Co-operations librarian vs reference librarian

The differences between co-operations librarians and reference 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 reference librarian. Additionally, a reference librarian has an average salary of $50,409, which is higher than the $41,293 average annual salary of a co-operations librarian.

Co-operations librarian vs reference librarian overview

	Co-Operations Librarian	Reference Librarian
Yearly salary	$41,293	$50,409
Hourly rate	$19.85	$24.24
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	59,618	1,058
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Co-operations librarian vs reference librarian salary

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Reference Librarian
Average salary	$41,293	$50,409
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $64,000	Between $35,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Anchorage, AK
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Yale University
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between co-operations librarian and reference librarian education

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Reference Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	Biology	Library Science
Most common college	Northwestern University	New York University

Co-operations librarian vs reference librarian demographics

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Reference Librarian
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 43.5% Female, 56.5%	Male, 33.3% Female, 66.7%
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, 7.8% Asian, 4.9% White, 76.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between co-operations librarian and reference 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.

Reference librarian example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Coordinate inter-library loan service, using OCLC searches to loan and borrow books and periodicals.
Perform reference and readers' advisory for patrons and staff via telephone, IM, email, and in person.
Perform copy-cataloging operations using OCLC database and online databases.
Maintain responsibility for collection management of the adult non-fiction collection.
Instigate student-librarian relationships and increase library productivity by regularly mentoring students in legal research, writing, and study methods.

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