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Library Assistants, Clerical in The United States
(Empleados de biblioteca, administrativos)
Library Assistants, Clerical -- Compile records, sort and shelve books, and issue and receive library materials such as pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 43-4121.00 |
Career Interests | CRS |
Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
Job training required | (Short OJT) Short-term on-the-job training |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | -0.3 (low growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 94,400 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 91,600 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 13,700 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $19,030 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $29,820 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $44,970 |
Career Cluster | Education & Training (Educación y entrenamiento) |
Major Occupational Group | Office and Administrative Support |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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