NOC 14300 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Library assistants and clerks. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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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.
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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.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Library assistants and clerks is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Library assistants and clerks is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.