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Occupational Report
for Library Technicians (25-4031)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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; remove or repair damaged books; register patrons; check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Include bookmobile drivers who operate bookmobiles or light trucks that pull trailers to specific locations on a predetermined schedule and assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
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Employment Outlook
for Library Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Library Technicians
There are 1 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 1
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Library Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Library Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$10.70 |
$12.87 |
$15.24 |
$18.51 |
$21.78
|
$15.67 |
$32,602 |
| Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook |
9.53 |
13.26 |
15.59 |
17.59 |
19.01
|
14.95 |
31,100 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
13.60 |
15.56 |
18.15 |
21.19 |
23.74
|
18.26 |
37,979 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
10.77 |
12.22 |
14.40 |
16.99 |
20.08
|
14.84 |
30,858 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
10.22 |
12.16 |
14.73 |
18.38 |
21.78
|
15.38 |
31,995 |
| Lane |
11.78 |
14.35 |
17.18 |
20.03 |
23.02
|
17.18 |
35,742 |
| Douglas |
9.42 |
11.17 |
13.23 |
15.24 |
17.59
|
13.27 |
27,591 |
| Coos / Curry |
10.08 |
11.21 |
12.78 |
14.63 |
15.80
|
12.89 |
26,815 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
11.39 |
13.18 |
14.59 |
16.18 |
18.98
|
14.76 |
30,687 |
| Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco |
10.44 |
11.07 |
12.11 |
13.69 |
15.42
|
12.46 |
25,922 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
12.23 |
13.11 |
14.44 |
15.88 |
18.26
|
14.52 |
30,209 |
| Klamath / Lake |
9.01 |
9.82 |
13.13 |
14.67 |
15.59
|
12.48 |
25,967 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
9.39 |
10.60 |
12.79 |
18.28 |
23.72
|
14.73 |
30,626 |
| Baker / Union / Wallowa |
11.61 |
13.04 |
14.29 |
15.46 |
17.23
|
14.31 |
29,754 |
| Grant / Harney / Malheur |
10.32 |
11.30 |
12.79 |
14.85 |
16.20
|
13.19 |
27,442 |
| Clackamas |
9.25 |
11.14 |
14.74 |
18.15 |
21.58
|
14.97 |
31,140 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Library Technicians
Industry
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Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
1,389 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
181 |
|
Information
|
Private |
18 |
|
Other Information Services
|
Private |
17 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
19 |
|
Educational Services
|
Private |
129 |
|
Elementary and Secondary Schools
|
Private |
25 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
Private |
104 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
127 |
|
Information
|
State |
18 |
|
Other Information Services
|
State |
18 |
|
Educational Services
|
State |
108 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
State |
108 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
1,076 |
|
Information
|
Local |
123 |
|
Educational Services
|
Local |
479 |
|
Elementary and Secondary Schools
|
Local |
398 |
|
Public Administration
|
Local |
471 |
|
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
466 |
Educational Requirements
for Library Technicians
Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Library Technicians
- Analyze Describe And Catalog Artifacts
- Apply Early Childhood Education Techniques
- Apply Library Science Principles
- Apply Teaching Techniques
- Collect Academic Research Data
- Collect And Index Resources And Information
- Convert Information Into Instructional Program
- Design Information Storage And Retrieval Systems
- Design Library Displays
- Develop And Organize Arts-Related Information And Index Systems
- Disseminate Knowledge Of Literature And Languages
- Maintain Libraries
- Maintain Reference Library
- Make Presentations
- Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Restore Photographs
- Select And Classify Materials For Library Collections
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
- Use Electronic Scanners
- Use Library Cataloging And Informational Retrieval Software
- Use Multi-Media Technology In Educational And Library Settings
- Use On-Line Search Techniques
Schools and Training Providers
for Library Technicians
No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Library Technicians
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
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