As of June 2026, Library Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 70/100 (High 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.
Library Technicians
More exposed than 91% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$44,580. About 13,000 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.
How you compare to similar Education roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
- Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
- Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
- Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.
- Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
- Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
- Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
- Process interlibrary loans for patrons.
- Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed.
- Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
- Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
- Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
- Review subject matter of materials to be classified and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.
- Collect fines and respond to complaints about fines.
- Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
- Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment.
- Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
- Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.
- Issue identification cards to borrowers.
- Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (80%).
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