Co-operations librarian vs cataloger

The differences between co-operations librarians and catalogers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a co-operations librarian and a cataloger. Additionally, a co-operations librarian has an average salary of $41,293, which is higher than the $34,943 average annual salary of a cataloger.

Co-operations librarian vs cataloger overview

	Co-Operations Librarian	Cataloger
Yearly salary	$41,293	$34,943
Hourly rate	$19.85	$16.80
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	59,618	93
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Co-operations librarian vs cataloger salary

Co-operations librarians and catalogers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Co-Operations Librarian	Cataloger
Average salary	$41,293	$34,943
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $64,000	Between $23,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	-	New Haven, CT
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Harvard University
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between co-operations librarian and cataloger education

There are a few differences between a co-operations librarian and a cataloger in terms of educational background:

	Co-Operations Librarian	Cataloger
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	Biology	History
Most common college	Northwestern University	University of Maryland - College Park

Co-operations librarian vs cataloger demographics

Here are the differences between co-operations librarians' and catalogers' demographics:

	Co-Operations Librarian	Cataloger
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 43.5% Female, 56.5%	Male, 37.9% Female, 62.1%
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, 6.4% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian, 4.9% White, 77.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between co-operations librarian and cataloger duties and responsibilities

Co-operations librarian example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Design fixtures in SolidWorks and create rapid prototypes of parts to secure components undergoing environmental testing.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.
Guide students in the selection and development of decision-making skills need to be successful in their studies and career.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.

Cataloger example responsibilities.

Manage category of materials: including books, CDs, films and other documents.
Assign subject headings using LCSH.
Cataloge books and serials for all the school district libraries.
Master the use of cataloguing resources such as WorldCat and HomeBase.
Assist librarians in other EPA libraries with the conversion of their serials list.
Assign LCSH and LCC, as well as a local classification system for legal treatises.

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