Document services librarian vs tape librarian

The differences between document services librarians and tape 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 tape librarian. Additionally, a document services librarian has an average salary of $57,980, which is higher than the $51,962 average annual salary of a tape librarian.

Document services librarian vs tape librarian overview

	Document Services Librarian	Tape Librarian
Yearly salary	$57,980	$51,962
Hourly rate	$27.88	$24.98
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	55,459	1,005
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Document services librarian vs tape librarian salary

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

	Document Services Librarian	Tape Librarian
Average salary	$57,980	$51,962
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $82,000	Between $35,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between document services librarian and tape librarian education

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

	Document Services Librarian	Tape Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Document services librarian vs tape librarian demographics

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

	Document Services Librarian	Tape Librarian
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 38.5% Female, 61.5%	Male, 58.3% Female, 41.7%
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, 6.5% 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 document services librarian and tape 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.

Tape librarian example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Monitor and support UNIX, VAX, NT, AS400, and MVS systems for accurate hourly results.
Perform limited MVS console operator functions.
Catalogue tapes in TSO system.
Maintain and aid in modification of TMS.
Work extensively with 16mmfilm and DVD formatting.

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