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Library Technicians in Puerto Rico

Considering working as a Library Technicians in Puerto Rico? Here’s what you need to know. 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 Puerto Rico?

The library technicians working in Puerto Rico, the typical annual salary is $30,620 per year (or about $14.72/hour).Earnings range from $19,760 at the 10th percentile to $45,970 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$19,760	$9.50
25th percentile	$20,530	$9.87
Median (50th)	$30,620	$14.72
75th percentile	$38,880	$18.69
90th percentile	$45,970	$22.10

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Puerto Rico relative to the national average — is 0.69, indicating fewer library technicians per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

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

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 681,752 library technicians nationwide. In Puerto Rico alone, about 310 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 860 library technicians.

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Library Technicians

The metro areas below employ the most library technicians in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	220	$30,620
Ponce, PR	30	$25,870

Top States for Library Technicians Employment

View the states that employ 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

The highest-paying states 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

The most important library technicians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

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

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for library technicians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

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

Technologies frequently used: 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