NOC 52100Library and public archive technicians

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 52100 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Library and public archive technicians. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. 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.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

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Definition

Library and public archive technicians assist users in accessing library or archive resources, assist in describing new acquisitions, participate in archive processing and storage, and conduct reference searches. They are employed by libraries and public archives.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Library technicians
Assist library users in accessing books, films, photographs, maps, documents, electronic materials and other library materials
Catalogue new library acquisitions under the direction of a librarian
Perform manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users
Assist librarians in giving tours and providing children's and other specialized library programs.
Public archive technicians
Assist in developing inventories, forms and finding aids
Implement and update classification plans and records scheduling and disposal plans
Apply standards and policies for storage of records and archival materials
Codify and classify archival materials
Put archival materials on microfilm or in databases
Transfer materials from current to semi-current status or put into permanent storage
Purge, sort, reduce and sample archives
Research and retrieve archival materials
Participate in instructing and assisting users
Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the use of computerized document management systems.

Example job titles

•archive technician
•library technician
•technical indexer - library

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Overview

Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, Library and public archive technicians are classified under NOC code 52100. This occupation falls under TEER Category 2, making it eligible for federal immigration pathways such as the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Professionals in this unit group are employed by public libraries, educational institutions, government departments, and private corporations to assist in cataloguing, database maintenance, interlibrary loans, and helping users locate reference materials.

To qualify for this occupation in Canada, individuals typically require a college diploma in library and information technology or a closely related field. Job duties include classifying and cataloguing library materials, performing reference searches, operating library information systems, and preserving archival documents. Common job titles under this classification include library technician, archive technician, and cataloguer.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 52100 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Library and public archive technicians is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 52100 usually require?

Library and public archive technicians is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. 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.