Administrative librarian vs tape librarian

The differences between administrative librarians and tape librarians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an administrative librarian and a tape librarian. Additionally, an administrative librarian has an average salary of $53,527, which is higher than the $51,962 average annual salary of a tape librarian.

The top three skills for an administrative librarian include PLM, library services and collection development. The most important skills for a tape librarian are disaster recovery, mainframe systems, and tape library system.

Administrative librarian vs tape librarian overview

	Administrative Librarian	Tape Librarian
Yearly salary	$53,527	$51,962
Hourly rate	$25.73	$24.98
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	34,496	1,005
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Administrative librarian vs tape librarian salary

Administrative librarians and tape librarians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Administrative Librarian	Tape Librarian
Average salary	$53,527	$51,962
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $78,000	Between $35,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between administrative librarian and tape librarian education

There are a few differences between an administrative librarian and a tape librarian in terms of educational background:

	Administrative Librarian	Tape Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Library Science	Business
Most common college	New York University	Stanford University

Administrative librarian vs tape librarian demographics

Here are the differences between administrative librarians' and tape librarians' demographics:

	Administrative Librarian	Tape Librarian
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 30.0% Female, 70.0%	Male, 58.3% Female, 41.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.6% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% Asian, 5.0% White, 76.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 6.5% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian, 4.9% White, 76.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between administrative librarian and tape librarian duties and responsibilities

Administrative librarian example responsibilities.

Manage document delivery via Docline and consortia memberships.
Maintain accurate records of circulation and materials, inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.
Evaluate and select integrated library system for OPAC and serials management.

Tape librarian example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Monitor and support UNIX, VAX, NT, AS400, and MVS systems for accurate hourly results.
Perform limited MVS console operator functions.
Catalogue tapes in TSO system.
Maintain and aid in modification of TMS.
Work extensively with 16mmfilm and DVD formatting.

Administrative librarian vs tape librarian skills

Common administrative librarian skills

PLM, 32%
Library Services, 21%
Collection Development, 15%
Professional Development, 13%
Library System, 8%
Library Operations, 6%

Common tape librarian skills

Disaster Recovery, 16%
Mainframe Systems, 8%
Tape Library System, 6%
Unix, 5%
Management System, 5%
Media Management, 4%

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