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What is the difference between Library Worker vs Library Assistant?

AspectLibrary WorkerLibrary Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; some positions may prefer additional certifications
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special libraries; customer service and administrative tasksSimilar environments; assisting with shelving, cataloging, and patron support
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in libraries of all types; entry-level positionOften used interchangeably with Library Worker; entry-level support role
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Library Workers and Library Assistants often perform similar roles in library settings, providing patron support, shelving, and administrative tasks. While the titles are sometimes used interchangeably, Library Assistants may have slightly more specialized duties or preferred certifications. Both roles serve as entry points into library careers and are essential for smooth library operations.

How much do library workers get paid?

Library workers' salaries vary depending on location, experience, and specific roles, but the median annual wage for library assistants and clerks in the United States was around $27,000 to $30,000 as of 2022. More experienced or specialized positions, such as librarians, typically earn higher salaries, often exceeding $50,000 annually, with some reaching over $80,000. Many library jobs also require customer service skills and familiarity with library management systems.

What do you do as a library worker?

A library worker assists patrons by checking out and returning books, organizing library materials, and helping visitors locate resources. They may also perform clerical tasks, maintain the library environment, and use library management software. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are important in this role.

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Infographic showing various Library Worker job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 73% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution.

Library Manager - Stapleton Library

Staten Island, NY • On-site

The New York Public Library
Libraries and Archives • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Posted 19 hours ago

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
The mission of the New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities.  To deliver on this promise, we provide free access to physical and electronic resources in neighborhoods throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

The New York Public Library is seeking a bright, dynamic, and enthusiastic manager to provide leadership and direction to a team of public service professionals in the Stapleton Library. The Stapleton Branch of The New York Public Library, which originally opened in 1907, is located on Canal Street, near the center of Stapleton Village and adjacent to Tappen Park and the Old Village Hall. Today, the Stapleton Branch continues to be a center of community life. With over 53,000 patron visits per year, the branch serves its diverse neighborhood by presenting programs for all ages, providing access to computer technology, and lending books, magazines, and other media to inform, educate, and entertain.

The Library Manager must have a passion for creating an environment of teamwork that embraces change and excellent customer service.  They must possess effective management skills and experience, and be knowledgeable about the administrative and programmatic operations of public libraries in an urban setting.

Key Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Associate Director:
  • Manages the day to day operations of the branch including information, circulation, outreach, and programming services
  • Serves as the hiring manager for the site and is responsible for the ongoing development, evaluation, training, and discipline of staff in accordance with Library policies
  • Has overall responsibility for branch appearance and layout, the procurement of furniture and supplies, and the branch's operational budget
  • Develops and implements strategies to enhance the onsite user experience, including using statistics and metrics to tailor services to meet local community needs and drive circulation and attendance
  • Builds partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, elected officials and community leaders to further strengthen the branch's relationship with their diverse community
  • Partners with Programming units to develop and facilitate innovative programs for the community's diverse patron base
  • Maintains and updates the Library's collection profile, including merchandising the material and communicating collection needs to the Collection Development team
  • Focuses overall effort on providing exceptional customer service, including rallying the Branch Library team around this goal and resolving patron complaints as needed
  • Collaborates with Library Network Manager and other departments to improve the quality and variety of branch library services, ensure that the site is well-maintained and that technology is operational
  • Stays current in public library matters through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, interlibrary organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences or workshops
  • Performs related duties as required
Required Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Skills
  • Substantial public library experience working in a variety of roles displaying administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills appropriate to the position
  • Successfully demonstrated commitment to providing consistent, high-quality public services
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including the ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Library
  • Successfully demonstrated experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, identify and assess problems, and decisively implement appropriate solutions or recommendations
  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively across the Library to get things accomplished
  • Creativity, flexibility, and initiative in accommodating community and staff needs
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Experience implementing or enforcing library policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for people of all ages in urban public libraries
  • Strong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google applications, PCs, Macs and e-reader devices

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities: 
  • Hires and manages all staff in building
  • Oversees branch programmatic and supplies budget
  • Monitors personnel budge
  • ALA accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies preferred
  • Experience creating, conducting and/or participating in community training, programming and outreach preferred
Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
  • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
  • Be Resourceful in solving problems 
  • Be Curious in all aspects of your work
  • Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
  • Public service library
Physical Duties
  • Light lifting/moving required 
  • Remain in stationary positions for periods of time
  • Daily use of a computer
Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Local 1930
Schedule
  • 35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular branch hours
The New York Public Library Salary Statement

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

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The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations--including research and branch libraries--throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

Industry

Libraries and archives

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1895

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