Co-operations librarian vs library assistant

The differences between co-operations librarians and library assistants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a co-operations librarian has an average salary of $41,293, which is higher than the $30,146 average annual salary of a library assistant.

Co-operations librarian vs library assistant overview

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Assistant
Yearly salary	$41,293	$30,146
Hourly rate	$19.85	$14.49
Growth rate	6%	-4%
Number of jobs	59,618	1,122
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	48	47
Years of experience	2	-

Co-operations librarian vs library assistant salary

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Assistant
Average salary	$41,293	$30,146
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $64,000	Between $22,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Brookline, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Columbia University in the City of New York
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between co-operations librarian and library assistant education

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Biology	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	Northwestern University

Co-operations librarian vs library assistant demographics

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Assistant
Average age	48	47
Gender ratio	Male, 43.5% Female, 56.5%	Male, 29.0% Female, 71.0%
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, 10.5% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 6.4% White, 63.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	16%	11%

Differences between co-operations librarian and library assistant 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.

Library assistant example responsibilities.

Organize and check in newly arrive reference materials, magazines, newspapers, and journals.
Assist with processing acquisitions, collection maintenance and development, retro- cataloging, copy cataloging.
Process and track inter-library loans and donations.
Set up user accounts and user rights in windows.
Process magazines and annual reports for the circulation department.
Re-Serve, circulate, check-in / check-out and renew books.

Co-Operations Librarian vs. similar jobs

Co-Operations Librarian related careers

Co-Operations Librarian related jobs

What similar roles do

Zippia Careers
Education, Training, and Library Industry
Co-Operations Librarian
Co-Operations Librarian vs Library Assistant

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse education, training, and library jobs