Para-professional work for a State Department involving assistance to professional librarian in providing a full range of library services in a state operated library. Duties typically involve assisting in cataloging, requisitioning, and circulating books, providing reference services, and supervising students and or clerical staff in library related tasks. The class may include roles involved in supervision of a particular department or function with circulation generally limited to special interest group.
Work is performed under the supervision of a professional librarian or superior.
Supervises the regional library or unit in the absence of the superior, including responsibility for the building. Assigns subject headings, classification and numbers to books and other materials. Explains library resources, furnishes book information and reading guidance, and interprets department policies to a variety of library users. May assist in the selection of books. Assists patrons and librarians in reference and research projects.