Archival collections librarian vs technical services librarian

The differences between archival collections librarians and technical services 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 archival collections librarian and a technical services librarian. Additionally, a technical services librarian has an average salary of $50,657, 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 technical services librarian are library services, collection development, and library resources.

Archival collections librarian vs technical services librarian overview

	Archival Collections Librarian	Technical Services Librarian
Yearly salary	$50,340	$50,657
Hourly rate	$24.20	$24.35
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	3,938	118,696
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Archival collections librarian vs technical services librarian salary

Archival collections librarians and technical services librarians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Archival Collections Librarian	Technical Services Librarian
Average salary	$50,340	$50,657
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $73,000	Between $36,000 And $69,000
Highest paying City	-	Charlottesville, VA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Yale University
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between archival collections librarian and technical services librarian education

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

	Archival Collections Librarian	Technical Services Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Most common major	Communication	Library Science
Most common college	New York University	New York University

Archival collections librarian vs technical services librarian demographics

Here are the differences between archival collections librarians' and technical services librarians' demographics:

	Archival Collections Librarian	Technical Services Librarian
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 52.9% Female, 47.1%	Male, 32.3% Female, 67.7%
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, 6.6% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 5.0% White, 76.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between archival collections librarian and technical services librarian 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.

Technical services librarian example responsibilities.

Manage integrated library system including OPAC, serials control, cataloging and acquisitions.
Proofread and edit MARC records, perform database clean-up, and maintain records in online catalog.
Coordinate cataloging, classification and processing of books and audiovisual materials.
Identify and refer items that need attention of the cataloging or conservation department
Open new patron accounts, provide customer support regarding account status and work with Polaris systems.

Archival collections librarian vs technical services librarian skills

Common archival collections librarian skills

Cataloging, 100%

Common technical services librarian skills

Library Services, 9%
Collection Development, 7%
Library Resources, 5%
Technical Service, 5%
Library Materials, 4%
Emerging Technologies, 4%

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