NOC 2021 · 51100 · TEER 1
NOC 51100: Librarians
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Librarians select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advisory services for users. They are employed in libraries or other establishments with library services throughout the public and private sectors.
TEER
TEER 1
Usually needs a university degree
Median wage (Canada)
$41.21 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 51100 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 51100 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 51100 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals and audio-visual, interactive media and other materials for inclusion in library collection
- Provide reference services
- Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials
- Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids
- Develop systems to access library collections
- Perform manual, on-line and interactive media reference searches to assist users in accessing library materials and arrange for interlibrary loans
- Develop taxonomies using various information and data sources
- Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups
- Conduct library information and orientation training programs and tours
- Perform related administrative duties and supervise library technicians, assistants and clerks.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- bibliographer
- cataloguer - library
- cybrarian
- liaison librarian
- librarian
- library consultant
- library supervisor
All 32 job titles in NOC 51100
- art librarian
- associate librarian
- automation librarian
- bibliographer
- bookmobile librarian
- cataloguer - library
- children's services librarian
- classifier - library
- computer search librarian
- cybrarian
- database librarian
- documentation librarian
- health librarian
- iconographer
- information and reference librarian
- information services librarian
- law librarian
- liaison librarian
- librarian
- library consultant
- library coordinator
- library supervisor
- medical librarian
- multimedia librarian
- music librarian
- music librarian - broadcasting
- periodicals librarian
- reference librarian
- resource sharing and processing librarian
- scientific librarian
- technical services librarian
- unit head librarian
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A master's degree in library science or a master's degree in library and information studies or a master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association is required.
Additional information
- Progression to library management positions is possible with experience.
Wages
Wages for NOC 51100 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.08 | $41.21 | $67.90 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.70 | $38.96 | $53.43 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $28.81 | $40.26 | $51.76 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $33.77 | $50.24 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $28.21 | $41.59 | $57.46 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $27.88 | $45.64 | $51.28 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $27.00 | $44.24 | $68.21 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $19.93 | $37.72 | $62.52 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $17.82 | $31.32 | $61.62 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $26.79 | $40.88 | $52.60 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $30.00 | $38.00 | $65.93 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Saskatchewan.
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for librarians (NOC 51100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about librarians in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Librarians mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 51% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 49% compared to 19% for all occupations
71% of librarians work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 10% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 90% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 32% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for librarians (NOC 51100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
The Halifax area has a fair number of potential employers, such as education institutions and public libraries, but turnover is fairly low and competition may be strong for a limited number of openings. New graduates are more likely to find work in a term or casual position, and may need to be open to relocating to find employment.
Here are some key facts about librarians in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Librarians mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations
87% of librarians work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 8% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 92% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 69% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for librarians (NOC 51100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about librarians in Quebec:
Approximately 1,650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Librarians mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 84% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
82% of librarians work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 27% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 73% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 82% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for librarians (NOC 51100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
The majority are employed in libraries
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Level of usage of public libraries
Public sector investments in library services
Job prospects in colleges and universities are expected to be impacted by the significant decline in international student enrolment.
Here are some key facts about librarians in Ontario:
Approximately 5,150 people work in this occupation.
Librarians mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 80% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
80% of librarians work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 69% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for librarians (NOC 51100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about librarians in Manitoba:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Librarians mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 71% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
71% of librarians work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 28% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 72% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for librarians (NOC 51100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about librarians in Alberta:
Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Librarians mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 73% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 27% compared to 20% for all occupations
68% of librarians work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 63% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for librarians (NOC 51100) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment will see the most gains in regions with high population growth, such as parts of the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan.
Here are some key facts about librarians in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,150 people work in this occupation.
Librarians mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 77% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
76% of librarians work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 22% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 78% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 73% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 51100 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 52100 Library and public archive technicians
- 52100 Library and public archive technicians
- 41220 Secondary school teachers
- 51101 Conservators and curators
- 50010 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
- 41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
Same occupation group
Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators
Questions
NOC 51100: common questions
What is the NOC code for librarians?
What TEER category is NOC 51100?
Is NOC 51100 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 51100 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 51100 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 51100 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 5Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sportBroad Category
- 51Professional occupations in art and cultureMajor Group
- 511Professional occupations in art and cultureSub-major Group
- 5110Librarians, archivists, conservators and curatorsMinor Group
- 51100Librarians
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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