JOB REPORT / 25-1082 · 25 TASKS

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Can AI do the work of Library Science Teachers, Postsecondaries?

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Prepare course materials
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding

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WHAT WE LOOKED AT

Your job, task by task.

24 of 25 tasks reviewed

This job has 25 core tasks. We went through 24 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Library Science Teachers, Postsecondaries actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
AI DOES
Drafts syllabi, generates assignment ideas, and formats handouts
YOU DO
Tailor materials to your specific students and academic standards
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Fills spreadsheets, flags missing grades, and organizes attendance data automatically
YOU DO
Verify edge cases and make judgment calls about student records
TASK 03
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts proposal sections, summarizes literature, and suggests matching grant opportunities
YOU DO
Shape the original research idea and make the case only you can make
TASK 04
Develop and teach online courses.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson outlines, generates quiz questions, and suggests course structures
YOU DO
Decide what truly matters for students and adjust teaching based on how they respond
TASK 05
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
AI DOES
Searches catalogs, compares options, and summarizes reviews of textbooks and supplies
YOU DO
Apply your course knowledge and budget judgment to make the final call
TASK 06SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and schedules initial interviews
YOU DO
Judge fit and make final decisions
About this analysis
63% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 07SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
AI DOES
Generates test questions and auto-grades multiple choice
YOU DO
Design fair assessments and judge learning
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 08
Select and invite guest speakers to speak to classes.
AI DOES
Searches for potential speakers, drafts invitation emails, and summarizes speaker backgrounds
YOU DO
Build real relationships and judge who will genuinely connect with your students
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores objective questions and flags common errors
YOU DO
Judge growth, give meaningful feedback
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds and formats citations from academic databases
YOU DO
Choose what serves your students best
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 11
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting summaries, prepares background research, and organizes policy documents
YOU DO
Show up, listen, debate, and build trust with colleagues in the room
TASK 12
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, summarizes reports, and organizes meeting notes
YOU DO
Lead people, resolve conflicts, and represent the department in person
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events.
AI DOES
Suggests events and drafts follow-up messages
YOU DO
Show up and build real connections
About this analysis
40% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Act as advisers to student organizations.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting agendas and policy templates
YOU DO
Guide decisions and build relationships
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
AI DOES
Generates lesson plans and suggests learning materials
YOU DO
Shape what students actually need to learn
About this analysis
35% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Helps draft feedback, track progress notes, and suggest resources for student projects
YOU DO
Show up in person to mentor, observe, and guide students through real learning moments
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.
AI DOES
Creates lecture outlines and generates presentation slides
YOU DO
Engage students and adapt to their needs
About this analysis
34% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
AI DOES
Searches databases and summarizes existing research
YOU DO
Ask the right questions and interpret meaning
About this analysis
22% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Edit manuscripts for professional journals.
AI DOES
Flags grammar errors and suggests style improvements
YOU DO
Judge tone, flow, and scholarly merit
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Researches background and drafts initial recommendations
YOU DO
Build trust and tailor solutions
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
AI DOES
Suggests discussion prompts and tracks participation
YOU DO
Read the room and guide meaningful dialogue
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
AI DOES
Suggests programs and career paths from data
YOU DO
Listen deeply and guide the whole person
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
AI DOES
Schedules meetings and summarizes discussion points
YOU DO
Build trust and navigate team dynamics
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations.
AI DOES
Summarizes papers and tracks trending topics
YOU DO
Judge what's worth your attention
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1082
Tasks reviewed: 24 of 25

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $80,340 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): Not reported for Colorado
Employed (national): 3,630
Employed in Colorado: Not reported for Colorado
Job outlook: +3% by 2034 · ~400 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Your job, task by task.

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Develop and teach online courses.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Select and invite guest speakers to speak to classes.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Participate in campus and community events.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.

Edit manuscripts for professional journals.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations.

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