Instruction librarian vs library manager

The differences between instruction 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 instruction librarian and a library manager. Additionally, a library manager has an average salary of $58,586, which is higher than the $50,234 average annual salary of an instruction librarian.

The top three skills for an instruction librarian include collection development, library services and reference services. The most important skills for a library manager are library services, library policies, and collection development.

Instruction librarian vs library manager overview

	Instruction Librarian	Library Manager
Yearly salary	$50,234	$58,586
Hourly rate	$24.15	$28.17
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	1,276	1,739
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Instruction librarian vs library manager salary

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

	Instruction Librarian	Library Manager
Average salary	$50,234	$58,586
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $71,000	Between $41,000 And $82,000
Highest paying City	Tacoma, WA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Alaska	California
Best paying company	Kern Community College District	Amd
Best paying industry	Education	Health Care

Differences between instruction librarian and library manager education

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

	Instruction Librarian	Library Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Library Science	Business
Most common college	New York University	New York University

Instruction librarian vs library manager demographics

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

	Instruction Librarian	Library Manager
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 34.9% Female, 65.1%	Male, 38.1% Female, 61.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Asian, 4.8% White, 77.2% 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 instruction librarian and library manager duties and responsibilities

Instruction librarian example responsibilities.

Manage integrated library system including OPAC, serials control, cataloging and acquisitions.
Perform collection management for adult non-fiction.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.
Conduct copy/original cataloging of all resources.
Maintain all records update and create original cataloging as necessary.
Create an inventory of all materials locate in the corporate HQ's attic.

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.

Instruction librarian vs library manager skills

Common instruction librarian skills

Collection Development, 11%
Library Services, 10%
Reference Services, 8%
Research Assistance, 8%
Professional Development, 7%
Library Resources, 7%

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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