Senior library assistant vs page

The differences between senior library assistants and pages can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a senior library assistant has an average salary of $34,518, which is higher than the $23,595 average annual salary of a page.

The top three skills for a senior library assistant include library materials, library patrons and library policies. The most important skills for a page are library patrons, library materials, and library shelves.

Senior library assistant vs page overview

	Senior Library Assistant	Page
Yearly salary	$34,518	$23,595
Hourly rate	$16.60	$11.34
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	1,099	436
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	-	-

Senior library assistant vs page salary

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

	Senior Library Assistant	Page
Average salary	$34,518	$23,595
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $44,000	Between $18,000 And $29,000
Highest paying City	-	Belmont, CA
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	RingCentral
Best paying industry	-	Media

Differences between senior library assistant and page education

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

	Senior Library Assistant	Page
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	English	English
Most common college	New York University	Stanford University

Senior library assistant vs page demographics

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

	Senior Library Assistant	Page
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 31.6% Female, 68.4%	Male, 37.6% Female, 62.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 6.3% White, 62.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 5.0% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between senior library assistant and page duties and responsibilities

Senior library assistant example responsibilities.

Collect data, compile bibliographies, manage current contents and perform copy cataloging functions.
Train patrons on Westlaw, Lexis and general reference computer system.
Direct and train library staff in receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Collect data, compile bibliographies, manage current contents and perform copy cataloging functions.
Assess and discard non-fiction collections as assigned.

Page example responsibilities.

Construct and develop program code with HTML, JavaScript and PHP which generate the final outcome website.
Sort and put away books, magazines, CDs, and movies in numerical and/or alphabetical order.
Straighten and organize books and DVDs throughout the library.
Prepare brochure for city's recreational activities, design logo.
Ensure each unit are tuned and test in a screen RF room.
Create graphics, and flash presentation for web page design and PowerPoint demonstrations.

Senior library assistant vs page skills

Common senior library assistant skills

Library Materials, 12%
Library Patrons, 11%
Library Policies, 9%
Library Operations, 6%
Student Assistants, 6%
Library System, 6%

Common page skills

Library Patrons, 29%
Library Materials, 15%
Library Shelves, 7%
Dewey Decimal System, 4%
Decimal System, 4%
DVDs, 4%