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• The American Library Association (ALA) estimates that 25% (over 31,000) of currently employed librarians will reach retirement age by 2009. (source)
• In New York State alone, there will be over 2,500 job openings for librarians between now and 2012. (source)
• And over 2,000 jobs per year in for Computer Systems Analysts, Database Administrators and Computer and Information Systems Managers. (source)
• There are 5,756 school libraries, 1,089 public library buildings, 271 college and university libraries, and 1800 special libraries in New York State. (source)
• In 2005, the average salary for librarians in New York State was $52,340. (source)
• Nationally, the average salary was $53,779 in 2005. (source)
• Over 20% of librarians work part time, offering flexibility and opportunities for career growth. (source) Find out more about part time work.
• First Lady Laura Bush announces more than $20 million to go towards recruitment and training of new librarians. (source)
• Find out much more about what librarians do in this profile of librarians from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (PDF)

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