According to “The Future of Skills: Employment in 2030”, there will be an increased call for librarians, curators, and archivists, among other occupations. That's just the start of the finds in this exploration of where humans will fit in the future, complementing rather than being completely supplanted by automation.

Is there a demand for librarians?

Job Outlook

Employment of librarians and library media specialists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Are librarians a dying profession?

Librarianship is far from a “dead-end field” or a “dying profession.” The field is transforming rapidly. Librarians and library students are leading this transformation. Library professionals are careful to consider the needs of their communities. In 2017, communities overwhelmingly support and defend their libraries.