Library Assistants, Clerical
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 1,285 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 75% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose.
AI could do much of this on its own
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
AI could do much of this on its own
Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-of-date items.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Plan or participate in library events and programs, such as story time with children.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Repair books using mending tape, paste, and brushes or prepare books to be sent to a bindery for repair.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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