Librarian or media collections specialist
Runs and maintains libraries and collections of books, recordings, films, and databases, and helps people find and use information.
Will AI replace librarian or media collections specialist jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 81 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 20% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Figure out what information patrons need and help find it
- Find unusual or unique information when asked
- Respond to customer complaints and take action
What stays human
- Represent the library on internal and outside committees
- Direct and train library staff in duties like shelving and cataloging
- Check books in and out of the library
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +2.6%. Typical pay: $68,270 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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