Overview
Library assistants and clerks issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve books and provide general library information to users. They also perform clerical functions. Library clerks are employed by libraries or other establishments with library services.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Issue and receive library books and other materials
Sort and reshelve books and other library materials
Perform clerical activities such as manual and electronic filing and record payments received
Maintain journal subscriptions
Assist library users in accessing library materials and online resources, and in making interlibrary loans.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$50,054
$65,488
Job openings
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British Columbia
297expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Additional information
Progression to more senior positions is possible with experience and post-secondary education related to library science.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.