Co-operations librarian vs library manager

The differences between co-operations librarians and library managers 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 manager. Additionally, a library manager has an average salary of $58,586, which is higher than the $41,293 average annual salary of a co-operations librarian.

Co-operations librarian vs library manager overview

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Manager
Yearly salary	$41,293	$58,586
Hourly rate	$19.85	$28.17
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	59,618	1,739
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Co-operations librarian vs library manager salary

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Manager
Average salary	$41,293	$58,586
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $64,000	Between $41,000 And $82,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Amd
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between co-operations librarian and library manager education

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Biology	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	New York University

Co-operations librarian vs library manager demographics

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Library Manager
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 43.5% Female, 56.5%	Male, 38.1% Female, 61.9%
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, 6.3% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Asian, 4.8% White, 77.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between co-operations librarian and library manager 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 manager example responsibilities.

Provide continuous cataloging training for library staff.
Operate library cataloging system efficiently by providing unique identification code to the newly purchase books.
Provide safety and security oversight of the library, training and updating evacuation/plot plans and extinguishment methods.
Research using LEXIS-NEXIS and WestLaw databases for legal, business, and newspaper research.
Utilize Lexis and Westlaw extensively to locate articles and case law relate to the topic.
Record retention.SecurityDuties include enforcing the rules and regulations of TDCJ.

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