Library Assistant

Overview

Issues, receives and shelves library items and maintains associated records.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Tasks

  • issuing library items to borrowers and recording identification data and due dates
  • sorting and shelving returned items
  • locating and retrieving items on request
  • maintaining records and index systems
  • receiving overdue items, issuing overdue notices, and receiving fines
  • inspecting returned items for damage and making minor repairs
  • assisting with the preparation of displays and promotional activities
  • may prepare catalogued items for shelving

Alternative Titles

  • Library Attendant
  • Library Clerk

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

14 courses found.

Course name Providers
CUL30199: Certificate III in Library and Information Services
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CUL30104 : Certificate III in Library-Information Services
CUL30111: Certificate III in Information and Cultural Services
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BSB31215 : Certificate III in Library and Information Services
CUL30104: Certificate III in Library-Information Services
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Offered as:
Traineeship
Superseded by:
CUL30111 : Certificate III in Information and Cultural Services
CUL20199: Certificate II in Library and Information Services
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Offered as:
Traineeship
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CUL20104 : Certificate II in Library-Information Services
CUL20111: Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
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Superseded by:
CUA20515 : Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
CUL20104: Certificate II in Library-Information Services
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Training.gov.au
Offered as:
Traineeship
Superseded by:
CUL20111 : Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
CUA20525: Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
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CUA20520: Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
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Offered as:
Traineeship
Superseded by:
CUA20525 : Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
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CUA20515: Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
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Training.gov.au
Offered as:
Traineeship
Superseded by:
CUA20520 : Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
BSB31215: Certificate III in Library and Information Services
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Training.gov.au
Offered as:
Traineeship
Superseded by:
BSB30420 : Certificate III in Library and Information Services
BSB30420: Certificate III in Library and Information Services
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Funded under:
Career Start

(Subsidies)

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Traineeship
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80416ACT: Course in Workplace and Team Leadership
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52470WA: Certificate IV in Document Control
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11391ACT: Course in Exceptional Client Service
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