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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Median Salary
64,370
Job Outlook
+3%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

State and local government

66%

Private not for profit

21%

Private for profit

10%

Federal Government

2%

Self-employed

1%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of librarians and library media specialists is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 13,300 openings for librarians and library media specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$39,240

10%

$64,370

Median

$97,100

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    64%

  • Some college

    10%

  • Bachelor's degree

    8%

  • Post-master's certificate

    4%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

  • Post baccalaureate

    2%

  • Doctoral degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Library and Information Science
  • School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
  • Children and Youth Library Services

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • Administrative
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.