DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2013

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	1,860	78	$17.72/hr	$0.37/hr	$11.32/hr	$13.92/hr	$17.66/hr	$21.34/hr	$23.64/hr
U S	100,230	1,403	$15.75/hr	$0.08/hr	$8.98/hr	$11.27/hr	$14.94/hr	$19.22/hr	$23.65/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Library Technicians Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Education and Health Services 1,190 $17.12/hr Public Administration 570 $19.33/hr Financial Activities 50 $11.66/hr Professional and Business Services 30 $20.68/hr Leisure and Hospitality 10 $11.63/hr

Other Regional Data For Library Technicians Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change 2010 - 2020 Minnesota 1,860 $17.66/hr 5.3% Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN-WI MSA 1,030 $18.13/hr N/A Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 950 $18.45/hr 6.6% Southeast Minnesota 300 $19.05/hr 5.6% Central Minnesota 280 $16.94/hr 8.0% Southwest Minnesota 230 $14.90/hr -0.5% Northwest Minnesota 180 $13.90/hr 2.9% Southeast Balance of State 180 $17.97/hr N/A La Crosse WI-MN MSA 140 $14.28/hr N/A Northwest Balance of State 140 $13.85/hr N/A Duluth-Superior MN-WI MSA 140 $17.96/hr N/A Northeast Minnesota 130 $18.59/hr 0.0% Southwest Balance of State 130 $13.37/hr N/A Saint Cloud MN MSA 120 $20.02/hr N/A Rochester MN MSA 70 $21.22/hr N/A Fargo-Moorhead ND-MN MSA 60 $14.81/hr N/A Mankato-North Mankato, MN MetroSA 50 $16.91/hr N/A Northeast Balance of State 50 $18.06/hr N/A Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 30 $13.63/hr N/A

Related Occupations

Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change 2010 - 2020
Office Clerks, General	55,550	$14.31/hr	13.8%
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	21,460	$22.09/hr	9.4%
Receptionists and Information Clerks	20,090	$13.77/hr	18.8%
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators	9,430	$17.70/hr	15.5%
Counter and Rental Clerks	7,300	$9.73/hr	8.5%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	2,650	$16.94/hr	4.4%
Library Assistants, Clerical	1,280	$11.43/hr	5.1%
Postal Service Clerks	1,060	$25.88/hr	-48.7%
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	770	$21.25/hr	-7.5%

• Assists patrons in operating equipment, obtaining library materials and services, and explains use of reference tools.
• Verifies bibliographical data, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition on computer terminal.
• Files catalog cards according to system used.
• Designs posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading program at library.
• Composes explanatory summaries of contents of books or other reference materials.
• Prepares order slips for materials, follows up on orders, and compiles lists of materials acquired or withdrawn.
• Compiles and maintains records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
• Directs activities of library clerks and aides.
• Issues identification card to borrowers and checks materials in and out.
• Reviews subject matter of materials to be classified and selects classification numbers and headings according to classification system.
• Processes print and non-print library materials, and classifies and catalogs materials.