Co-operations librarian vs circulation director

The differences between co-operations 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 co-operations librarian and a circulation director. Additionally, a circulation director has an average salary of $59,920, which is higher than the $41,293 average annual salary of a co-operations librarian.

Co-operations librarian vs circulation director overview

	Co-Operations Librarian	Circulation Director
Yearly salary	$41,293	$59,920
Hourly rate	$19.85	$28.81
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	59,618	5,074
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Co-operations librarian vs circulation director salary

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Circulation Director
Average salary	$41,293	$59,920
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $64,000	Between $30,000 And $119,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between co-operations librarian and circulation director education

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Circulation Director
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Most common major	Biology	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	Stanford University

Co-operations librarian vs circulation director demographics

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Circulation Director
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 43.5% Female, 56.5%	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 co-operations librarian and circulation director 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.

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.

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