43-4121.00

Library Assistants, Clerical

Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

9.2OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

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Top 5% most at-risk occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 95% probability of automation for this role
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Top 5%
most at-risk
50
jobs riskier than this
-6.7%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

Library assistants in clerical roles perform circulation desk check-out, shelving, holds management, and basic patron assistance — tasks where RFID-based self-checkout systems, automated sorters, and AI catalog search tools are steadily reducing the routine transactional workload. Patron interaction for reference assistance, community program support, and accessibility services retains human value. Through 2027, clerical library positions will gradually decline as automation handles circulation tasks, while libraries that invest in community programming maintain staffing.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$36,010
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-6.7%
Declining
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

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92% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →