Archival collections librarian vs circulation director

The differences between archival collections librarians and circulation directors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an archival collections librarian and a circulation director. Additionally, a circulation director has an average salary of $59,920, which is higher than the $50,340 average annual salary of an archival collections librarian.

The top three skills for an archival collections librarian include cataloging, and . The most important skills for a circulation director are audience development, newspapers, and independent contractors.

Archival collections librarian vs circulation director overview

	Archival Collections Librarian	Circulation Director
Yearly salary	$50,340	$59,920
Hourly rate	$24.20	$28.81
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	3,938	5,074
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Archival collections librarian vs circulation director salary

Archival collections librarians and circulation directors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Archival Collections Librarian	Circulation Director
Average salary	$50,340	$59,920
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $73,000	Between $30,000 And $119,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between archival collections librarian and circulation director education

There are a few differences between an archival collections librarian and a circulation director in terms of educational background:

	Archival Collections Librarian	Circulation Director
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Most common major	Communication	Business
Most common college	New York University	Stanford University

Archival collections librarian vs circulation director demographics

Here are the differences between archival collections librarians' and circulation directors' demographics:

	Archival Collections Librarian	Circulation Director
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 52.9% Female, 47.1%	Male, 68.5% Female, 31.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.5% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 81.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 6.5% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 5.0% White, 76.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between archival collections librarian and circulation director duties and responsibilities

Archival collections librarian example responsibilities.

Manage the acquisition, cataloging, and storage of rare books.
Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Assist producers and editors by providing video footage need for editing sessions.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.
Establish working relationships with Producers/Editors for determining maximum product availability.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.

Circulation director example responsibilities.

Manage vendor relationships for BPA audits, reader service, international mail, subscription telemarketing & corporate compliance for USPS standards.
Manage records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Insure adherence to ABC rules and regulations.
Establish completely fund NIE program at both papers.
Analyze and compare marketing campaigns, marketing briefs, and BPA statements.
Possess ABC, postal audit, statement of ownership, etc., knowledge.

Archival collections librarian vs circulation director skills

Common archival collections librarian skills

Cataloging, 100%

Common circulation director skills

Audience Development, 19%
Newspapers, 13%
Independent Contractors, 11%
Expense Budget, 10%
ABC, 4%
Strategic Plan, 4%

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