Co-operations librarian vs technical services librarian

The differences between co-operations librarians and technical 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 technical services librarian. Additionally, a technical services librarian has an average salary of $50,657, which is higher than the $41,293 average annual salary of a co-operations librarian.

Co-operations librarian vs technical services librarian overview

	Co-Operations Librarian	Technical Services Librarian
Yearly salary	$41,293	$50,657
Hourly rate	$19.85	$24.35
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	59,618	118,696
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Co-operations librarian vs technical services librarian salary

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Technical Services Librarian
Average salary	$41,293	$50,657
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $64,000	Between $36,000 And $69,000
Highest paying City	-	Charlottesville, VA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Yale University
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between co-operations librarian and technical services librarian education

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Technical Services Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Most common major	Biology	Library Science
Most common college	Northwestern University	New York University

Co-operations librarian vs technical services librarian demographics

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

	Co-Operations Librarian	Technical Services Librarian
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 43.5% Female, 56.5%	Male, 32.3% Female, 67.7%
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, 6.6% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 5.0% White, 76.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between co-operations librarian and technical 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.

Technical services librarian example responsibilities.

Manage integrated library system including OPAC, serials control, cataloging and acquisitions.
Proofread and edit MARC records, perform database clean-up, and maintain records in online catalog.
Coordinate cataloging, classification and processing of books and audiovisual materials.
Identify and refer items that need attention of the cataloging or conservation department
Open new patron accounts, provide customer support regarding account status and work with Polaris systems.

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