Library Assistants, Clerical
Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm.
About the profession
Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.
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Based on the Library Assistants, Clerical role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Library Assistants, Clerical → Technician Library Assistants, Clerical → Senior Technician Library Assistants, Clerical → Lead Technician Library Assistants, Clerical
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
50K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $23,510 - $30,183/year With equity/bonuses: $25,861 - $36,220 Top markets (SF/NYC): $27,036 - $36,220 Execute core tasks using Service…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-of-date items.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $16,457 - $27,165 Year 2-3: Junior level $30,183 - $35,012 Year 4-6: Mid level $35,012 - $37,961 Year 7-10: Senior level $37,961 - $45,704 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Library Assistants, Clerical genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Service Orientation and Reading Comprehension You…
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