Electronic resources librarian vs school librarian

The differences between electronic resources librarians and school librarians 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 school librarian. Additionally, an electronic resources librarian has an average salary of $51,325, which is higher than the $51,202 average annual salary of a school librarian.

The top three skills for an electronic resources librarian include electronic resources, library services and collection development. The most important skills for a school librarian are library services, library resources, and library materials.

Electronic resources librarian vs school librarian overview

	Electronic Resources Librarian	School Librarian
Yearly salary	$51,325	$51,202
Hourly rate	$24.68	$24.62
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	38,502	20,037
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Electronic resources librarian vs school librarian salary

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

	Electronic Resources Librarian	School Librarian
Average salary	$51,325	$51,202
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $75,000	Between $34,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	Philadelphia, PA	Sacramento, CA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	Poly Prep Country Day School
Best paying industry	Professional	Education

Differences between electronic resources librarian and school librarian education

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

	Electronic Resources Librarian	School Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Most common major	Interior Design	Library Science
Most common college	New York University	University of Maryland - College Park

Electronic resources librarian vs school librarian demographics

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

	Electronic Resources Librarian	School Librarian
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 29.7% Female, 70.3%	Male, 16.3% Female, 83.7%
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 school librarian 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.

School librarian example responsibilities.

Manage and supervise a full-time media assistant, technology technicians and parent and student volunteers.
Volunteer to host events at annual school carnival and other PTA and school events.
Guide them in researching through a non fiction books, encyclopedia entry, and the elibrary BigChalk database.
Institute the use of computers in the library for cataloging, online searching, reference, bibliographies, and administrative functions.
Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Manage and supervise a full-time media assistant, technology technicians and parent and student volunteers.

Electronic resources librarian vs school librarian 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 school librarian skills

Library Services, 11%
Library Resources, 9%
Library Materials, 9%
Library Programs, 7%
Collection Development, 6%
Library Collection, 5%

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