What is the salary of a Library Assistant, Clerical?

The typical salary range is $25,207 - $50,414 per year.

Human Resources & ConsultingDeclining

Library Assistant, Clerical

Operational-level

Also known as: Access Services Assistant, Acquisitions Assistant, Administrative Library Assistant, Book Sorter

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

Library ScienceInformation ScienceArchival StudiesRecords ManagementOffice AdministrationPublic ServicesData ManagementCustomer ServiceOperations

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Adobe Acrobat Adobe Photoshop C++Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word

In-demand software

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-6.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

12,300

per year (US)

Jobs today

89,500

in 2025 → 83,800 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

Moderate

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Shelf Stocker
Office Clerk
Data Entry Clerk

Library Assistant, Clerical

Where it can lead

Library Technician
Librarian
Archival Assistant

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely automate routine tasks such as cataloging, inventory management, and basic patron inquiries via chatbots, potentially reducing the need for manual clerical work. This shift could enable library assistants to focus more on digital literacy training, complex research support, and community engagement, transforming their roles towards more interactive and specialized services.

Salary

$36,910

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position