6 of the Most Popular Types of Library Administration Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Library Administration Jobs

• Online Librarian

  Salary range: $51,500 - $75,000

  As an online librarian, you catalog and maintain a reference database as part of an electronic library. You help library patrons research content, provide suggestions to remote patrons, develop learning objectives, and train people in information literacy. Some online librarians work in a remote position while others work from inside a library and may have other duties. Many online librarians specialize in particular topics and industries, such as medicine or law, and may work with local professionals and companies to help meet their needs. For example, if an attorney needs to research the history of a particular topic, they may ask an online librarian to find relevant texts or court cases.

• Seattle Public Library

  Salary range: $49,500 - $78,000

  Seattle Public Library is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Seattle Public Library jobs pay between $49,500 (25th percentile) and $78,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Seattle Public Library job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Librarian Library Assistant

  Salary range: $38,500 - $61,000

  Librarian Library Assistant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Librarian Library Assistant jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $61,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Librarian Library Assistant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• No Experience Library

  Salary range: $24,500 - $36,500

  No Experience Library is a typical job search query Most salaries for No Experience Library jobs pay between $24,500 (25th percentile) and $36,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for No Experience Library job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Library Director

  Salary range: $71,500 - $127,000

  A library director oversees the daily operations of a community or public library. The duties of a library director vary, depending on the size of the library. Typical responsibilities include managing librarians and other staff members, organizing shelves, assisting patrons, and supervising library events. As a library director, you may also work closely with the library’s board of directors or other public officials to ensure the library stays on budget while meeting the needs of the community.

• Librarian

  Salary range: $51,500 - $75,000

  Librarians do everything from organizing community events and programs to helping professionals and students research scholarly and public information in libraries. They educate patrons on technology, offer help finding obscure legal records, business competitor data, and various other information, and provide book recommendations. They are knowledgeable on several topics and can give computer tips and advice on general library materials, including graphic novels, movies, and other media available for check-out.