Library Technicians
Educational Instruction and LibraryAI Impact Assessment
This job may see some changes due to AI, but human skills remain important.
Library Technicians with an AI automation risk score of 42%. Analysis includes 31 core tasks.
Safer Career Paths
Stockers and Order Fillers
25% AI Risk
Human-centered work and decision ownership.
Receptionists and Information Clerks
15% AI Risk
Human-centered work and decision ownership.
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
28% AI Risk
Human-centered work and decision ownership.
Key Tasks
Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.
Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.
Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.
Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.
Review subject matter of materials to be classified and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.
Process interlibrary loans for patrons.
Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.
Upskilling Courses
Data Sources
Analysis based on O*NET data