Alternative Careers–Library Technicians

NOC 2021: 14300 / NOC 2016: 1451

Also look for these job titles: library assistant, circulation clerk, serials clerk, acquisitions clerk, library page, shelver

You receive and organize library materials, sort and shelve books, provide general library information to users and perform clerical duties

Duties include:

• issue and receive library books and other materials
• reshelve books and other library materials
• perform clerical duties
• maintain journal subscriptions
• help library users in finding basic library materials and making interlibrary loans

Requirements:

• completion of secondary school
• you may need prior library experience for some specialized positions (e.g. acquisitions, periodicals clerk)

Skills:

• detail oriented
• clerical skills

Wages:

• median hourly wage $21.00
  Source: WorkBC Career Profile 1451

NOC 2021: 12112 / NOC 2016: 1253

Also look for these job titles: file clerk, records clerk, records management clerk, technical records clerk

You manage the retention and disposal of records according to established procedures and schedules. You file papers, records, documents and other material according to subject matter or other filing system.

Duties include:

• classify, code, log and store records
• maintain indexes for classification systems
• operate information retrieval systems and respond to requests for records
• prepare files for disposal
• compile statistics and reports on activities
• sort and file material

Requirements:

• completion of secondary school
• records management clerks may require completion of a program in records management; you usually require prior experience as a filing clerk

Skills:

• clerical ability
• detail-oriented
• numerical ability
• finger dexterity

Wages:

• median hourly wage $24.18

Source: WorkBC Career Profile 1411

NOC 2021: 14100 / NOC 2016: 1411

Also look for these job titles: administrative clerk, documentation clerk, office administration clerk

You organize and process forms and documents, such as applications, licences, permits, and contracts. You work in the private and public sectors in places such as banks, government offices, insurance companies, hospitals, colleges and universities.

Duties include:

• prepare correspondence, reports, statements, forms, presentations, applications and other documents
• provide general information to clients and the public
• assist with administrative procedures such as budget submissions, contracts administration and work schedules
• perform other clerical duties

Requirements:

• completion of secondary school
• typing and computer skills
• may require business office training courses and work experience involving general office procedures, computing, filing and dealing with public

Skills:

• strong organizational and time management skills
• good keyboarding and computer skills
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• detail-oriented

Wages:

• median hourly wage $21.00
  Source: WorkBC Career Profiles 1411