Library technicians and assistants held about 210,700 jobs in 2014. They work in local public libraries, corporate and specialty libraries, and school and university libraries.
Library technicians and assistants generally work indoors. They spend much of their time at public service desks or at computer terminals. Some spend time in the library stacks reshelving books, a task that may require bending or stretching to reach the shelves.
Work Schedules
More than half of library technicians and assistants worked part time in 2014.
Library technicians and assistants in school libraries work during regular school hours. Those in public or college libraries often work weekends, evenings, and some holidays. In corporate libraries, library technicians and assistants work normal business hours but may be asked to work overtime.