Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. They explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. They review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.

Compile records, sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. They locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. They register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. They ask specific questions, record answers, and assist persons with completing form. They sort, classify, and file forms.

File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. They locate and remove material from file when requested.

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts.

Issue licenses or permits to qualified applicants. They obtain necessary information, record data, advise applicants on requirements, collect fees, and issue licenses. They conduct oral, written, visual, or performance testing.

Draft agendas and bylaws for town or city council; record minutes of council meetings; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; and prepare reports on civic needs.

Perform clerical duties in court of law; prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges; and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court.