Electronic resources librarian vs circulation director

The differences between electronic resources librarians and circulation directors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an electronic resources librarian and a circulation director. Additionally, a circulation director has an average salary of $59,920, which is higher than the $51,325 average annual salary of an electronic resources librarian.

The top three skills for an electronic resources librarian include electronic resources, library services and collection development. The most important skills for a circulation director are audience development, newspapers, and independent contractors.

Electronic resources librarian vs circulation director overview

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Circulation Director
Yearly salary	$51,325	$59,920
Hourly rate	$24.68	$28.81
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	38,502	5,074
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Electronic resources librarian vs circulation director salary

Electronic resources librarians and circulation directors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Circulation Director
Average salary	$51,325	$59,920
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $75,000	Between $30,000 And $119,000
Highest paying City	Philadelphia, PA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between electronic resources librarian and circulation director education

There are a few differences between an electronic resources librarian and a circulation director in terms of educational background:

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Circulation Director
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 72%
Most common major	Interior Design	Business
Most common college	New York University	Stanford University

Electronic resources librarian vs circulation director demographics

Here are the differences between electronic resources librarians' and circulation directors' demographics:

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Circulation Director
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 29.7% Female, 70.3%	Male, 68.5% Female, 31.5%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 6.5% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 5.0% White, 76.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between electronic resources librarian and circulation director duties and responsibilities

Electronic resources librarian example responsibilities.

Manage integrated library system including OPAC, serials control, cataloging and acquisitions.
Implement EZProxy and an OpenURL link resolver to improve access for state employees.
Upload e-journal MARC records in ILS system.
Coordinate the cataloging of electronic/digital materials with MARC records.
Utilize electronic resources to create reports and spreadsheets from research and statistical information.
Provide interlibrary loan service through OCLC.

Circulation director example responsibilities.

Manage vendor relationships for BPA audits, reader service, international mail, subscription telemarketing & corporate compliance for USPS standards.
Manage records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Insure adherence to ABC rules and regulations.
Establish completely fund NIE program at both papers.
Analyze and compare marketing campaigns, marketing briefs, and BPA statements.
Possess ABC, postal audit, statement of ownership, etc., knowledge.

Electronic resources librarian vs circulation director skills

Common electronic resources librarian skills

Electronic Resources, 21%
Library Services, 10%
Collection Development, 9%
Management System, 6%
Library System, 6%
Library Resources, 5%

Common circulation director skills

Audience Development, 19%
Newspapers, 13%
Independent Contractors, 11%
Expense Budget, 10%
ABC, 4%
Strategic Plan, 4%

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