Classifier vs library supervisor

The differences between classifiers and library supervisors 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 library supervisor. Additionally, a library supervisor has an average salary of $53,615, 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 library supervisor are library materials, library patrons, and library services.

Classifier vs library supervisor overview

	Classifier	Library Supervisor
Yearly salary	$34,561	$53,615
Hourly rate	$16.62	$25.78
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	365	1,781
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Classifier vs library supervisor salary

Classifiers and library supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Classifier	Library Supervisor
Average salary	$34,561	$53,615
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $54,000	Between $37,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between classifier and library supervisor education

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

	Classifier	Library Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	New York University

Classifier vs library supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between classifiers' and library supervisors' demographics:

	Classifier	Library Supervisor
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 67.3% Female, 32.7%	Male, 41.6% Female, 58.4%
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, 6.3% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% Asian, 4.8% White, 77.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between classifier and library supervisor 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.

Library supervisor example responsibilities.

Provide safety and security oversight of the library, training and updating evacuation/plot plans and extinguishment methods.
Trouble shoot and replace lap tops, rent out dvds.
Learned to repair library material such as books, DVDs and CDs.
Record retention.SecurityDuties include enforcing the rules and regulations of TDCJ.

Classifier vs library supervisor skills

Common classifier skills

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

Common library supervisor skills

Library Materials, 13%
Library Patrons, 10%
Library Services, 9%
Library Operations, 9%
Library Policies, 7%
Student Assistants, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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