Picture this: A dedicated professional working behind the scenes in an academic setting, creating innovative learning materials, managing specialized collections, or providing unique educational support services that don’t fit traditional teaching or librarian roles.
Think about the last time you used an educational database or participated in a specialized learning program. These professionals are often the ones who develop such resources, maintain educational technology systems, or provide specialized instructional support services.
They represent a diverse group of specialists who support learning and information access in ways that complement traditional educators and librarians.
Total employment: 113,490 (2023)
Common Names for Educational Instruction and Library Workers (All Other)
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
- Library Technicians
- Library Assistants
- Clerical
- Library Science Teachers
- Postsecondary
- Teaching Assistants
- Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School
- Teaching Assistants,
- Special Education,
- Instructional Coordinators,
- Adult Basic Education,
- Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Instructors
What Educational Instruction and Library Workers (All Other) Do
These professionals support education and library services through specialized roles that include:
- Instructional Support: Assist teachers and librarians with educational program delivery by preparing materials, organizing resources, and providing direct support to learners to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
- Resource Management: Maintain and organize educational materials, books, digital resources, and learning tools to ensure easy access and efficient use by students and faculty.
- Learning Assessment: Monitor student progress, document learning outcomes, and provide feedback to instructors to help evaluate program effectiveness and student achievement.
- Program Administration: Handle routine administrative tasks including scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting to maintain smooth operation of educational and library services.
- Technical Assistance: Guide users in accessing and utilizing educational technology and library systems to enhance learning experiences and resource accessibility.
- Student Engagement: Facilitate individual and small group learning activities to provide additional support and reinforce classroom instruction.
- Safety and Compliance: Monitor learning environments and enforce safety protocols to maintain a secure and productive educational setting.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular contact with teachers, administrators, students, and parents to ensure coordination of educational support services.
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