Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists to increase by 2.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 142,300 to 145,900 jobs. Its estimate of 12,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($68,270), education (Master's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
142,300
Projected employment (2034)
145,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
12,600
Pay & Preparation
$68,270
Master's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.62/5) • Writing (3.62/5) • Service Orientation (3.38/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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