Electronic resources librarian vs library manager

The differences between electronic resources librarians and library managers 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 library manager. Additionally, a library manager has an average salary of $58,586, 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 library manager are library services, library policies, and collection development.

Electronic resources librarian vs library manager overview

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Library Manager
Yearly salary	$51,325	$58,586
Hourly rate	$24.68	$28.17
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	38,502	1,739
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Electronic resources librarian vs library manager salary

Electronic resources librarians and library managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Library Manager
Average salary	$51,325	$58,586
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $75,000	Between $41,000 And $82,000
Highest paying City	Philadelphia, PA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Alaska	California
Best paying company	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	Amd
Best paying industry	Professional	Health Care

Differences between electronic resources librarian and library manager education

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

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Library Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Interior Design	Business
Most common college	New York University	New York University

Electronic resources librarian vs library manager demographics

Here are the differences between electronic resources librarians' and library managers' demographics:

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Library Manager
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 29.7% Female, 70.3%	Male, 38.1% Female, 61.9%
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, 6.3% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Asian, 4.8% White, 77.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between electronic resources librarian and library manager 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.

Library manager example responsibilities.

Provide continuous cataloging training for library staff.
Operate library cataloging system efficiently by providing unique identification code to the newly purchase books.
Provide safety and security oversight of the library, training and updating evacuation/plot plans and extinguishment methods.
Research using LEXIS-NEXIS and WestLaw databases for legal, business, and newspaper research.
Utilize Lexis and Westlaw extensively to locate articles and case law relate to the topic.
Record retention.SecurityDuties include enforcing the rules and regulations of TDCJ.

Electronic resources librarian vs library manager 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 library manager skills

Library Services, 18%
Library Policies, 11%
Collection Development, 9%
Local Community, 8%
Electronic Resources, 7%
Library Materials, 4%

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