As of June 2026, Librarians and Media Collections Specialists has an AI-exposure score of 61/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
AI Exposure Score for
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
61/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 70% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$68,270. About 13,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
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How you compare to similar Education roles
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61
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Your tasks, by AI exposure
Automatable
- Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other library materials, based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
- Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
- Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
- Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
- Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
- Check books in and out of the library.
- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, Web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
- Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
- Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
- Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
- Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Augmentable
- Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
- Develop library policies and procedures.
- Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
- Troubleshoot problems with audio-visual equipment.
- Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
- Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
- Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
- Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Durable
- Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
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