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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 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Library Technicians There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web for Library Technicians There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Library Technicians No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Library Technicians
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $11.05 $13.14 $15.55 $18.78 $22.31 $16.04 $33,363
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 10.38 14.56 16.11 17.60 18.53 15.50 32,235
Multnomah / Washington 14.12 15.98 18.43 21.77 24.33 18.80 39,101
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 10.95 12.53 14.37 17.30 20.62 15.02 31,239
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 10.54 12.87 15.20 18.53 21.81 15.75 32,764
Lane 10.55 13.48 16.65 19.45 22.49 16.47 34,258
Douglas 9.44 11.91 13.51 15.03 17.43 13.42 27,904
Coos / Curry 10.38 11.68 12.95 14.54 15.91 13.22 27,487
Jackson / Josephine 11.79 13.30 14.84 16.71 19.01 15.01 31,226
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 10.51 11.11 12.10 13.45 15.32 12.41 25,807
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 11.92 12.94 14.16 15.54 17.91 14.31 29,759
Klamath / Lake 9.20 10.11 13.39 15.16 18.56 13.28 27,623
Morrow / Umatilla 9.12 10.73 14.13 17.64 21.09 14.65 30,477
Baker / Union / Wallowa 11.98 12.96 14.23 15.72 18.27 14.59 30,351
Grant / Harney / Malheur 10.69 11.73 12.84 14.25 15.64 12.93 26,910
Clackamas 9.30 11.40 14.95 19.22 22.78 15.48 32,190
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Library Technicians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,579 1,721 142 9.0% 14 74 88
Multnomah / Washington 485 541 56 11.5% 6 23 29
Clackamas 205 215 10 4.9% 1 9 10
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 203 220 17 8.4% 2 10 11
Jackson / Josephine 124 136 12 9.7% 1 6 7
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 116 124 8 6.9% 1 5 6
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 96 112 16 16.7% 2 5 6
Lane 91 100 9 9.9% 1 4 5
Coos / Curry 60 63 3 5.0% 0 3 3
Morrow / Umatilla 51 55 4 7.8% 0 2 3
Douglas 35 36 1 2.9% 0 2 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 34 35 1 2.9% 0 2 2
Grant / Harney / Malheur 24 27 3 12.5% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 22 24 2 9.1% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 20 21 1 5.0% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 16 18 2 12.5% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Library Technicians
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,579
Total, All Industries Private 219
Information Private 33
Other Information Services Private 33
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 18
Educational Services Private 150
Elementary and Secondary Schools Private 36
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Private 114
Total, All Industries State 150
Information State 13
Other Information Services State 13
Educational Services State 137
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 137
Total, All Industries Local 1,205
Educational Services Local 463
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 385
Public Administration Local 647
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 642
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 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.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Library Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Librarians 68%