CAREER
Library Technicians
Overview
Salary Median (2023)
$39,310
Projected Job Growth (2023-2033)
-3.9% (decline)
Career
What Library Technicians Do
Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
Other Job Titles Library Technicians May Have
Circulation Clerk, Library Aide, Library Assistant, Library Associate, Library Clerk, Library Media Technician, Library Specialist, Library Technical Assistant (LTA), Library Technician, Page Technician
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
- Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
- Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed.
- Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
- Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Library Technicians
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (30%)
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Post-secondary certificate
Majors Related to Career
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