Library Clerical Assistant

Code: 43-4121.00

Also known as: Acquisitions Assistant, Cataloging Assistant, Library Aide, Library Assistant, Library Associate, Library Circulation Assistant, Library Clerical Assistant, Library Clerk, Library Services Assistant

Description: Library Clerical Assistants perform a variety of administrative tasks related to day-to-day library activities, such as registering patrons for library cards, sorting book shelves, receiving library materials and helping patrons locate electronic and print material.Library Clerical Assistants generally have an Associate's degree or a postsecondary degree. They learn many skills through on-the-job training.

Library Clerical Assistant

Typical wages


10% $19,650
25% $23,240
Median $28,730
75% $36,570
90% $45,930
10% $9.45
25% $11.17
Median $13.81
75% $17.58
90% $22.08

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
90,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
87,000
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 12,200