Library Technicians

# 602 overall · better than 30.8% of other jobs
3.1
Moderate Risk
46.7% tasks are partially/fully automatable
2/5
Emotional Intelligence
3/5
Automatability
3/5
Technical Feasibility
3/5
Physical Requirements
3/5
Forgivability
4/5
Ethics
4/5
Economic Incentive
While significant portions of the job can be automated, especially routine tasks, the need for human interaction and oversight remains, making full displacement unlikely.

Median Salary: $39,310

Traits: 57

26/100Consequence_of_Error
76/100Contact_With_Others
51/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
11/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
68/100Deal_With_External_Customers
15/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
47/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
42/100Degree_of_Automation
35/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
93/100Electronic_Mail
43/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
16/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
8/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
7/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
5/100Exposed_to_High_Places
12/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
6/100Exposed_to_Radiation
5/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
16/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
95/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
79/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
56/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
70/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
60/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
74/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
79/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
9/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
7/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
97/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
16/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
57/100Letters_and_Memos
36/100Level_of_Competition
13/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
7/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
10/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
62/100Physical_Proximity
25/100Public_Speaking
43/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
34/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
53/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
32/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
6/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
10/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
25/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
65/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
65/100Spend_Time_Sitting
41/100Spend_Time_Standing
58/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
29/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
82/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
86/100Telephone
62/100Time_Pressure
11/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
8/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
5/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
12/100Work_Schedules
77/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Library Technicians

Low to No Risk
11
Moderate Risk
3
High Risk
9
Extreme Risk
5
  • 2Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
  • 1.4Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.
  • 0.1Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
  • 2.5Collect fines and respond to complaints about fines.
  • 1.5Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.
  • 2.5Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.
  • 1Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.
  • 2Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed.
  • 2.3Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment.
  • 2Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
  • 0.4Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs, such as library tours.

46.7% of Library Technicians tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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