14300
Library assistants and clerks
- Express Entry skill level
- No
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Business, finance & administration
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Definition
Library assistants and clerks issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve books and provide general library information to users. They also perform clerical functions. Library clerks are employed by libraries or other establishments with library services.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Issue and receive library books and other materials
- Sort and reshelve books and other library materials
- Perform clerical activities such as manual and electronic filing and record payments received
- Maintain journal subscriptions
- Assist library users in accessing library materials and online resources, and in making interlibrary loans.
Example job titles
- •circulation clerk - library
- •interlibrary loan clerk
- •library assistant
- •library page
- •periodicals clerk
- •reference clerk
- •shelving clerk - library
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 14300 designates Library Assistants and Clerks. This occupation falls under TEER category 4, which typically requires secondary school completion or several weeks of on-the-job training. Professionals in this role are responsible for issuing and receiving library materials, sorting and shelving books, maintaining library records, and assisting patrons with basic inquiries under the supervision of librarians or library technicians.
Since NOC 14300 is classified as a TEER 4 occupation, candidates in this category generally do not qualify for the federal Express Entry system's skilled worker programs. However, prospective immigrants can utilize alternative pathways to obtain Canadian permanent residency. These pathways include specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target semi-skilled or entry-level positions, as well as the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), which accommodates TEER 4 roles.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official legal counsel regarding Canadian immigration programs and requirements, please consult with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or a qualified immigration lawyer.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.