Career Information

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, "Library technicians both help librarians acquire, prepare, and organize material and assist users in finding information. Library technicians usually work under the supervision of a librarian, although they work independently in certain situations. As libraries increasingly use new technologies-such as CD-ROM, the Internet, virtual libraries, and automated databases-the duties of library technicians will expand and evolve accordingly." (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos113.htm#nature )

Below are some links to career information and job listings for library technical assistants, including the article quoted above.

• Career OneStop Profile
• LibraryCareers.org (ALA)
• Library Technicians -- Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Library Support Staff Resource Center (ALA)
• Library Support Staff.com
• North Suburban Library System Job Postings