SOC 25-4031
Library Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ78/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ73,770
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$40K
$28K โ $61K
Projected Growth
๐-6.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค82/100
High exposure
๐ก Library Technicians face a risk score of 78/100 โ 34 points above the national average of 44. With 82/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $40K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 78/100, Library Technicians faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include large language model automation of analysis tasks and ai-powered research and literature review tools. The 73,770 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in mentoring students through personal and academic challenges and inspiring and motivating students through personal connection to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Library Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI-powered research and literature review tools
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
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.
Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Web page creation and editing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administrative
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 82% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 82% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 80% |