NOC 2021 · 14300 · TEER 4

NOC 14300: Library assistants and clerks

NOC 14300 is a TEER 4 occupation. TEER 4 and 5 work does not count for Express Entry, but some provincial and pilot programs accept it.

Last checked against official sources 2026-10-01

TEER level

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Express Entry programs that accept it

2026 Express Entry categories

Official job titles under this code

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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.

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Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

circulation clerk - library
interlibrary loan clerk
library assistant
library page
periodicals clerk
reference clerk
shelving clerk - library

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Not this code

Close occupations that have their own code

Librarians → 51100
Library technician → 52100 Library and public archive technicians
Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers → 12012

Main duties

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.

What this code means for Express Entry

FSWNot accepted

FSW needs TEER 0–3 work.

CECNot accepted

CEC needs TEER 0–3 work.

FSTNot accepted

Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.

TEER 4 and 5 work does not count for Express Entry. Some provincial nominee streams and federal pilots accept it. Browse pathways →

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Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Good to know

Progression to more senior positions is possible with experience and post-secondary education related to library science.

Codes in the same group

NOC	Occupation	TEER
14301	Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks	4

Official sources

noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0: 14300 Library assistants and clerks
statcan.gc.caStatistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
canada.caIRCC: Find your National Occupational Classification (NOC)
canada.caIRCC: Express Entry, who can apply