Librarians
Average salary: $62,220
Demand: Fair to good. Traditional library positions are shrinking from budget cuts and greater use of electronic resources, but large numbers of retirements open some jobs. Corporations, nonprofits, and law libraries value librarians because of their research, organizational, analytical, and database skills.
Qualifications: Master's in library science; doctorate necessary in specialty fields; teaching certificate required for some school positions.
(Dominic Chavez/Globe Staff)











