Library and Archives Assisting
Program Availability
Schools Offering
21
28 total including inactive
States
10
Across 10 states
Graduates (2023)
291
Total completions
Library and Archives Assisting is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Illinois and North Carolina.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$39,970
Library Technicians
Job Growth
-6.8%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$3,437
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Library Technicians. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $11,700, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
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Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Organization
- Data management
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Building things
- Working with hands
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?
Do you value active listening?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Library and Archives Assisting?
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