Library media assistant vs library page

The differences between library media assistants and library pages can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a library media assistant has an average salary of $34,052, which is higher than the $30,218 average annual salary of a library page.

The top three skills for a library media assistant include library materials, media and library books. The most important skills for a library page are customer service, library patrons, and library system.

Library media assistant vs library page overview

	Library Media Assistant	Library Page
Yearly salary	$34,052	$30,218
Hourly rate	$16.37	$14.53
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	9,087	848
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	-	-

Library media assistant vs library page salary

Library media assistants and library pages have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Library Media Assistant	Library Page
Average salary	$34,052	$30,218
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $23,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Salem, OR	Daly City, CA
Highest paying state	Washington	Alaska
Best paying company	Albemarle County	Ramsey County
Best paying industry	Education	Education

Differences between library media assistant and library page education

There are a few differences between a library media assistant and a library page in terms of educational background:

	Library Media Assistant	Library Page
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Business	English
Most common college	Stanford University	Northwestern University

Library media assistant vs library page demographics

Here are the differences between library media assistants' and library pages' demographics:

	Library Media Assistant	Library Page
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 21.2% Female, 78.8%	Male, 30.2% Female, 69.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 5.1% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 6.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between library media assistant and library page duties and responsibilities

Library media assistant example responsibilities.

Assist with video recording and cataloging of activities on an IBM.
Perform original cataloging and copy cataloging.
Develop system to streamline classroom media requests resulting in more efficient distribution of materials.
Engage in moderate weeding projects of the fiction, biography, and nonfiction collections.
Assess and discard non-fiction collections as assigned.

Library page example responsibilities.

Perform check-in and check-out of library books on a daily basis.
Coordinate seating for VIP guests.
Gain familiarity with a vast array of works of fiction and nonfiction.
Issue library cards, check-in and check-out library materials, answer incoming calls.
Sort & organize various library materials consisting of books, magazines, CDs, etc.
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, DVDs, etc.

Library media assistant vs library page skills

Common library media assistant skills

Library Materials, 14%
Media, 14%
Library Books, 6%
Instructional Materials, 6%
Circulation Desk, 5%
Library Equipment, 5%

Common library page skills

Customer Service, 21%
Library Patrons, 10%
Library System, 8%
Photocopying, 6%
Shelve Library Materials, 5%
Public Library, 4%