. Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.Quote it
  3. Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed.Quote it
  4. Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.Quote it
  5. Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.Quote it
  6. Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.Quote it

Something specific to how you work?

Describe the apps and the outcome. A fixed quote and a delivery date come back within one business day, and the build is yours to keep.

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