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Library Technicians in The United States
(Técnicos en bibliotecología)
Library Technicians -- 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; remove or repair damaged books; register patrons; check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who operate bookmobiles or light trucks that pull trailers to specific locations on a predetermined schedule and assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 25-4031.00 |
| Career Interests | CSE |
| Minimum education required | (Postsecondary) Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | -0.3 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 94,700 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 91,900 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 14,000 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $22,010 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $36,950 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $56,170 |
| Career Cluster | Education & Training (Educación y entrenamiento) |
| Major Occupational Group | Education, Training, and Library |
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