Also called: Library associate, Circulation supervisor
Helps run library services: checking out materials, processing new books, and helping patrons.
Library techs check materials in and out, repair and process books, help patrons with computers, and handle interlibrary loans.
BLS library technicians and assistants.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 1 year after high school. High school diploma; associate degree in library technology helps.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Library Technology (associate).
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years). BLS projects declines as self-checkout and automation spread.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Self-checkout, automated sorting and AI help desks cut routine circulation work; helping patrons in person stays human.
Classes: Computer applications, Business, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-4031.
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