Library Technicians
SOC Code: 25-4031 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Library Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | $41,226 | $55,723 | $70,200 | $84,698 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,019 | $60,965 | $68,910 | $76,856 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $51,355 | $59,155 | $66,976 | $74,776 |
| New Haven, CT | $42,266 | $52,936 | $63,606 | $74,277 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,627 | $58,261 | $65,915 | $73,549 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,688 | $56,618 | $61,526 | $66,456 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $51,189 | $56,222 | $61,256 | $66,290 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $47,403 | $53,685 | $59,946 | $66,227 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $50,939 | $55,994 | $61,027 | $66,082 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $53,186 | $56,992 | $60,778 | $64,584 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.4 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Active Learning | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Administrative | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.3 |
| Education and Training | 3.2 |
| Communications and Media | 2.8 |
| Psychology | 2.6 |
| Mathematics | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 29.6% |
| Associate's degree | 27.7% |
| Some college | 17.1% |
| High school diploma | 15.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 8.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 1.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
- Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
- Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
- Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.
- Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
- Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
- Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
- Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
Technology Skills
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