Library technology instructor vs instruction librarian

The differences between library technology instructors and instruction librarians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a library technology instructor, becoming an instruction librarian takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a library technology instructor has an average salary of $53,533, which is higher than the $50,234 average annual salary of an instruction librarian.

The top three skills for a library technology instructor include facilitate workshops, curriculum development and . The most important skills for an instruction librarian are collection development, library services, and reference services.

Library technology instructor vs instruction librarian overview

	Library Technology Instructor	Instruction Librarian
Yearly salary	$53,533	$50,234
Hourly rate	$25.74	$24.15
Growth rate	12%	6%
Number of jobs	79,114	1,276
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Average age	46	48
Years of experience	6	2

Library technology instructor vs instruction librarian salary

Library technology instructors and instruction librarians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Library Technology Instructor	Instruction Librarian
Average salary	$53,533	$50,234
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $71,000	Between $35,000 And $71,000
Highest paying City	-	Tacoma, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Kern Community College District
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between library technology instructor and instruction librarian education

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

	Library Technology Instructor	Instruction Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Most common major	Business	Library Science
Most common college	New York University	New York University

Library technology instructor vs instruction librarian demographics

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

	Library Technology Instructor	Instruction Librarian
Average age	46	48
Gender ratio	Male, 35.0% Female, 65.0%	Male, 34.9% Female, 65.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.9% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.2% Asian, 12.2% White, 70.8% 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, 77.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between library technology instructor and instruction librarian duties and responsibilities

Library technology instructor example responsibilities.

Provide students with the information necessary to achieve basic Linux administration and configuration skills.
Engage in workshops with other educators experience in the field of ESOL
Cover the fundamental concepts of chemistry and biology including cell biology, metabolism, microbiology, genetics, evolution and histology.
design, all seminars, Moodle and student assessment

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 technology instructor vs instruction librarian skills

Common library technology instructor skills

Facilitate Workshops, 72%
Curriculum Development, 28%

Common instruction librarian skills

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

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