Circulation Technicians


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Circulation Technicians

Circulation Technicians - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, library technical assistants:

Interpersonal Relationships

  • Have a medium to high level of social contact. They work with library customers and staff, but also work alone.
  • Communicate by telephone, e-mail, and in person on a daily basis. They write letters and memos, but less frequently.
  • Often deal with conflict situations where library visitors may be rude or unpleasant.
  • Usually work in a group or as part of a team.

Physical Work Conditions

  • Always work indoors.
  • Work near others. They share the same space as other employees and library patrons.

Work Performance

  • Must be exact in their work. Errors could cause library materials to be misplaced or lost.
  • Make decisions that affect library patrons daily. They rarely consult a supervisor before deciding a course of action.
  • Work in a somewhat competitive environment and meet monthly deadlines.
  • Set most of their daily tasks and goals without talking to a supervisor first.
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  • Repeat the same activities, such as filling out forms or restocking books.

Hours/Travel

  • May work part time or full time. Most work full time.
  • May work evenings and weekends in public or university libraries.
  • Almost always work a set schedule.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.