51100 – Librarians
This occupation is on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage list (median wage at least 1.5 times the average median wage). From November 3, 2026, 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in it can add 40 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer in it can earn 70 points. Only the higher of the two counts, not both.
Lead statement
Librarians select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advisory services for users.
Main 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.
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.
Example job titles
art librarian · bookmobile librarian · cataloguer - library · children's services librarian · classifier - library · computer search librarian · database librarian · health librarian · reference librarian · law librarian · library consultant · library supervisor · medical librarian · music librarian · periodicals librarian · technical services librarian · scientific librarian · library coordinator · information and reference librarian · bibliographer · documentation librarian · librarian · unit head librarian · information services librarian · resource sharing and processing librarian · associate librarian · automation librarian · music librarian - broadcasting · iconographer · multimedia librarian · cybrarian · liaison librarian
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.08 | $41.21 | $67.90 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.70 | $38.96 | $53.43 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $33.77 | $50.24 |
| New Brunswick | $28.21 | $41.59 | $57.46 |
| Quebec | $27.88 | $45.64 | $51.28 |
| Ontario | $27.00 | $44.24 | $68.21 |
| Manitoba | $19.93 | $37.72 | $62.52 |
| Saskatchewan | $17.82 | $31.32 | $61.62 |
| Alberta | $26.79 | $40.88 | $52.60 |
| British Columbia | $30.00 | $38.00 | $65.93 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.