DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
25-4031 Library Technicians
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northwest Balance of State | 30 | 13 | $17.41/hr | $0.97/hr | $12.74/hr | $14.03/hr | $16.58/hr | $19.09/hr | $25.34/hr |
| 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. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,560 | $16.98/hr | N/A |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 870 | $14.48/hr | N/A |
| Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators | 480 | $18.16/hr | N/A |
| Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 330 | $23.89/hr | N/A |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 300 | $21.90/hr | N/A |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | 270 | $12.54/hr | N/A |
| Postal Service Clerks | 240 | $22.46/hr | N/A |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 240 | $12.65/hr | N/A |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | N/A | $19.66/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Library Technicians
- 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.
