Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

SOC Code: 25-4022

Librarians and Media Collections Specialistss check books in and out of the library. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 85.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Reading Comprehension.

AI-Proof Score: 85.9Very High
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Median Salary

$64,320

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Job Growth

1.7%

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Training Time

Extensive preparation (4+ years)

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Job Zone

Zone 5 / 5

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Training Cost

~$80,000

Key Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking

Common Tasks

  • Check books in and out of the library.
  • Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
  • Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
  • Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
  • Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists — AI-Proof Careers