Salary Breakdown
Library Technicians
Average
$35,760
ANNUAL
$17.19
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,700
ANNUAL
$13.80
HOURLY
Mid Level
$36,620
ANNUAL
$17.61
HOURLY
Expert Level
$47,360
ANNUAL
$22.77
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Library Technicians
Projected Jobs
Library Technicians
860
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Library Technicians
01
Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
02
Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
03
Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed.
04
Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
05
Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
06
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.
07
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
08
Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
09
Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
10
Issue identification cards to borrowers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Library Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
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