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Library Technicians

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$39970	13000	-6.8%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$39970

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

13000

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

-6.8%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

Process library materials.
Maintain operational records.
Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
Train staff members.
Direct activities of subordinates.
Search information sources to find specific data.
Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
Deliver items.
Mediate disputes.
Organize informational materials.
Respond to customer problems or complaints.
Collect deposits, payments or fees.
Distribute instructional or library materials.
Classify materials according to standard systems.
Send information, materials or documentation.
Operate audiovisual equipment.
Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
Develop instructional materials.
Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
Help patrons use library or archival resources.
Provide information to the general public.
Maintain computer equipment or software.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
Sort mail.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

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.
Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment.
Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
Collect fines and respond to complaints about fines.
Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.
Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.
Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.
Issue identification cards to borrowers.
Review subject matter of materials to be classified and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.
Process interlibrary loans for patrons.
Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.
Send out notices about lost or overdue books.
Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.
Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.
Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs, such as library tours.
Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.
Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.
Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.
Sort and deliver library mail and packages.
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment, such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.
Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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