Classifier vs librarian

The differences between classifiers and librarians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a classifier and a librarian. Additionally, a librarian has an average salary of $53,096, which is higher than the $34,561 average annual salary of a classifier.

The top three skills for a classifier include technical knowledge, CPC and USPTO. The most important skills for a librarian are library services, customer service, and library materials.

Classifier vs librarian overview

	Classifier	Librarian
Yearly salary	$34,561	$53,096
Hourly rate	$16.62	$25.53
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	365	1,264
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Classifier vs librarian salary

Classifiers and librarians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Classifier	Librarian
Average salary	$34,561	$53,096
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $54,000	Between $38,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Meta
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between classifier and librarian education

There are a few differences between a classifier and a librarian in terms of educational background:

	Classifier	Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	Business	Library Science
Most common college	Stanford University	New York University

Classifier vs librarian demographics

Here are the differences between classifiers' and librarians' demographics:

	Classifier	Librarian
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 67.3% Female, 32.7%	Male, 31.3% Female, 68.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.6% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 5.0% White, 76.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 6.4% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Asian, 4.9% White, 77.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between classifier and librarian duties and responsibilities

Classifier example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Review and prepare agency comments on draft classification standards issue by OPM.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.

Librarian example responsibilities.

Plan and manage weekly toddler programs and activities.
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, teen ambassadors, book buddies, elderly volunteers, and teen tech assistants.
Manage adult non-fiction materials and coordinate staff.
Manage and maintain inventory of NAVAIR technical documentation.
Manage integrated library system including OPAC, serials control, cataloging and acquisitions.
Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.

Classifier vs librarian skills

Common classifier skills

Technical Knowledge, 37%
CPC, 34%
USPTO, 23%
Tariff Schedule, 2%
Classification Process, 2%
Patent Applications, 1%

Common librarian skills

Library Services, 11%
Customer Service, 10%
Library Materials, 8%
Collection Development, 7%
Library Resources, 6%
Reference Services, 5%

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