Labor Trends & Statistics for Library Workers

When considering a new career, it is critical to look at various aspects of the profession that may affect overall satisfaction. These involve more than just salaries and benefits. A variety of factors should be considered. Factors such as these listed below should be taken into account when thinking about a career.

• the training and education needed
• earnings
• expected job prospects
• what workers do on the job
• working conditions

Resources

The resources listed on this page should aid you in looking at these aspects of careers in libraries.

• Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook (work environment, training, etc.)
  • Librarians
  • Library Technicians and Assistants
    
    

• U.S. Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO
  • Library Workers Fact Sheet (trends and salary data)
    
    

• Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Wage Outlook
  • Librarians
  • Library Technicians
  • Library Assistants