To become a library technical assistant, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, though some employers prefer candidates with an associate degree. Previous experience is not required, but volunteering at your local library provides you with hands-on experience in many of the tasks performed by library technical assistants. Become proficient with basic computer software. Customer service skills and excellent written and verbal skills are also important for this position.

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Top Types Of Library Technical Assistant Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Library Technical Assistant positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Online Library Assistant
Salary range: $31,500 - $44,000
Online Library Assistant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Online Library Assistant jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $44,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Online Library Assistant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
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.
Library Book Shelving
Salary range: $24,500 - $36,500
Library Book Shelving is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Library Book Shelving jobs pay between $24,500 (25th percentile) and $36,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Library Book Shelving job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Imagination Library
Salary range: $31,500 - $44,000
Imagination Library is a typical job search query Most salaries for Imagination Library jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $44,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Imagination Library job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Library Shelving
Salary range: $24,500 - $36,500
Library Shelving is a typical job search query Most salaries for Library Shelving jobs pay between $24,500 (25th percentile) and $36,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Library Shelving job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Part Time Library Shelver
Salary range: $31,500 - $44,000
Part Time Library Shelver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Part Time Library Shelver jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $44,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Part Time Library Shelver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Polaris Library Systems
Salary range: $55,000 - $71,000
Polaris Library Systems is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Polaris Library Systems jobs pay between $55,000 (25th percentile) and $71,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Polaris Library Systems job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Library Media Clerk
Salary range: $29,500 - $38,000
Library Media Clerk is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Library Media Clerk jobs pay between $29,500 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Library Media Clerk job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Master Of Library Science
Salary range: $57,000 - $85,500
Master Of Library Science is a typical job search query Most salaries for Master Of Library Science jobs pay between $57,000 (25th percentile) and $85,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Master Of Library Science job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Oclc
Salary range: $52,500 - $73,000
Oclc is a common job search query. Most salaries for Oclc jobs pay between $52,500 (25th percentile) and $73,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Oclc job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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