Will AI replace library science teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 59% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$80,340
25th–75th pct. $64,080–$100,910
Top pay (est.)
$167,900
Top 10% $129,120
Pay in 5 years
$91,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$104,500est.
$89,900–$121,300
Outlook score
54/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
59%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.7%
300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

59%
Moderate
Ranked #627 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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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 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.0
Speaking
4.8
Writing
4.8
Active Listening
4.6
Learning Strategies
4.4
Active Learning
4.4
Critical Thinking
4.1
Instructing
4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
6.4
English Language
6.2
Computers and Electronics
5.0
Sociology and Anthropology
4.9
Customer and Personal Service
4.8
Communications and Media
4.3
Psychology
4.0
Mathematics
3.8

What the work involves

Training and Teaching OthersGetting InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyProcessing InformationInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersAnalyzing Data or InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
65%
Master's degree
25%
Post-doctoral training
8%

Training before entry

None / short demo
44%
1–2 years
25%
Up to 1 month
21%
4–10 years
6%
1–3 months
3%

Related work experience

4–6 years
27%
2–4 years
22%
Over 10 years
18%
8–10 years
9%
None
9%
6–12 months
7%
6–8 years
6%

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

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (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.