Pathway: Educational Support
Job: Library Technician
Job Description
Library Technicians help librarians acquire, organize and prepare materials. They help patrons find information and materials. Some library technicians operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
Necessary Education
High School Diploma to Bachelor’s Degree
Many employers require an Associate Degree in liberal arts and library-related studies
Helpful High School Courses
English, Mathematics, Social Science, Computer Application and Database Courses
Working Conditions
- Works directly under the supervision of a librarian
- Work may require weekends and evenings
- May require sitting at a desk or computer terminal for long periods of time
- Work involves public contact and interaction with patrons
- May be required to do repetitive tasks as well as research
- Works in a comfortable, quiet setting
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$29,630
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wage,
$14.24
Career Ladder Information
- Library technicians advance by assuming more responsibilities and by gaining additional formal education - Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Enjoy performing computer searches
- Like a comfortable, quiet setting
- Enjoy working with people and data
- Like to assist others using computer systems to access data
- Enjoy keeping up with new technologies
- Enjoy reading and language
Did you know?
- Library technicians must be computer-literate.
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