Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $75,000Overview
Library technicians work in all areas of library services, supporting professional librarians or working independently to help people access information. They order and catalog books, help library patrons locate materials, and make the library's services and facilities readily available. Technicians verify bibliographic information on orders, and perform basic cataloging of materials received. They answer routine questions about library services and refer questions requiring professional help to librarians. Technicians also help with circulation desk operations and oversee the work of stack workers, library aides, and other clerical workers. They circulate audiovisual equipment and materials and inspect items upon return. Approximately 81,500 library technicians, who are also known as library technical assistants, are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Conventional
Helpful
Organized
Career Ladder
Librarian
Library Technician
Library Assistant
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