Library Technicians
Education, Training, and Library
What they do
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.
Tasks they perform
Also known as
Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor of Library and Information Studies
by University of the Western Cape
Advanced Diploma in Library and Information Science
by Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Library and Information Studies Honours
by University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
by University of Fort Hare
Bachelor of Library and Information Science Honours
by University of Fort Hare
Bachelor of Library and Information Science Honours
by University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Science Honours in Biological Sciences
by University of Venda
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archives and Records Management
by University of South Africa
Bachelor of Information Science Honours
by University of South Africa
Bachelor of Social Science in Communication
by University of Fort Hare
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