Library clerks and assistants
£23,986
Average salary
34 hours
Average weekly hours
0.5%
Pay growth from 2017 to 2018
3.54%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Library clerks and assistants
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 4135
Library clerks and assistants classify, sort and file publications, documents, audio-visual and computerised material in libraries and offices.
Common tasks include:
- sorts, catalogues and maintains library records;
- locates and retrieves material on request for borrowers;
- issues library material and records date of issue/ due date for return;
- classifies, labels and indexes new books;
- performs simple repairs on old books.
Qualifications
There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades or A-Levels/H grades. Training is usually provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in Information and Library Services are available at Levels 2 and 3.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Alternative & related job titles: Library clerks and assistants
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Equality focus: Library clerks and assistants
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£23,464
Female average annual salary
£23,986
Male average annual salary
42
Female average weekly hours
28
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Library clerks and assistants
Workforce gender: Library clerks and assistants
Breakdown by region
£30,764
London - highest annual average salary
£21,379
West Midlands (England) - lowest annual average salary
39
London - Highest average weekly hours
27
Northern Ireland - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Library clerks and assistants
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Library clerks and assistants
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£13,036)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age
6.49%
Unemployment rate for under 25s
2.95%
Unemployment rate for 25s and over