Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Elementary, middle, and high schools
- Public libraries
- Colleges and universities
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to decline due to the increased use of digital library collections. Budget cuts may limit the amount of library technicians that can be hired.
Many openings will become available to replace workers who leave the field. Turnover is high because the pay can be low and full-time jobs are rare.
Library Technicians (CIS 100357)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
6,472 Large |
& |
-2.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
900 High |
| Champaign Area |
249 Medium |
& |
-4.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
119 Small |
& |
-12.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,049 Large |
& |
0.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
443 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
50 Small |
& |
-2.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
329 Medium |
& |
0.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Du Page County |
408 Medium |
& |
-14.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
48 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
129 Small |
& |
-4.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
69 Small |
& |
-15.9% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
81 Small |
& |
-4.9% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Lake County |
298 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
45 Few |
| McHenry County |
116 Small |
& |
-8.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
135 Medium |
& |
-8.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
142 Medium |
& |
-7.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
276 Medium |
& |
-7.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
119 Medium |
& |
-9.2% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
119 Medium |
& |
1.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
145 Small |
& |
-10.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
72 Small |
& |
-9.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
144 Medium |
& |
-6.9% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
146 Medium |
& |
-3.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
38 Small |
& |
-7.9% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
244 Medium |
& |
-1.6% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| United States |
81,500 Medium |
& |
-5.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
13,200 Few |