Co-operations librarian vs public services librarian

The differences between co-operations librarians and public services librarians 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 public services librarian. Additionally, a public services librarian has an average salary of $49,867, which is higher than the $41,293 average annual salary of a co-operations librarian.

Co-operations librarian vs public services librarian overview

	Co-Operations Librarian	Public Services Librarian
Yearly salary	$41,293	$49,867
Hourly rate	$19.85	$23.97
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	59,618	62,620
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 46%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Co-operations librarian vs public services librarian salary

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Public Services Librarian
Average salary	$41,293	$49,867
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $64,000	Between $35,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Santa Rosa, CA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Yale University
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between co-operations librarian and public services librarian education

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Public Services Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 46%
Most common major	Biology	Library Science
Most common college	Northwestern University	New York University

Co-operations librarian vs public services librarian demographics

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Public Services Librarian
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 43.5% Female, 56.5%	Male, 41.9% Female, 58.1%
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, 77.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between co-operations librarian and public services librarian 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.

Public services librarian example responsibilities.

Manage integrated library system including OPAC, serials control, cataloging and acquisitions.
Perform original and copy cataloging of new acquisitions.
Perform various technical services including cataloging, weeding, and authority control.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.
Provide client services such as inter-library loans, ordering of new materials and instruction on use of library OPAC.

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