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Library Technician.
Organizes library materials and assists patrons. At risk from digital libraries and automated systems.
US workers
102K
Avg. salary
$34K
AI risk
72%
Horizon
5-7 years
Assessment
Where this role sits on the index.
Automation risk72%
Substantial exposure within 5–7 years across most core tasks.
The Brief
What's at stake.
Library technicians catalog materials, assist patrons, and manage collections. Digital libraries reduce physical collection needs. RFID systems automate material tracking. AI recommendation engines help patrons find resources.
Task Analysis
Where the work goes.
AI will handle
- 01Catalog library materials
- 02Organize collections
- 03Process check-outs
- 04Maintain records
- 05Organize shelves
You stay relevant
- 01Assist patrons with research
- 02Repair materials
- 03Update systems
Stay ahead
The playbook.
Required
Core skills
- — Organization
- — Library systems
- — Customer service
- — Computer skills
- — Cataloging knowledge
Emerging
Future skills
- — Digital curation
- — Information architecture
- — Research support
Leverage
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How we built this file.
01Bureau of Labor Statistics
02American Library Association
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