NYC Hired: Library Assistants, Clerical

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Compile records, sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials. Excludes “Library Technicians” (25-4031).

Current openings

Book Sorter 1
Circulation Clerk 1
Library Aide 5
Library Clerk 1
Medical Library Assistant 33

Number of positions

2012: 2,380 2014: 2,530

Annual job postings

New: 80 Replacement: 120
(Total: 200)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$16,910
($8/hour)

Middle:
$21,980
($10/hour)

Up to:
$30,340
($14/hour)

Average:
$25,860
($12/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.