Mobile library assistant vs library clerk

The differences between mobile library assistants and library clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mobile library assistant has an average salary of $31,518, which is higher than the $30,275 average annual salary of a library clerk.

The top three skills for a mobile library assistant include referral services, and . The most important skills for a library clerk are library materials, customer service, and circulation desk.

Mobile library assistant vs library clerk overview

	Mobile Library Assistant	Library Clerk
Yearly salary	$31,518	$30,275
Hourly rate	$15.15	$14.56
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	5,020	67,131
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 52%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	-	-

Mobile library assistant vs library clerk salary

Mobile library assistants and library clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mobile Library Assistant	Library Clerk
Average salary	$31,518	$30,275
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $45,000	Between $23,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Anchorage, AK
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Mayor Ethan Berkowitz
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between mobile library assistant and library clerk education

There are a few differences between a mobile library assistant and a library clerk in terms of educational background:

	Mobile Library Assistant	Library Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 52%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	Duke University	Stanford University

Mobile library assistant vs library clerk demographics

Here are the differences between mobile library assistants' and library clerks' demographics:

	Mobile Library Assistant	Library Clerk
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 47.8% Female, 52.2%	Male, 28.7% Female, 71.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Asian, 6.6% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Asian, 5.3% White, 64.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between mobile library assistant and library clerk duties and responsibilities

Mobile library assistant example responsibilities.

Collect data, compile bibliographies, manage current contents and perform copy cataloging functions.
Provide real-time bus location updates with AJAX and utilize Google maps API for trip planning.
Repair leaks in RV roofs with sealant making the RV weatherproof.
Develop system to streamline classroom media requests resulting in more efficient distribution of materials.
Develop and maintain young adult fiction/nonfiction collection.

Library clerk example responsibilities.

Issue out DVDs, CD's, and newspapers to library customers.
Check in and out library merchandise including: books, audio recordings, magazines, and DVDs.
Perform copy cataloging, subject analysis and assignment of classification numbers.
Perform regular cataloging of new acquisitions, maintaining accurate data building for microfilm, microfiche, periodicals, and academic collections.
Collate, and burned documents to CDs for time-sensitive shipment.
Shelve music books, music scores, CDs, vinyl record albums, and audiobooks.

Mobile library assistant vs library clerk skills

Common mobile library assistant skills

Referral Services, 100%

Common library clerk skills

Library Materials, 19%
Customer Service, 12%
Circulation Desk, 7%
Library Patrons, 4%
Word Processing, 3%
Office Equipment, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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