Activities | Library technicians help librarians acquire, prepare, and organize material, and assist users in finding information. They assist 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 references. Library technicians compile records; sort and shelve books; remove or repair damaged books; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. |
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Outlook | Average job growth |
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Median Income | $26,560 per year in 2006 |
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Work Context & Conditions | Technicians answer questions and provide assistance to library users. Those who prepare library materials sit at desks or computer terminals for long periods. |
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Minimum Education Requirements | General High School Program
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Skills | Active Listening, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension |
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Abilities | Oral Expression, Category Flexibility, Speech Clarity, Information Ordering |
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Interviews | Crystal Smith |
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