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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 InterestsCRS
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 ClusterEducation & Training
(Educación y entrenamiento)
Major Occupational GroupOffice and Administrative Support

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