Library assistants can work in public libraries as well as academic libraries. In industry and educational organisations they are called as information assistants. They usually work as part of the library team assisting in the day to day functioning of the library. They will help the readers in finding the needed information. Library assistants are in charge of the checking the issues in and out. They will fill the return forms and do the proper placing of the returned items. They will clear the telephonic queries and reply emails, letters or fax. They will catalogue the new materials and maintain the records and databases. Replacing and repairing of damaged materials are also their responsibilities. In public libraries they will assist the community programs. Library assistants will work with a great deal of things including books ,journals, news papers, leaflets, pamphlets, maps , photographs videos , films , DVD ,CD microfiche and even the computer databases.