Library clerks

Library clerks issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve books, sound and vision recordings, periodicals, journals, magazines and newspapers and provide general library information to library users.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Library clerks - from €2,601 to €5,485 per month - 2025.
  • A Library clerks typically earns between €2,601 and €3,854 gross per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between €2,795 and €4,335 per month for a working week of 39 hours.

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Job Responsibilities

  • Issuing and receiving library books and other materials
  • Placing books and other library materials on shelves
  • Performing clerical activities such as manual and electronic filing, word processing and occasional typing
  • Maintaining journal subscriptions
  • Assisting library users in accessing basic library materials and making interlibrary loans
  • Maintaining library records relating to the acquisition, issue and return of books and other materials

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