Can you get a Skilled Worker visa as a library clerk or assistant?
No. You cannot get a UK Skilled Worker visa as a library clerk or assistant (SOC 4135).
You might be able to work in the UK on a different visa. Compare UK work visas.
Based on the UK Immigration Rules and the Skilled Worker visa guide on GOV.UK. This is a summary, not advice about your own situation.
The rules in detail
SOC 2020 code 4135 (Library clerks and assistants) is listed as not eligible for the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility and Scale-up routes in Table 6 of Appendix Skilled OccupationsT6 · 29 Oct 26.
Source: Appendix Skilled Occupations and eligible occupations and codes, GOV.UK.| Occupation | Library clerks and assistants |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker eligibility | Ineligible |
| Going rate | Not applicable |
| Appendix table(s) | Table 6 |
| Immigration Salary List | No |
| Temporary Shortage List | No |
| SOC 2020 group | 41 Administrative occupations › 413 Administrative occupations: records |
Job titles under SOC 4135
GOV.UK lists these related job titles:
- Library clerks and assistants
More job titles from the ONS SOC 2020 index (6)
- Archives assistant (library)
- Information assistant (library)
- Learning resource assistant
- Library assistant
- Library clerk
- Library supervisor
What the job involves
Library clerks and assistants classify, sort and file publications, documents, audio-visual and computerised material in libraries and offices.
Typical tasks
- Sorts, catalogues and maintains library records
- Locates and retrieves material on request for borrowers
- Issues library material and records date of issue/ due date for return
- Classifies, labels and indexes new books
- Performs simple repairs on old books
Typical entry routes and qualifications
There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades or A-levels/H grades. Training is usually provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in Information and Library Services are available at levels 2 and 3.
Description: ONS SOC 2020 Volume 1.
Questions about SOC 4135
Can you get a Skilled Worker visa as a library clerk or assistant?
No. You cannot get a UK Skilled Worker visa as a library clerk or assistant (SOC 4135). SOC 2020 code 4135 (Library clerks and assistants) is listed as not eligible for the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility and Scale-up routes in Table 6 of Appendix Skilled Occupations.
What is SOC code 4135?
4135 is the SOC 2020 code for Library clerks and assistants. Library clerks and assistants classify, sort and file publications, documents, audio-visual and computerised material in libraries and offices.
What job titles use SOC code 4135?
GOV.UK lists: Library clerks and assistants.
Sources
- Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes (GOV.UK, updated 29 April 2026)
- Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (GOV.UK, updated 29 October 2026)
- Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Worker (GOV.UK, updated 29 October 2026)
- ONS SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups
Compiled by SWC Editorial Team from the sources above. An information summary, not immigration advice. Report an error on this page.