ISCO-08 3433
Gallery, museum and library technicians
41.5%
ADI · 212th of 433 · 95% interval 29.5–56.3
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 41.5% of the task time of gallery, museum and library technicians, and finish 3.9% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full41.5%
212th of 433 · interval 29.5–56.3
ADI3 · full delegation3.9%
88th of 433 · interval 0.9–7.8
ADIs · share of time39.2%
192nd of 433 · interval 34.0–45.4
Evidence71
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.3 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 11.0%L1Augmentation · 47.5%L2Partial delegation · 37.6%L3Full delegation · 3.9%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
71 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enter information about museum collections into computer databases.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 3.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 40 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair, restore, and reassemble artifacts, designing and fabricating missing or broken parts, to restore them to their original appearance and prevent deterioration.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 3.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 7.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Specialize in particular materials or types of object, such as documents and books, paintings, decorative arts, textiles, metals, or architectural materials.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 3.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.2 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install, arrange, assemble, and prepare artifacts for exhibition, ensuring the artifacts' safety, reporting their status and condition, and identifying and correcting any problems with the set up.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 3.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Study object documentation or conduct standard chemical and physical tests to ascertain the object's age, composition, original appearance, need for treatment or restoration, and appropriate preservation method.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 3.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare reports on the operation of conservation laboratories, documenting the condition of artifacts, treatment options, and the methods of preservation and repair used.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 3.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Photograph objects for documentation.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 3.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean objects, such as paper, textiles, wood, metal, glass, rock, pottery, and furniture, using cleansers, solvents, soap solutions, and polishes.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 3.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine whether objects need repair and choose the safest and most effective method of repair.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 2.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct and supervise curatorial, technical, and student staff in the handling, mounting, care, and storage of art objects.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare artifacts for storage and shipping.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise and work with volunteers.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Perform tests and examinations to establish storage and conservation requirements, policies, and procedures.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend preservation procedures, such as control of temperature and humidity, to curatorial and building staff.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 56 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinate exhibit installations, assisting with design, constructing displays, dioramas, display cases, and models, and ensuring the availability of necessary materials.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Plan and conduct research to develop and improve methods of restoring and preserving specimens.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 22 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Notify superior when restoration of artifacts requires outside experts.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 1.8% | L2 | L3L2 | 70% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Preserve or direct preservation of objects, using plaster, resin, sealants, hardeners, and shellac.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Build, repair, and install wooden steps, scaffolds, and walkways to gain access to or permit improved view of exhibited equipment.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 1.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.Library Technicians | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.Library Technicians | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.Library Technicians | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform on-site field work which may involve interviewing people, inspecting and identifying artifacts, note-taking, viewing sites and collections, and repainting exhibition spaces.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Lead tours and teach educational courses to students and the general public.Museum Technicians and Conservators | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.Library Technicians | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed.Library Technicians | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 12 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Estimate cost of restoration work.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Deliver artwork on courier trips.Museum Technicians and Conservators · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.Craft Artists | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Enter and update patrons' records on computers.Library Technicians | 1.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 9 min | Access to systems |
| Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.Craft Artists | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 5.5 h | Physical presence |
| Issue identification cards to borrowers.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 10 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.Library Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 16 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect fines and respond to complaints about fines.Library Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 11 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.Craft Artists | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.3 h | Physical presence |
| Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.Library Technicians | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Apply finishes to objects being crafted.Craft Artists | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.0 h | Physical presence |
| Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.Library Technicians | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 1.0% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Process interlibrary loans for patrons.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.Library Technicians | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment.Library Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.Craft Artists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | – |
| Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.Library Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 32 min | Access to systems |
| Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L3L2 | 80% | 10 min | Access to systems |
| Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work.Library Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.Library Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review subject matter of materials to be classified and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 15 min | Access to systems |
| Send out notices about lost or overdue books.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 22 min | Access to systems |
| Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.Craft Artists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.4 h | – |
| Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 22 min | Access to systems |
| Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.Craft Artists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | – |
| Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.Craft Artists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Sort and deliver library mail and packages.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs, such as library tours.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Pack products for shipping.Craft Artists | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.Library Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 80% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.Library Technicians | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.Craft Artists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 2.5 h | Physical presence |
| Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.Craft Artists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 4.0 h | Physical presence |
| Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment, such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.Craft Artists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Trust and care |
| Develop designs using specialized computer software.Craft Artists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.5 h | – |
| Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.Craft Artists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Physical presence |
| Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.Craft Artists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.Library Technicians · supplemental task | 0.3% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Plan and attend craft shows to market products.Craft Artists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 15 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 41.5% | 51 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.372 | 56 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.152 | 47 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 25.235 | 18 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.219 | 59 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.022 | 51 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (34)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Legal and related associate professionals 3411 | 70.3 | |
| Interior designers and decorators 3432 | 68.5 | |
| Religious associate professionals 3413 | 60.0 | |
| Chefs 3434 | 51.7 | |
| Social work associate professionals 3412 | 49.7 | |
| Sports coaches, instructors and officials 3422 | 46.3 | |
| Fitness and recreation instructors and program leaders 3423 | 45.4 | |
| Photographers 3431 | 36.2 | |
| Other artistic and cultural associate professionals 3435 | 25.7 | |
| Athletes and sports players 3421 | 0.0 |
Dashed line: gallery, museum and library technicians (41.5%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Gallery, museum and library technicians (ISCO-08 3433), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3433
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Gallery, museum and library technicians (ISCO-08 3433)}
}Machine-readable
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