Library Assistants & Bookmobile Drivers
Description OES Code: 53902
Library Assistants: Compile records; sort and shelve books; issue and receive library materials, such as pictures, cards, slides, phonograph records, and microfilm; and handle tape decks. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area (stacks) or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials. Bookmobile Drivers: Operate a bookmobile or light truck that pulls a book trailer to specific locations on a predetermined schedule and assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

Wages, California
Entry-Level Hourly Wage $7.54
25th Percentile $8.53
50th Percentile $11.61
75th Percentile $13.88

Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey

Employment Trends, California
Employment 1998 11,900
Projected Employment 2008 14,900
Percent Change 1998-2008 25.2%
Separations 1998-2008 6,500

Employment Trends, San Joaquin County
Employment 1999 190
Projected Employment 2006 220
Percent Change 1999-2006 15.8%
Separations 1999-2006 70

Employment Trends by California County

Working Conditions
Library assistants may spend a lot of time on their feet. They may be required to do repetitive tasks. Bookmobile drivers drive trucks or vans, delivering books according to a regular schedule. They may serve schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and remote areas far removed from the library building.

Advancement
Library assistants may be promoted to library technician or other supervisory positions.

Getting the Job & Other Information
Library assistants/bookmobile drivers may find employment in the following industries: Educational services (Elementary and secondary schools; Colleges and universities, Libraries); Executive & Legislative, Combined.

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Skills & Other Requirements
The following are among the skills needed by library assistants/bookmobile drivers: Apply Childhood Development Theories; Apply Early Childhood Education Principles; Apply Early Childhood Education Techniques; Apply Library Science Principles; Apply Oral/Written Communication; Apply Teaching Techniques; Collect & Index & Information In Library Setting; Design Library Displays; Disseminate; Knowledge Of Literature & Languages; Keep Records & Maintain Files; General Library Maintenance; Operate Large Motor Vehicle; Operate/Back/Park Moving Vehicles; Organize Reference Materials; Plan/Organize Work; Read Maps; Speak In Public; General Computer Skills; Use Computer Keyboard; Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling; Use Multi-Media Technology In Educational & Library Settings; Use Word Processing Software.

References
Oregon Labor Market Information System Occupational Information Center

Related Occupations: Technical Library Assistants, Librarians

Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP)