Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books; remove or repair damaged books; register patrons; check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Include bookmobile drivers who operate bookmobiles or light trucks that pull trailers to specific locations on a predetermined schedule and assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,740 | 10.72 | 7.29 | 12.43 | 22,290 | 15,170 | 25,860 |
| Joplin MSA | 40 | 10.19 | 6.42 | 12.07 | 21,190 | 13,360 | 25,110 |
| Columbia MSA | 210 | 10.03 | 6.63 | 11.72 | 20,850 | 13,790 | 24,380 |
| Springfield MSA | 140 | 11.22 | 8.31 | 12.68 | 23,350 | 17,280 | 26,380 |
| St Louis MSA | 750 | 11.01 | 7.71 | 12.66 | 22,900 | 16,040 | 26,330 |
| Kansas City* | 440 | 10.89 | 7.73 | 12.47 | 22,650 | 16,077 | 25,936 |
| Central Region* | 300 | 9.62 | 6.39 | 11.24 | 20,011 | 13,292 | 23,371 |
| Northeast Region* | 20 | 10.54 | 7.32 | 12.16 | 21,933 | 15,231 | 25,284 |
| Ozark Region* | 170 | 11.21 | 7.81 | 12.91 | 23,317 | 16,242 | 26,855 |
| South Central Region* | 30 | 8.98 | 6.09 | 10.42 | 18,673 | 12,671 | 21,675 |
| Southeast Region* | 60 | 10.79 | 7.50 | 12.44 | 22,449 | 15,604 | 25,872 |
| Southwest Region* | 70 | 9.07 | 6.00 | 10.61 | 18,873 | 12,483 | 22,068 |
| St. Louis City* | 130 | 12.41 | 9.54 | 13.84 | 25,805 | 19,846 | 28,785 |
| St. Louis County* | 200 | 11.94 | 7.65 | 14.09 | 24,843 | 15,905 | 29,312 |
| West Central Region* | 60 | 9.64 | 6.20 | 11.36 | 20,058 | 12,896 | 23,639 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 40 | 9.89 | 6.73 | 11.47 | 20,571 | 14,004 | 23,855 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,780 | 2,140 | 360 | 20.22 | 115 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 850 | 1,000 | 150 | 17.65 | 53 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 670 | 800 | 130 | 19.40 | 43 | Good |
| Central Region* | 200 | 240 | 40 | 20.00 | 13 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 50 | 60 | 10 | 20.00 | 3 | Good |
| Northwest Region* | 60 | 60 | .00 | 2 | Good | |
| Ozark Region* | 120 | 150 | 30 | 25.00 | 9 | Good |
| South Central Region* | 30 | 40 | 10 | 33.33 | 2 | Caution |
| Southeast Region* | 50 | 60 | 10 | 20.00 | 3 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 40 | 40 | .00 | 3 | Good | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training
or training in one of the following
Library Assistant/Technician