The job requires stooping, bending, reaching and handling, as well as the lifting of light loads of books and other materials. Attendants assigned to bookmobiles travel to different areas and are required to have a valid California driver's license. Library Assistants and Technicians in the acquisitions and cataloging departments work at desks or computer terminals most of the day. Constant work with video display terminals can cause headaches and eyestrain. The following information is from the California Projections of Employment published by the Labor Market Information division.
Wages are highest in metropolitan areas.
The normal workweek for Library Assistants is 40 hours and may include weekend and evening work. Individuals working in elementary and secondary schools usually have the same work schedule as the teaching staff. Those working for colleges and universities may have to work weekends. Most Library Assistants receive fringe benefits such as paid vacations, sick leave, pension plans and group health and life insurance. The minimum requirement for clerical positions is usually a high school diploma and some clerical experience.