Also called: Shelver
Shelves books and keeps the library organized—often a first job for teens.
Pushes carts of returned books through the stacks, puts each one back in exact call-number order, and tidies the children's room.
Mostly part-time hourly pay.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No diploma needed; many are high school students.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Big libraries use automated sorters, but shelving in call-number order is still a common first teen job.
Age 14+. One way to start: Apply at your public library for page jobs; many hire high school students
Classes: English, Math, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4121.
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