Library page vs librarian

The differences between library pages and librarians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a librarian has an average salary of $53,096, which is higher than the $30,218 average annual salary of a library page.

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

Library page vs librarian overview

	Library Page	Librarian
Yearly salary	$30,218	$53,096
Hourly rate	$14.53	$25.53
Growth rate	-4%	6%
Number of jobs	848	1,264
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	47	48
Years of experience	-	2

What does a library page do?

A library page is an individual who is responsible for organizing all returned books and other items while putting them in their proper places on the shelves. This library page must retrieve materials that are kept in secured areas and checking items that are returned from patrons. The library page is required to help library patrons by helping them find a specific section of the library or book titles. This library page must also provide information to patrons related to due dates as well as library policies.

What does a librarian do?

Librarians are trained in the field of information science so they can assist people in search of information. They direct and develop information systems and programs for the public. It is their job to make sure that the data is well-organized to meet every library user's needs. Their library work focuses on three main aspects, including user services, administrative services, and technical services. Typically, librarians work in schools, government, or local libraries.

Library page vs librarian salary

Library pages and librarians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Library Page	Librarian
Average salary	$30,218	$53,096
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $39,000	Between $38,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	Daly City, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	Ramsey County	Meta
Best paying industry	Education	Education

Differences between library page and librarian education

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

	Library Page	Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	English	Library Science
Most common college	Northwestern University	New York University

Library page vs librarian demographics

Here are the differences between library pages' and librarians' demographics:

	Library Page	Librarian
Average age	47	48
Gender ratio	Male, 30.2% Female, 69.8%	Male, 31.3% Female, 68.7%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 6.4% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Asian, 4.9% White, 77.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	11%	16%

Differences between library page and librarian duties and responsibilities

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.

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Librarian example responsibilities.

Plan and manage weekly toddler programs and activities.
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, teen ambassadors, book buddies, elderly volunteers, and teen tech assistants.
Manage adult non-fiction materials and coordinate staff.
Manage and maintain inventory of NAVAIR technical documentation.
Manage integrated library system including OPAC, serials control, cataloging and acquisitions.
Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.

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Library page vs librarian skills

Common library page skills

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

Common librarian skills

Library Services, 11%
Customer Service, 10%
Library Materials, 8%
Collection Development, 7%
Library Resources, 6%
Reference Services, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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