National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 14300: Library assistants and clerks
Library assistants and clerks issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve books and provide general library information to users. Below are the main duties, all 28 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 14300?
NOC 14300 is the code for library assistants and clerks in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include circulation clerk - library, interlibrary loan clerk, library assistant and library page. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $23.17 an hour.
- NOC code
- 14300
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Business, finance and administration occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $23.17 an hour
Job titles under NOC 14300
Library assistants and clerks issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve books and provide general library information to users. They also perform clerical functions. Library clerks are employed by libraries or other establishments with library services.
Main job titles
- circulation clerk - library
- interlibrary loan clerk
- library assistant
- library page
- periodicals clerk
- reference clerk
- shelving clerk - library
All 28 job titles in the NOC index
art department library clerk, book returns clerk - library, bookmobile clerk, Braille and talking books library clerk, branch library clerk, circulation assistant, circulation clerk - library, films and recordings library clerk, interlibrary loan clerk, library aide, library assistant, library clerk, library filer, library page, music library assistant, on call library assistant, periodicals clerk, periodicals clerk - library, photograph filer - library, record library assistant, recordings library clerk, reference aide - library, reference assistant - library, reference clerk, reference clerk - library, shelving clerk - library, technical services clerk - library, vault clerk - film library.
Main duties of NOC 14300
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Issue and receive library books and other materials
- Sort and reshelve books and other library materials
- Perform clerical activities such as manual and electronic filing and record payments received
- Maintain journal subscriptions
- Assist library users in accessing library materials and online resources, and in making interlibrary loans.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Additional information
- Progression to more senior positions is possible with experience and post-secondary education related to library science.
Is NOC 14300 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 14300 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 14300 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.80 | $23.17 | $34.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $23.16 | $33.58 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $19.51 | $26.00 |
| New Brunswick | $16.00 | $22.24 | $28.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $24.00 | $29.86 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $22.00 | $34.62 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $19.75 | $28.73 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.44 | $21.15 | $29.69 |
| Alberta | $15.30 | $23.00 | $35.00 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $27.85 | $33.90 |
| Yukon | $20.23 | $30.41 | $43.49 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 14300 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 14300 as you write.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a circulation clerk - library?
NOC 14300, Library assistants and clerks, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 14300?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 14300 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.
Is NOC 14300 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 14300 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $23.17 an hour, with most wages between $15.80 and $34.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 14300 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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