Periodicals clerk NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for periodicals clerk.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for periodicals clerk is 14300 (Library assistants and clerks), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
14300
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 14300 covers
Library assistants and clerks issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve books and provide general library information to users. They also perform clerical functions. Library clerks are employed by libraries or other establishments with library services.
| Unit group | 14300 — Library assistants and clerks |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Issue and receive library books and other materials
- Sort and reshelve books and other library materials
- Perform clerical activities such as manual and electronic filing and record payments received
- Maintain journal subscriptions
- Assist library users in accessing library materials and online resources, and in making interlibrary loans.
To use NOC 14300 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 14300 →
Other job titles under NOC 14300
- Interlibrary loan clerk
- Library assistant
- Library page
- Reference clerk
- Circulation clerk - library
- Shelving clerk - library
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for periodicals clerk?+
In NOC 2021, "periodicals clerk" is an example title in unit group 14300 — Library assistants and clerks. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is periodicals clerk eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 14300 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does periodicals clerk get extra CRS points?+
NOC 14300 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a periodicals clerk get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 14300 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says periodicals clerk but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 14300. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.