Mobile library assistant vs library technician

The differences between mobile library assistants and library technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a library technician has an average salary of $37,757, which is higher than the $31,518 average annual salary of a mobile library assistant.

The top three skills for a mobile library assistant include referral services, and . The most important skills for a library technician are library services, data entry, and circulation desk.

Mobile library assistant vs library technician overview

	Mobile Library Assistant	Library Technician
Yearly salary	$31,518	$37,757
Hourly rate	$15.15	$18.15
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	5,020	24,941
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	47	50
Years of experience	-	12

Mobile library assistant vs library technician salary

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

	Mobile Library Assistant	Library Technician
Average salary	$31,518	$37,757
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $45,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Syracuse University
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between mobile library assistant and library technician education

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

	Mobile Library Assistant	Library Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	Duke University	New York University

Mobile library assistant vs library technician demographics

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

	Mobile Library Assistant	Library Technician
Average age	47	50
Gender ratio	Male, 47.8% Female, 52.2%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
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, 9.5% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 5.3% White, 64.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between mobile library assistant and library technician 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 technician example responsibilities.

Cataloge library materials using OCLC to be add to collection, and repair damaged materials.
Process books and serials in Sydney (ILS).
Enter new patron records into the ILS.
Process incoming serials and maintain serial records and archives.
Work with supervisors, coworkers, and patrons to resolve questions and troubleshoot both electronic and physical item requests.
Install, configure, troubleshoot laser scanners, RFID readers and antennas, sensors, detectors, actuators, payment systems.

Mobile library assistant vs library technician skills

Common mobile library assistant skills

Referral Services, 100%

Common library technician skills

Library Services, 6%
Data Entry, 6%
Circulation Desk, 5%
Customer Service, 5%
Library System, 4%
Library Patrons, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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