Library Technicians   25-4031

Education & Training
promising occupation

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.

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Occupation Details

 

Location

Maryland

Education Requirements

Postsecondary nondegree award

Growth Opportunity

8.20% growth rate
290 annual job openings

Wage Range

$23/hour 18.71 22.53 50th percentile 26.95

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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