DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	1,210	61	$22.16/hr	$0.49/hr	$14.65/hr	$17.58/hr	$21.74/hr	$25.64/hr	$30.69/hr
U S	88,720	2,041	$17.94/hr	$0.13/hr	$10.69/hr	$12.85/hr	$16.95/hr	$22.13/hr	$27.28/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Library Technicians Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Education and Health Services 600 $22.79/hr Public Administration 510 $20.77/hr Professional and Business Services 30 $27.61/hr

Other Regional Data For Library Technicians Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change 2022 - 2032 Minnesota 1,210 $21.74/hr -5.4% Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 870 $21.67/hr N/A Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 750 $22.75/hr -5.0% Central Minnesota 130 $19.15/hr -5.4% Southeast Minnesota 120 $22.54/hr -5.3% Southwest Minnesota 120 $18.39/hr -6.3% Fargo ND-MN MSA 110 $17.97/hr N/A Northeast Minnesota 100 $21.77/hr -7.9% Duluth MN-WI MSA 80 $21.25/hr N/A Southeast Balance of State 70 $20.56/hr N/A Northwest Minnesota 70 $17.10/hr -4.1% Rochester MN MSA 60 $24.82/hr N/A La Crosse WI-MN MSA 60 $15.51/hr N/A Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 50 $15.62/hr N/A Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 50 $21.03/hr N/A Northeast Balance of State 40 $20.37/hr N/A Southwest Balance of State 40 $17.34/hr N/A St Cloud MN MSA 30 $20.51/hr N/A Northwest Balance of State 30 $16.58/hr N/A

Related Occupations

Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change 2022 - 2032
Office Clerks, General	52,080	$18.44/hr	-3.9%
Receptionists and Information Clerks	16,900	$14.83/hr	0.2%
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	10,720	$28.59/hr	-20.3%
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators	7,770	$20.91/hr	0.5%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	6,790	$22.52/hr	-1.7%
Counter and Rental Clerks	4,740	$14.46/hr	1.4%
Library Assistants, Clerical	2,370	$15.36/hr	-5.3%
Postal Service Clerks	1,530	$23.01/hr	-6.6%
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	570	$23.91/hr	N/A

• Assists patrons in operating equipment, obtaining library materials and services, and explains use of reference tools.
• Verifies bibliographical data, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition on computer terminal.
• Files catalog cards according to system used.
• Designs posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading program at library.
• Composes explanatory summaries of contents of books or other reference materials.
• Prepares order slips for materials, follows up on orders, and compiles lists of materials acquired or withdrawn.
• Compiles and maintains records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
• Directs activities of library clerks and aides.
• Issues identification card to borrowers and checks materials in and out.
• Reviews subject matter of materials to be classified and selects classification numbers and headings according to classification system.
• Processes print and non-print library materials, and classifies and catalogs materials.