Electronic resources librarian vs library supervisor

The differences between electronic resources librarians and library supervisors 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 supervisor. Additionally, a library supervisor has an average salary of $53,615, 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 supervisor are library materials, library patrons, and library services.

Electronic resources librarian vs library supervisor overview

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Library Supervisor
Yearly salary	$51,325	$53,615
Hourly rate	$24.68	$25.78
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	38,502	1,781
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Electronic resources librarian vs library supervisor salary

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

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Library Supervisor
Average salary	$51,325	$53,615
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $75,000	Between $37,000 And $77,000
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 library supervisor education

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

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Library Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Most common major	Interior Design	Business
Most common college	New York University	New York University

Electronic resources librarian vs library supervisor demographics

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

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Library Supervisor
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 29.7% Female, 70.3%	Male, 41.6% Female, 58.4%
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, 7.6% Asian, 4.8% White, 77.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between electronic resources librarian and library supervisor 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 supervisor example responsibilities.

Provide safety and security oversight of the library, training and updating evacuation/plot plans and extinguishment methods.
Trouble shoot and replace lap tops, rent out dvds.
Learned to repair library material such as books, DVDs and CDs.
Record retention.SecurityDuties include enforcing the rules and regulations of TDCJ.

Electronic resources librarian vs library supervisor 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 supervisor skills

Library Materials, 13%
Library Patrons, 10%
Library Services, 9%
Library Operations, 9%
Library Policies, 7%
Student Assistants, 6%

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