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A Librarian manages library systems, assists patrons with loans, organises events, and maintains cataloguing, requiring strong customer service skills.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
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  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Librarian generally earns $1,628 per week ($84,656 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working as a Librarian as grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 13,500 people employed as a Librarian in Australia and this number is expected to rise to 13,900 by 2025. Librarians may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in becoming a Librarian, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Library and Information Services. This course will develop your skills in areas such as records management, customer service and information systems. A Diploma of Library and Information Systems would also be appropriate.

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A Librarian provides a range of services to patrons in a public library or specialist library facility. You’ll manage borrowing systems and assist people to process their loans. You might return books and other items to shelves and assist patrons to find items they need. Librarians maintain cataloguing systems and may organise events such as children’s story time sessions or special library displays.

Librarians should be highly organised and able to maintain library systems. You’ll need to enjoy working with library patrons and display strong customer service skills. Librarians should have strong communication skills and be confident working in a team environment. It’s important that you are passionate about books and enjoy sharing this with library patrons.