Document services librarian vs law librarian

The differences between document services librarians and law 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 document services librarian and a law librarian. Additionally, a document services librarian has an average salary of $57,980, which is higher than the $51,708 average annual salary of a law librarian.

Document services librarian vs law librarian overview

	Document Services Librarian	Law Librarian
Yearly salary	$57,980	$51,708
Hourly rate	$27.88	$24.86
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	55,459	1,813
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Document services librarian vs law librarian salary

Document services librarians and law librarians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Document Services Librarian	Law Librarian
Average salary	$57,980	$51,708
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $82,000	Between $35,000 And $76,000
Highest paying City	-	Philadelphia, PA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Northeastern University
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between document services librarian and law librarian education

There are a few differences between a document services librarian and a law librarian in terms of educational background:

	Document Services Librarian	Law Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Most common major	Business	History
Most common college	Stanford University	New York University

Document services librarian vs law librarian demographics

Here are the differences between document services librarians' and law librarians' demographics:

	Document Services Librarian	Law Librarian
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 38.5% Female, 61.5%	Male, 32.4% Female, 67.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.5% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 4.9% White, 76.7% 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 document services librarian and law librarian duties and responsibilities

Document services librarian example responsibilities.

Support ISO audits for process documentation and software/ literature distribution, managing follow-up corrective action plans as needed.
Provide documents during FDA and internal audits.
Conduct reference research, cataloging, acquisitions.
Support multiple remote locations while generating cad library databases.
Create and maintain various databases cataloging drawings and other engineering library materials.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.

Law librarian example responsibilities.

Manage integrated library system including OPAC, serials control, cataloging and acquisitions.
Supervise cataloging and processing of all materials.
Perform library technical services, including cataloging, processing, and acquisitions.
Review monthly Lexis and Westlaw usage to identify users needing additional training in cost-effective research techniques.
Open new patron accounts, provide customer support regarding account status and work with Polaris systems.

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