National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

1430 - Library, correspondence and other clerks

This minor group comprises library, correspondence and other clerks, including library assistants and clerks, and the correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks. They are employed by libraries and other establishments with library services; newspapers, periodicals and publishing firms; and throughout the public and private sectors.

14300 - Library assistants and clerks

Library assistants and clerks issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve books and provide general library information to users. They also perform clerical functions. Library clerks are employed by libraries or other establishments with library services.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • circulation clerk - library
  • interlibrary loan clerk
  • library assistant
  • library page
  • periodicals clerk
  • reference clerk
  • shelving clerk - library

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• Exclusion(s)

  • Librarians (See 51100 Librarians)
  • Library technician (See 52100 Library and public archive technicians)
  • Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers (See 12012 Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers)

• Main duties

  This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Issue and receive library books and other materials
  • Sort and reshelve books and other library materials
  • Perform clerical activities such as manual and electronic filing and record payments received
  • Maintain journal subscriptions
  • Assist library users in accessing library materials and online resources, and in making interlibrary loans.

• Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.

• Additional information

  • Progression to more senior positions is possible with experience and post-secondary education related to library science.

14301 - Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks

Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks write correspondence, proofread material for accuracy, compile material for publication, verify, record and process forms and documents, such as applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations and requisitions, and perform other related clerical duties in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and schedules. They are employed by newspapers, periodicals, publishing firms and by establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • advertising clerk
  • application clerk
  • authorization clerk
  • by-law clerk
  • classified advertising clerk
  • contract clerk
  • correspondence clerk
  • customs clerk
  • directory compiler
  • documentation clerk
  • editorial assistant
  • licence clerk
  • passport clerk
  • proofreader
  • publication clerk
  • registration clerk
  • registry clerk
  • translation clerk

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• Inclusion(s)

  • archives clerk
  • press clipper
  • press reader
  • reader
  • tests clerk

• Exclusion(s)

  • Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (See 11202 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations)
  • Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers (See 12012 Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers)

• Main duties

  This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  Classified advertising clerks

  • Receive customers' orders for classified advertising, write and edit copy, calculate advertising costs and bill customers.

  Correspondence clerks

  • Write business and government correspondence such as replies to requests for information and assistance, damage claims, credit and billing enquiries and service complaints.

  Proofreaders and editorial assistants

  • Assist in the preparation of periodicals, advertisements, catalogues, directories and other material for publication
  • Verify facts and conduct research
  • Read material prior to publication to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical or compositional errors.

  Readers and press clippers

  • Read newspapers, magazines, press releases and other publications to locate and file articles of interest to staff and clients.

  Regulatory clerks

  • Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions and other forms and documents in accordance with established procedures using processing systems
  • Authorize and issue licences, permits, registration papers, reimbursements and other material after requested documents have been processed and approved.

• Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Additional courses or a diploma in writing, journalism or a related field may be required.
  • Previous clerical or administrative experience may be required.

• Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.