Occupational Employment Statistics
25-4031 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 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.
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Minnesota
| 930 | 47 | $23.33/hr | $14.55/hr | $18.63/hr | $24.43/hr | $27.22/hr | $31.41/hr |
| Information | N/A | N/A |
| Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
| Education and Health Services | 300 | $25.49/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | 610 | $20.13/hr |
- Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
- File catalog cards according to system used.
- Sort and deliver library mail and packages.
- 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.
- 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.
- Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
- Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
- Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.
- Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
- Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.