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Program Codes
04127
32814
Employment Percentage
-2.150537634
SOC ID
25-4031
SOC Title
Library Technicians
ONET ID
25-4031.00
ONET Concat ID
25403100
Median Salary
46924.8
EMSI Interest Area Term
Language and Learning Resources
Ed Level High School
15.02
Ed Level Certificate
17.049999
Ed Level Some College
8.85
Ed Level Associates
27.66
Ed Level Bachelors
29.620001
Ed Level Masters
1.81
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a Bachelor's degree
Career Description
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.
Core 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.
Start Annual Earnings
32656
Top Annual Earnings
64313.6
EMSI Career Title Slug
library-technician