Systems / Digital Services Librarian

Runs the technology behind a library—catalog software, e-books, websites.

A day in the life

Upgrades the catalog system, fixes e-book access problems, and builds a new website search feature.

Pay over a career

Starting

$55k

Typical

$75k

High

$105k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. MLIS with technical skills.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: Library Science, Computer Science.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI and vendor software automate more catalog and e-book tasks; integrating and troubleshooting systems stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Computer Science, Computer applications, AP English Language.

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Official data: O*NET occupation 25-4022.

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