Also called: Library Clerk
Checks out materials, shelves books, and helps visitors at the library.
Works the circulation desk, shelves returned books, helps a kid get a library card, and processes holds.
BLS library assistants, clerical (approx).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Shrinking (about -1% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Self-service kiosks and automated holds reduce desk work; helping patrons in person keeps some posts.
Age 16+. One way to start: Watch your public or school library's job page for library assistant or clerk openings
Classes: Computer applications, English, A second language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4121.
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