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Library Technicians
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.
What a library technician does
Become a library technician
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good library technician
- Reading work related information.
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Looking for ways to help people.
- Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $30 per hour with an average salary of $54,900 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $23 and $33 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $18,400 and $53,100 per year.
- 68% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The average hourly rate for part-time workers is $28 per hour with an average salary of $31,000 per year.
Library Technician job outlook
- There are 1,770 workers in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 1% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 13% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.