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Library Technicians in New Mexico

Want to work as a Library Technicians in New Mexico? Below are the key facts. 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 or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

What do Library Technicians Make in New Mexico?

The library technicians working in New Mexico, wages run about $36,170 per year (or roughly $17.39/hour).Pay can range from $27,750 at the 10th percentile to $54,280 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$27,750	$13.34
25th percentile	$32,130	$15.45
Median (50th)	$36,170	$17.39
75th percentile	$45,630	$21.94
90th percentile	$54,280	$26.09

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in New Mexico compared to the national average — is 1.60, indicating that library technicians are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, library technicians earn a median of $37,590 per year ($18.07/hour), lower than the New Mexico median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 681,752 library technicians in the U.S.. In New Mexico alone, approximately 660 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 860 library technicians.

Top New Mexico Metros for Library Technicians

These are the New Mexico metros with the most library technicians in New Mexico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Albuquerque, NM	170	$54,280
Farmington, NM	70	$36,420
Santa Fe, NM	70	$37,070
Las Cruces, NM	60	$38,900

Top States for Library Technicians Employment

The table below shows the states where the most library technicians work.

State	Number Employed
California	7,760
Texas	5,160
Ohio	5,090
New York	4,070
Florida	3,610
Wisconsin	2,780
Virginia	2,690
Colorado	2,560
Illinois	2,540
North Carolina	2,450
Michigan	2,230
Massachusetts	1,910
Oregon	1,900
Georgia	1,880
Pennsylvania	1,820
Indiana	1,750
Washington	1,630
Louisiana	1,530
Iowa	1,500
Maryland	1,470

Highest-Paying States for Library Technicians

These states pay the most for library technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$58,780
Washington	$57,550
Connecticut	$54,550
California	$51,290
Massachusetts	$49,650
Maryland	$49,340
New Hampshire	$47,640
Minnesota	$47,330
Oregon	$46,950
Rhode Island	$46,910

Skills

Key library technicians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for library technicians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, library technicians typically:

• Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
• Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
• Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed.
• Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
• Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
• Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
• Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
• Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
• Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
• Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
• Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment.
• Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.

Work Activities

• Working with Computers
• Getting Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Processing Information
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

Related Careers

Careers similar to library technicians include:

• Management Analysts
• Computer User Support Specialists
• Database Administrators
• Document Management Specialists
• Social Science Research Assistants
• Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Also Known As

Accessioner, Audio-Visual Aide, Bibliographer, Bindery Library Technical Assistant, Book Shelver, Book Sorter, Bookmobile Driver, Cataloging Library Technical Assistant (Cataloging LTA), Circulation Clerk, Classifier, Elementary Library Media Specialist, Librarian Helper, Library Acquisitions Technician, Library Aide, Library Assistant.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 25-4031.00