Library and Archives Assisting

Library and Archives Assisting programs prepare individuals to assist professional librarians and archivists. Includes instruction in principles, systems, processes, and procedures of library and archive operation; library resources and services; processes of acquisition, cataloging, storage, and display systems; discovery and retrieval of requested materials; and management of books, periodicals, and other documents and records.

Students majoring in Library and Archives Assisting can be awarded a degree up to a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. On average, 83% percent of women and 17% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, California is where degrees in Library and Archives Assisting are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Library and Archives Assisting is $0.