OSCA 391132

Library Technician

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,700

  • Employment status

    48.5% Full time

    51.5% Part time

  • Median age

    53 years

  • Employment by sex

    87.5% Female

    12.7% Male

    Highly female dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.7%

  • Main employing industry

    Education and Training

Indicator Library Technician Total employment
Employed persons 2,700 12,049,400
Median age 53 years 40 years
Full-time share 48.5% 64.2%
Part-time share 51.5% 35.8%
Female employment share 87.5% 48.5%
Male employment share 12.7% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Highly female dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.7% 2.2%
Main employing industry Education and Training Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Library Technicians assist Librarians and other information managers in operational and technical aspects of library work. They provide access to information resources, deliver information and research services, maintain library resources and systems, and deliver customised services to users.

What the occupation involves

  • Provides access to library resources, records and systems through data management, cataloguing and classification
  • Maintains library and information sources throughout their lifecycle
  • Searches library and information databases to assist customers with reference and research enquiries in the physical and virtual environment
  • Operates library digital technologies and platforms
  • Arranges interlibrary loans
  • Develops, promotes and presents programs, including displays and library tours

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 2
equivalent to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification.

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Technicians and Trades Workers (3)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Library Technician Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Education and Training 62.6% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 18.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Information Media and Telecommunications 14.1% Construction 8.9%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 2.2% Education and Training 8.8%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.8% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.7% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Other Services 0.4% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Wholesale Trade 0.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.0% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.0% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      28.4%

    • Victoria

      35.4%

    • Queensland

      12.4%

    • South Australia

      4.1%

    • Tasmania

      7.5%

    • Northern Territory

      1.1%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      2.0%

    Library Technician Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 770 28.4% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 970 35.4% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 340 12.4% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 110 4.1% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 250 9.3% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 210 7.5% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 30 1.1% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 60 2.0% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Library Technician

    Total employment

    Age group Library Technician Total employment
    15–24 years 1.7% 14.3%
    25–34 years 10.3% 22.7%
    35–44 years 14.2% 22.3%
    45–54 years 28.0% 20.4%
    55–64 years 36.1% 15.3%
    65–74 years 9.7% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.4% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Library Technician Total employment
    Female 87.5% 48.5%
    Male 12.7% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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