Library Technician

Quick Facts

Pathway: STEM
Campus: Trinity River

Library technicians help librarians in the daily operations of a library. They shelve and organize books and help library patrons find the materials they need.

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Our Program

Why Choose Library Technician?

Enjoy schedule flexibility with our hybrid & evening course options
Use your organizational skills to make sure library materials & resources are properly sorted & organized, so library patrons can easily find what they are looking for
Help build your library’s collections by acquiring, cataloging & processing new materials
Start with our 19-hour certificate, so you can finish quickly & begin your career

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

Loan, collect, sort, re-shelve & maintain library materials
Use databases to locate library materials
Answer routine reference questions, including how to use library resources
Perform routine clerical tasks, such as:
- Registering new patrons & issuing library cards
- Answering phones
- Organizing files
Help plan & participate in special programs, such as used-book sales, story times, or outreach programs

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

Critical thinking
Reasoning
Communication
Personal and social responsibility
Teamwork
Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

You may spend quite a bit of your time working with the public at service desks or computer terminals—often standing for extended periods of time.
You need to be detail oriented and have strong computer skills.
You may spend time in the library stacks re-shelving books, which may require bending or stretching to reach the shelves.
Your working hours may vary widely depending on the type of library where you are employed.
If you want to become a librarian, most jobs require an accredited master’s degree.
- You can apply your TCC Library Technician credits toward a 4-year bachelor’s degree of your choosing before applying to graduate school.