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Will AI replace librarians and media collections specialists?AI replacement risk 63% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$68,270
25th–75th pct. $56,310–$84,480
Top pay (est.)
$135,200
Top 10% $103,990
Pay in 5 years
$77,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$87,700est.
$75,500–$101,900
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
63%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.6%
13K openings / yr

Will AI replace Librarians and Media Collections Specialists? AI replacement risk

63%
High
Ranked #678 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Key skills

Speaking
4.1
Reading Comprehension
4.1
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.9
Service Orientation
3.4
Active Learning
3.4
Monitoring
3.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
5.6
English Language
5.4
Administrative
5.3
Customer and Personal Service
5.1
Computers and Electronics
5.0
Administration and Management
4.7
Personnel and Human Resources
3.9
Communications and Media
3.6

What the work involves

Getting InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProcessing InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionSpeech Recognition

Training before entry

None / short demo
37%
Up to 1 month
22%
1–3 months
15%
3–6 months
15%
1–2 years
4%
2–4 years
4%
6–12 months
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
26%
2–4 years
26%
6–12 months
22%
None
11%
3–6 months
7%
Up to 1 month
4%
6–8 years
4%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.