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Library Assistants, Clerical
Office and Administrative Support · SOC 43-4121
9.8% AI Exposure — Medium
$36,910
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
13,700
Proj. Annual Openings
85,520
Employment (OEWS 2025)
90/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure9.8%
AI Resiliency90/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure19.1%
Top Skills
1.Service Orientation
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Active Listening
4.Writing
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.
Common titles: Acquisitions Assistant, Cataloging Assistant, Library Aide, Library Assistant, Library Associate, Library Circulation Assistant
Representative Tasks
- •Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
- •Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
- •Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
- •Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
- •Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Maintain security.
- •Sort materials or products.
- •Enter information into databases or software programs.
- •Track goods or materials.
- •Distribute materials to employees or customers.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Access · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotCataloging softwareDatabase softwareOnline Computer Library Center (OCLC) databasesRecordkeeping softwareResourceMate PlusWorldCat
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
27.0%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| Outlook | Average | 22% Bright |
| Median Salary | $36,910 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 90/100 | N/A |