£7,800
Average salary at age 20
£23,920
Average Salary
37
Average hours per week
Description
Library clerks and assistants classify, sort and file publications, documents, audio-visual and computerised material in libraries and offices.Main Tasks
- Sorts, catalogues and maintains library records;
- Locates and retrieves material on request for borrowers;
- Issues library material and records date of issue/ due date for return;
- Classifies, labels and indexes new books;
- Performs simple repairs on old books.
Qualifications
There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades or A-Levels/H grades. Training is usually provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in Information and Library Services are available at Levels 2 and 3.UK Prospects
33400
Workforce Size
5.02%
Predicted decline 2025 - 2035
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