About
Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$64.3k
Annual median Salary
Education
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
65%
Master's degree
10%
Some college, no degree
8%
Bachelor's degree
Careers
Typical Job Titles
Librarian
Library Media Specialist
Media Specialist
Reference Librarian