Interlibrary loan librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Interlibrary loan librarian demographics by:
Interlibrary loan librarian gender statistics
73.8% of interlibrary loan librarians are women and 26.2% of interlibrary loan librarians are men.
- Female, 73.8%
- Male, 26.2%
Interlibrary loan librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.8% |
| Male | 26.2% |
Interlibrary loan librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,019
Female income
$49,524
Interlibrary loan librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in interlibrary loan librarian positions over time. Currently, 73.8% of interlibrary loan librarians are female.
Interlibrary loan librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.25% | 79.75% |
| 2011 | 20.18% | 79.82% |
| 2012 | 22.76% | 77.24% |
| 2013 | 22.36% | 77.64% |
| 2014 | 21.05% | 78.95% |
| 2015 | 23.16% | 76.84% |
| 2016 | 23.06% | 76.94% |
| 2017 | 25.92% | 74.08% |
| 2018 | 23.77% | 76.23% |
| 2019 | 22.29% | 77.71% |
| 2020 | 24.36% | 75.64% |
| 2021 | 26.23% | 73.77% |
Interlibrary loan librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared interlibrary loan librarians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technician's helper and exhibit technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Librarian | 8% | 92% |
| Children's Librarian | 11% | 89% |
| High School Librarian | 15% | 85% |
| Interlibrary Loan Librarian | 26% | 74% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Interlibrary loan librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among interlibrary loan librarians is White, which makes up 77.1% of all interlibrary loan librarians. Comparatively, 7.7% of interlibrary loan librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of interlibrary loan librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Interlibrary loan librarian race
| Interlibrary loan librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Interlibrary loan librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how interlibrary loan librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Interlibrary loan librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.10% | 6.34% | 4.83% | 5.37% |
| 2011 | 81.04% | 7.03% | 4.93% | 5.31% |
| 2012 | 80.02% | 6.42% | 5.36% | 6.15% |
| 2013 | 80.71% | 7.13% | 4.15% | 5.88% |
| 2014 | 80.26% | 6.72% | 4.64% | 6.26% |
| 2015 | 78.63% | 7.29% | 5.04% | 6.60% |
| 2016 | 79.05% | 6.86% | 5.27% | 6.70% |
| 2017 | 79.00% | 7.18% | 4.96% | 6.40% |
| 2018 | 79.63% | 6.57% | 4.12% | 7.81% |
| 2019 | 81.37% | 6.00% | 3.73% | 6.76% |
| 2020 | 78.12% | 6.44% | 4.26% | 7.23% |
| 2021 | 77.12% | 6.37% | 4.86% | 7.74% |
Interlibrary loan librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian interlibrary loan librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown interlibrary loan librarians have the lowest average salary at $51,441.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,441 |
| White | $53,174 |
| Black or African American | $54,382 |
| Asian | $56,516 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,712 |
Average interlibrary loan librarian age
See how the average age of interlibrary loan librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Interlibrary loan librarian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43.5 | 51.5 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 48 |
Interlibrary loan librarian age breakdown
The average age of interlibrary loan librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the interlibrary loan librarian population.
Interlibrary loan librarian age breakdown
| Interlibrary Loan Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Interlibrary loan librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for interlibrary loan librarians is bachelor's degree, with 45% of interlibrary loan librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Interlibrary loan librarians by degree level
| Interlibrary loan librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Interlibrary loan librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, interlibrary loan librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,402 annually. With a Master's degree, interlibrary loan librarians earn a median annual income of $63,318 compared to $51,073 for interlibrary loan librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,318 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,073 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,402 |
Interlibrary loan librarian employment statistics
Company size where interlibrary loan librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where interlibrary loan librarians work.
Interlibrary loan librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Interlibrary loan librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the interlibrary loan librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most interlibrary loan librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Interlibrary loan librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 12% |
Interlibrary loan librarian turnover and employment statistics
Interlibrary loan librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for interlibrary loan librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Interlibrary loan librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Interlibrary loan librarian unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 2.36% |
| 2012 | 2.44% |
| 2013 | 2.38% |
| 2014 | 2.56% |
| 2015 | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 1.74% |
| 2021 | 1.46% |
Average interlibrary loan librarian tenure
The average interlibrary loan librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 interlibrary loan librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Interlibrary loan librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Interlibrary loan librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of interlibrary loan librarians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Psychologist Assistant | 6.04% | 39,147 |
| Resource Teacher | 9.52% | 73,796 |
| Adjunct Faculty Member | 12.94% | 28,981 |
| Numismatist | 13.30% | 187 |
| Page Technician | 13.69% | 24,052 |
| Interlibrary Loan Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar interlibrary loan librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Psychologist Assistant | 6.04% | 39,147 |
| Resource Teacher | 9.52% | 73,796 |
| Adjunct Faculty Member | 12.94% | 28,981 |
| Numismatist | 13.30% | 187 |
| Page Technician | 13.69% | 24,052 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by interlibrary loan librarians
The most common foreign language among interlibrary loan librarians is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 22.2% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- French, 33.3%
- Italian, 22.2%
- Bulgarian, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Interlibrary loan librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| Italian | 22.2% |
| Bulgarian | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |