本文介紹美國圖書館員的工作内容、工作條件、教育與訓練、入職資格、 薪資水準和就業前景的概況，冀望對有興趣了解美國圖書館員這一行業的人士(包括希望來美國求學的學生和求職者)具參考價值。

This article is intended to provide information to students and job searchers who may be interested in pursuing a career in librarianship in the United States of America. It describes the nature of the work, working environment, requirements, education and training, advancement, salaries, and prospects for American librarians.