Library Technicians

Education and Training
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

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Library Technician job outlook

  • There are 1,770 workers in this occupation in Washington.

Education needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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