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Information Services: Library Paraprofessional

Clark State College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

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Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Ohio

    Ohio

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 43-4121.00

Skills

Service OrientationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordination

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeEnglish LanguageEducation and Training

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingNear VisionProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shel
  • Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and au
  • Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes,
  • Hire library staff such as student assistants.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareLibrary softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

10-key calculatorsBarcode scannersBookmobilesBraile embossersCash registersDelivery vansDesktop computersDigital camerasFilm projectorsHandheld calculatorsLaminating machinesLaser facsimile machinesLaser printersMagnifiersMail opening equipment

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium43-4121.00Library Assistants, Clericaltitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Shelving and sorting workflow — organize and return a full range of library materials including tape cassettes and pictures accurately and independently during regular shifts.
  • Facility operations — open and close the library, verify equipment security, and resolve minor issues with audio-visual hardware without supervisory prompting.
  • Patron record maintenance — update and correct borrower accounts in the library database software routinely and with minimal errors across a standard workday.
  • Reference source guidance — instruct patrons on using reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems during walk-up interactions at a public service desk.
  • Patron inquiry handling — answer a broad range of routine questions and consistently identify situations requiring referral to a professional librarian.
  • Reserve and circulation management — process reserve requests, check materials in and out, and flag overdue items independently at the circulation desk.
  • Inter-library loan processing — prepare, track, and return inter-library loan materials in compliance with partner library agreements.
  • Correspondence and documentation — compose clear written communications, such as overdue notices and informational handouts, using electronic mail and office suite software.
  • Patron assistance for digital tools — guide library users through database query interfaces and electronic catalog searches with confidence in a computer lab or reference area.
  • Material condition assessment — identify damaged or deteriorating items during daily sorting and route them appropriately for repair or withdrawal.

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