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.
Northwest Minnesota
| 120 | 14 | $19.97/hr | $14.38/hr | $14.69/hr | $18.23/hr | $25.27/hr | $28.37/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.