LIBRARY ASSISTANTS (BIOTECHNOLOGY: INFORMATION SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1996
THE JOB 
Library Assistants locate and order articles and publications requested by library users. These materials may be in the form of books, periodicals, microfiche, audio and video tapes, computer diskettes, and other electronic media. They perform special data collection projects as requested and are responsible for conducting on-line computer searches of scientific databases. Library Assistants are also responsible for maintaining the publications catalog systems.
COMPENSATION
$12,000 to $20,000 per year
REQUIREMENTS
Skills/Knowledge
-- Ability to communicate effectively.
-- Ability to use computers to conduct data searches and for word processing.
-- Detail oriented.
Training/Requirements
-- High school diploma or equivalent.
-- Possess up to two years of relevant library experience or completion of
on-the-job training.
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT:
Library Assistant, 249.367-046
OES:
Library Assistants, etc., 539020
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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