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How much does a Library Technician make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Library Technician in the United States is $28 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $24 and $32. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Library Technician?

A Library Technician or library assistant is a skilled library and information paraprofessional trained to perform the day-to-day functions of a library, and assists librarians in the acquisition, preparation, and organization of information. They also assist library patrons in finding information. The widespread use of computerized information storage and retrieval systems has resulted in library technicians assisting in the handling of technical services (such as cataloguing) that were once performed exclusively by librarians. Especially in small village libraries, a Library Technician may b...

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Community Gear Library Technician

Lake County Government - Leadville , CO

The Community Gear Library Technician will support the day-to-day operations of the GOL! Community Gear Library (CGL). This is a part-time seasonal position from approximately mid-May to mid-August

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Library Technician I-Public Services

Montana Tech - Butte , MT

Library Technician I-Public Services Full-Time $14.47/Hour Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and ...

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Library Media Technician-Elementary - 4 hrs/day (Northlake)

Twin Rivers Unified School District - Sacramento , CA

Library Media Technician-Elementary - 4 hrs/day (Northlake/PC#253707) NOTE: Position starts the 2024-2025 School Year. Position Summary: Performs clerical library duties in a school library ...

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Security Technician - Downtown Branch - 25 Hours

Monroe County Public Library - Bloomington , IN

Security Technician Building Services and Security Part Time | 25 Hours a Week Monday: 4:15p - 9 ... I patrol the property to ensure facility, grounds and Library materials and assets are kept secure ...

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Materials Handler (Main, part-time)

Boulder Public Library District - Boulder , CO

The Boulder Public Library District (BPLD) is committed to advancing equity in our diverse ... Resolves minor problems with the system's functioning with the support of hotline technicians when ...

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Information Technology Manager

Jefferson County Library - High Ridge , MO

Information Technology staff - Computer Technician CASH HANDLING: None COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: None ... Assists the Library Director and Assistant Director with Information Technology related tasks and ...

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What does a Library Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Library Technician

Operates and maintains a functional library/multimedia/resource center.

March 24, 2023

Communicates frequently and effectively with Digital and special collections staff and other departmental staff or administration in a timely manner regarding procedures, policies, and other necessary information.

April 26, 2023

Checks translation requests by verifying accuracy and performing a word and page count of the document in order to provide a cost estimation that includes foreign patents, screening requests (per defined criteria) and maintaining simple statistics.

May 02, 2023

Performs special searches of various computer and card catalogs and files to locate and/or verify bibliographic data in support of various preservation functions, to verify entry or call number, and to identify the relationship of the piece in hand to the collection as a whole.

May 08, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Library Technician in the United States. The average hourly rate for Library Technician ranges from $24 to $32 with the average hourly pay of $28. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $24 to $32 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $28.

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