Co-operations librarian vs library director

The differences between co-operations librarians and library 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 library director. Additionally, a library director has an average salary of $44,750, which is higher than the $41,293 average annual salary of a co-operations librarian.

Co-operations librarian vs library director overview

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Director
Yearly salary	$41,293	$44,750
Hourly rate	$19.85	$21.51
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	59,618	5,428
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Co-operations librarian vs library director salary

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Director
Average salary	$41,293	$44,750
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $64,000	Between $28,000 And $69,000
Highest paying City	-	Hoboken, NJ
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	University of California, Berkeley
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between co-operations librarian and library director education

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Director
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Most common major	Biology	Library Science
Most common college	Northwestern University	New York University

Co-operations librarian vs library director demographics

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Director
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 43.5% Female, 56.5%	Male, 29.5% Female, 70.5%
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, 6.4% 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 co-operations librarian and library 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.

Library director example responsibilities.

Manage records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Hire & supervise 26 staff , 16 FTE.
Supervise one FTE and six part time employees.
Investigate and troubleshoot protocols, procedures and reagents.
Work with vendors to develop licensing and to troubleshoot electronic access.
Provide oversight of the acquisitions process at all stages, including final approval.

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