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 |
4,260 Medium |
& |
-6.7% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
655 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
184 Medium |
& |
-8.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
77 Small |
& |
-13.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,974 Medium |
& |
-6.4% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
305 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
35 Very small |
& |
-11.4% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
228 Medium |
& |
-2.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Du Page County |
276 Small |
& |
-5.8% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
43 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
85 Small |
& |
-7.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
52 Small |
& |
-9.6% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
195 Small |
& |
-4.6% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
30 Very few |
| McHenry County |
72 Small |
& |
1.4% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
94 Small |
& |
-11.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
89 Small |
& |
-4.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
186 Small |
& |
-8.6% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
72 Small |
& |
-13.9% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
66 Small |
& |
-9.1% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
93 Small |
& |
-9.7% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
45 Small |
& |
-11.1% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
109 Small |
& |
-4.6% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
96 Small |
& |
-11.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
21 Very small |
& |
-19.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
157 Small |
& |
-3.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| United States |
78,600 Medium |
& |
-6.9% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
13,000 Few |