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Job outlook for coordinators of library services in the United States
Are coordinator of library services jobs in demand?
Coordinator of library services job and salary trends over time
Coordinator of library services jobs over time
Coordinator of library services job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 365 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 394 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 400 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 414 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 438 | 0.00% |
Average coordinator of library services salary over time
Coordinator of library services salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,904 | $17.74 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $35,311 | $16.98 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $34,039 | $16.37 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $33,153 | $15.94 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $32,395 | $15.57 | +3.0% |
Coordinator of library services jobs by state
Most common states for coordinators of library services
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 403 | 30% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 192 | 28% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 247 | 26% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 254 | 24% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 168 | 22% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 280 | 21% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 170 | 20% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 389 | 19% |
| 9 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 350 | 19% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 332 | 19% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 531 | 17% |
| 12 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 573 | 15% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 990 | 14% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 787 | 14% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 706 | 14% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 96 | 13% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 67 | 12% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 849 | 11% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 608 | 11% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 410 | 10% |
Coordinator Of Library Services job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of coordinator of library services experts
Marshall University
The University of Iowa
What experience really stands out on Coordinator Of Library Services resumes?
Kacy Lovelace: While it might seem like an obvious answer, make sure that you have experience working in a library (or information center)! Student experience, such as graduate assistantships, internships, and practicums, are invaluable because they let you experience the day-to-day operations of a library department and, to an extent, the library as a whole.
This experience shows prospective employees that you are familiar with library operations and probably enjoy working in a library. If you don't have library experience, start looking for it now! Check with your advisor, campus libraries, or local public libraries for volunteer or entry-level positions to gain you the necessary hands-on library experience.
Additionally, connect the experience that you do have to library and information science. Do you have experience with academic writing or editing experience? Show how these experiences are beneficial to positions that you apply for in library science.
What Coordinator Of Library Services skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Kacy Lovelace: Consider skills that directly apply to the job that you want in the future. Get creative with this! Improve your communication skills, cross-cultural understanding by working abroad. The hospitality industry offers many opportunities for improving these valuable skills while also teaching listening skills, time management skills, and collaboration skills. If working abroad is not an option, take a language immersion course (online or in-person) and increase your ability to communicate with patrons and colleagues and your attractiveness to potential employers.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Coordinators Of Library Services in the next 3-5 years?
Kacy Lovelace: Jobs in the library and information science constitute a mix of public-facing employment and those that are not. But if COVID-19 has taught us anything, it's that our communication methods and, more specifically, that we have various ways to communicate are more important than ever. Platforms like Microsoft Office (Teams), Google Drive, Skype for Business, and SharePoint allow us to continue sharing and collaborating. Possessing a strong knowledge base about the communication tools that you are using makes you a better collaborator and makes you better at your job.
Lindsay Mattock
Associate Director, Associate ProfessorThe University of Iowa
School of Library and Information Science
What experience really stands out on Coordinator Of Library Services resumes?
Lindsay Mattock: For students in Library Science, building a set of practical experiences to complement course work is critical. I always encourage students to consider listing service-learning experiences from their coursework alongside internships, practicum, volunteer positions, and professional posts. Staying active in professional organizations is another way to gain valuable experience and network with professionals in the field.