Special library librarian vs library supervisor

The differences between special library librarians and library supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a special library librarian and a library supervisor. Additionally, a library supervisor has an average salary of $53,615, which is higher than the $52,343 average annual salary of a special library librarian.

The top three skills for a special library librarian include library services, professional development and library resources. The most important skills for a library supervisor are library materials, library patrons, and library services.

Special library librarian vs library supervisor overview

	Special Library Librarian	Library Supervisor
Yearly salary	$52,343	$53,615
Hourly rate	$25.16	$25.78
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	12,477	1,781
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Special library librarian vs library supervisor salary

Special library librarians and library supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Special Library Librarian	Library Supervisor
Average salary	$52,343	$53,615
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $72,000	Between $37,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Northern California Power Agency	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between special library librarian and library supervisor education

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

	Special Library Librarian	Library Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Most common major	Library Science	Business
Most common college	University of Maryland - College Park	New York University

Special library librarian vs library supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between special library librarians' and library supervisors' demographics:

	Special Library Librarian	Library Supervisor
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 35.4% Female, 64.6%	Male, 41.6% Female, 58.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.4% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian, 4.9% White, 77.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% Asian, 4.8% White, 77.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between special library librarian and library supervisor duties and responsibilities

Special library librarian example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Provide client services such as inter-library loans, ordering of new materials and instruction on use of library OPAC.

Library supervisor example responsibilities.

Provide safety and security oversight of the library, training and updating evacuation/plot plans and extinguishment methods.
Trouble shoot and replace lap tops, rent out dvds.
Learned to repair library material such as books, DVDs and CDs.
Record retention.SecurityDuties include enforcing the rules and regulations of TDCJ.

Special library librarian vs library supervisor skills

Common special library librarian skills

Library Services, 16%
Professional Development, 10%
Library Resources, 9%
Collection Development, 9%
Library Science, 8%
Reference Services, 7%

Common library supervisor skills

Library Materials, 13%
Library Patrons, 10%
Library Services, 9%
Library Operations, 9%
Library Policies, 7%
Student Assistants, 6%

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