Occupation details
International Labour Organization (ILO) Working Paper 140

Librarians and Related Information Professionals in the age of AI: impact evidence and adaptation options

ISCO-08 2622 · Thai source label: บรรณารักษ์และผู้ประกอบวิชาชีพด้านงานสารสนเทศที่เกี่ยวข้อง

This score estimates where generative AI may assist with or perform parts of tasks. It does not predict that a job will disappear.
5.5AI / 10

Use the score to choose where to start adapting

Gradient 3

Compare the score with the work you actually do. Separate repetitive work, work that needs review, and work that depends on human judgement.

Source ID: SRC-2026-07-14-ilo-wp140

What the ILO evidence measures

Potential for AI assistance or task performanceAI 5.5/10
Variation across task-level scores0.04 on a 1-point scale
Occupation codeISCO-08 2622
AI exposure groupGradient 3
Score sourceILO Working Paper 140
AI 5.5/10Task-level potential
0.04 points1-point scale
Gradient 3ILO classification
9 dutiesNSO classification evidence
8 task examples6 mapped skills

Tasks in this occupation

O*NET statements are enrichment from US roles connected through the official BLS and O*NET crosswalk chain. Confirm that an example fits your local work before using it.

O*NET Core Task

Check books in and out of the library.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

Skills used in this occupation

O*NET importance ratings provide a sourced starting point for deciding which existing capabilities to strengthen.

O*NET Essential Skill

Active Listening

Importance rating: 3.88 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Reading Comprehension

Importance rating: 3.88 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Speaking

Importance rating: 3.88 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Critical Thinking

Importance rating: 3.62 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Writing

Importance rating: 3.62 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Monitoring

Importance rating: 3.38 out of 5.

ESCO skill-group context

These shares describe how ESCO skill records for the occupation group are distributed across broad categories. They are not personal capability scores or mandatory skills for every job.

ESCO Skill Group

information skills

27.5% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

communication, collaboration and creativity

22% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

management skills

22% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

working with computers

16.5% of the published ESCO matrix row

Build a plan from the task you choose

The Planner does not display invented capability percentages. You select a task, baseline the current method, run a safe bounded experiment, and keep evidence before deciding whether to continue.

30 days

Select one task, map its process, and measure time, quality, and rework across at least three examples.

60 days

Test one bounded step with synthetic or de-identified data, then log errors, human checks, and limitations.

90 days

Use the reviewed method in a real cycle with the process owner's approval, or stop if the result is not good enough.

Relevant courses

Recommendations match reviewed course categories to ISCO-08 and mapped ESCO skill-group records. Occupation-title keywords are not used as sole evidence. Before enrolling, recheck the syllabus, language, schedule, cost, and current access with the provider.

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The specific items below are derived from structurally validated ISCO/ESCO rules, not an occupation-by-occupation expert endorsement.
Related skill-group match

Prepare and visualize data with Microsoft Power BI

เตรียมและแสดงข้อมูลด้วย Microsoft Power BI

Why it is recommended
This course aligns with information skills. This group represents 27.5% of the mapped ESCO skill records for ISCO-08 2622.
Practice output
Clean a de-identified sample from one work process, visualise it, and reconcile the totals to the source.
Study time
7 modules
Cost and access
The Microsoft Learn path is free, but some Power BI service or collaboration features can require a product license.
View details with the provider
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Data Fundamentals

พื้นฐานข้อมูล

Why it is recommended
This course aligns with information skills. This group represents 27.5% of the mapped ESCO skill records for ISCO-08 2622.
Practice output
Create a small data dictionary with checks for types, blanks, duplicates, and provenance.
Study time
3–10 hours
Cost and access
The course is free on IBM SkillsBuild and registration is required for access or completion records.
View details with the provider
Related skill-group match

Google Data Analytics Certificate

ประกาศนียบัตรวิชาชีพด้านการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลจาก Google

Why it is recommended
This course aligns with information skills. This group represents 27.5% of the mapped ESCO skill records for ISCO-08 2622.
Practice output
Frame one workplace question, build a checkable data table, and report findings with limitations.
Study time
About 240 hours or 3–6 months
Cost and access
Google authors the program and delivers it through Google Career Skills or Coursera; US and Canada pricing is USD 49 per month after a 7-day trial and local pricing may differ.
View details with the provider
Cross-occupation foundation

AI Fluency

ความคล่องตัวของ AI

Why it is recommended
A cross-occupation foundation, not a course specific to Librarians and Related Information Professionals: use it to practise AI literacy, prompting, output checks, and responsible use.
Practice output
Choose one Librarians and Related Information Professionals duty, use synthetic data to create a prompt, verify three outputs against a source, and record the errors.
Study time
7 modules
Cost and access
Microsoft Learn content is free and can be consumed without signing in; a free profile is needed to save progress or achievements.
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Data and method

This page uses scores from International Labour Organization (ILO) Working Paper 140, official Thai duties from NSO, mapped O*NET enrichment, and ESCO skill-group context with an explicit mapping scope. Roongan does not fill evidence gaps with generated claims.

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission.

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