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Also known as: Accessioner, Audio-Visual Aide, Bibliographer, Bindery Library Technical Assistant
You arrive at the bustling downtown public library, clocking in at 8:45 AM. Your first task is to check the *Symphony* Integrated Library System for overnight holds and new arrivals. You quickly scan your email, noting a message from a colleague about a backlog of interlibrary loan requests. Next, you power on the self-checkout machines and prepare the circulation desk, ensuring all barcode scanners and receipt printers are ready for the day’s patrons. A quiet hum fills the air as the library slowly awakens.
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-6.4%
US average: +3.5%
10,800
per year (US)
72,800
in 2025 → 68,100 (2035)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The job outlook for Library Technicians is projected to decline by 6.4% through 2035, with about 10,800 openings each year due to people leaving the field. The median annual wage is $44,580. While an Associate's Degree is typical, further education can lead to roles like Librarian or Archivist.
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$44,580
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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