What Is the Difference Between a Librarian & a Library Associate?

by Helen Akers

The major difference between a librarian and a library associate is the educational requirements. A librarian and a library associate have some overlapping work responsibilities, but a librarian is more of a manager, whereas library associates tend to interact more with a library's patrons. Associates assist librarians with reviewing the library's materials and programs, but do not necessarily make final decisions with regard to the library's operations.

About the Author

Helen Akers specializes in business and technology topics. She has professional experience in business-to-business sales, technical support, and management. Akers holds a Master of Business Administration with a marketing concentration from Devry University's Keller Graduate School of Management and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Antioch University Los Angeles.

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