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Occupational Report for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists (25-9011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Prepare, plan, and operate audio-visual teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file audio-visual materials.

Employment Outlook for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the statewide average.

Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $8.46 $12.18 $17.62 $24.67 $29.50 $18.52 $38,513
Multnomah / Washington 14.53 18.19 22.66 27.14 30.14 22.54 46,901
Lane 11.13 12.69 13.89 15.09 15.81 14.00 29,133
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 103 117 14 13.6% 1 2 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 32 34 2 6.2% 0 1 1
Multnomah / Washington 13 16 3 23.1% 0 0 1
Coos / Curry 10 9 -1 -10.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Lane 8 12 4 50.0% 0 0 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clackamas 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 2 3 1 50.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 0 2 2 NA 0 0 0

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 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 103
Total, All Industries Private 20
Educational Services Private 16
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Private 13
Total, All Industries State 31
Educational Services State 31
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 31
Total, All Industries Local 50
Educational Services Local 36
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 14
Public Administration Local 14
Administration of Human Resource Programs Local 14
Educational Requirements for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 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 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists
  • Apply Audio Techniques
  • Apply Audio Technology
  • Apply Childhood Development Theories
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Apply Teaching Techniques In Classroom
  • Convert Information Into Instructional Program
  • Coordinate Educational Program
  • Design Classroom Presentations
  • Develop Instructional Materials
  • Facilitate Meetings
  • Maintain Safe Environment For Students
  • Make Presentations
  • Mentor Co-Workers
  • Operate Video Cameras
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Prepare Audio-Visual Teaching Aids
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Meeting Materials And Audio-Video Equipment
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Multi-Media Technology In Educational And Library Settings
  • Use On-Line Search Techniques
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 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
Instructional Coordinators 55%
Teacher Assistants 42%
Teachers And Instructors, All Other 39%
Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 37%
Graduate Teaching Assistants 36%
Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 33%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 32%
Middle School Teachers, Except Special And Vocational Education 31%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 31%
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, And Elementary School 30%