Library Assistant

Library Assistant Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated July 16, 2025

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Library Assistants, or Library Clerks, are responsible for assisting with the administration and organization of a library. Their duties include helping library visitors find the right reference materials, processing interlibrary loans and signing up visitors for their own library card.

Duties and Responsibilities

A Library Assistant has various duties and responsibilities to take care of in their job. These duties are important in order to keep the library running smoothly as they assist the Main Librarian.

The following are the common duties and responsibilities of a Library Assistant:

Loan library materials such as books and DVDs to patrons and collect the returned materials.

Catalog and maintain the library materials.

Handle loans between libraries.

Organize and reshelve returned items such as periodicals, books and DVDs.

Handle the registration of new library cardholders and issue library cards.

Teach people how to use the library resources.

Answer any questions from patrons.

Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls and organizing files.

Use and maintain computer library database to help locate library materials.

Help plan and participate in special library events such as a children’s movie nights, used book sales or other special programs

• It is a Full Time Teacher / Tutor job for candidates with 0 - 6 months of experience.

More about this Library Assistant job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Library Assistant job?
   Ans: The candidate should be All Education levels and above with 0 - 6 months of experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹18000 - ₹29000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Chennai.
3. How many working days are there for this Library Assistant job?
   Ans: This Library Assistant job will have 5 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Library Assistant job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Library Assistant job and during the employment with the company, i.e., Rentla.
5. Is it a work from home job?
   Ans: No, it’s not a work from home job and can't be done online.
6. How many openings are there for this Library Assistant role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 6 Library Assistant at Rentla
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Both Male and Female candidates can apply for this Teacher / Tutor job.
8. What are the timings of this Library Assistant job?
   Ans: This Library Assistant job has 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM timing.