Circulation Technicians


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Circulation Technicians

Circulation Technicians - At a Glance

Library technicians help librarians order, prepare, and organize materials.

Quick Facts:  Library Technical Assistants
WagesEarn $42,708 per year
EmploymentLarge occupation
10 Year GrowthDeclining
Annual OpeningsHigh

Preparation 

A library technician typically needs to:

  • have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • complete a formal training program

Working Conditions 

In a typical work setting, library technical assistants:

  • Have a medium to high level of social contact. They work with library customers and staff, but also work alone part of the time.
  • Always work indoors.
  • Must be exact in their work. Errors could cause library materials to be misplaced or lost.
  • Usually work full time.

Wages 

In Illinois, library technical assistants earn a median wage of $42,708 per year.

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$ amounts are in thousands of dollars.

Employment and Outlook 

In Illinois, 6,472 library technical assistants work in this large occupation.

LocationEmployment10 Year GrowthAnnual Openings
Illinois6,472
Large
-2.9%
Declining
900
High
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.