Bookmobile librarian vs circulation director

The differences between bookmobile 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 a bookmobile librarian and a circulation director. Additionally, a circulation director has an average salary of $59,920, which is higher than the $51,608 average annual salary of a bookmobile librarian.

The top three skills for a bookmobile librarian include library services, collection development and . The most important skills for a circulation director are audience development, newspapers, and independent contractors.

Bookmobile librarian vs circulation director overview

	Bookmobile Librarian	Circulation Director
Yearly salary	$51,608	$59,920
Hourly rate	$24.81	$28.81
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	964	5,074
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Bookmobile librarian vs circulation director salary

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

	Bookmobile Librarian	Circulation Director
Average salary	$51,608	$59,920
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $75,000	Between $30,000 And $119,000
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Differences between bookmobile librarian and circulation director education

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

	Bookmobile Librarian	Circulation Director
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Most common major	Library Science	Business
Most common college	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Stanford University

Bookmobile librarian vs circulation director demographics

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

	Bookmobile Librarian	Circulation Director
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 20.0% Female, 80.0%	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 bookmobile librarian and circulation director duties and responsibilities

Bookmobile librarian example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.
Redesign and repair periodical and CD-ROM/DVD center at no cost.

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.

Bookmobile librarian vs circulation director skills

Common bookmobile librarian skills

Library Services, 62%
Collection Development, 38%

Common circulation director skills

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

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