How much does a Senior Librarian make in California? The average Senior Librarian salary in California is $94,062 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $79,700 and $109,770. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Senior Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Librarian Salary $66,624 CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Librarian Salary $79,700 CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Librarian Salary $94,062 CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Librarian Salary $109,770 CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Librarian Salary $124,073 CA April 24, 2024
25% $79,700 10% $66,624 90% $124,073 75% $109,770 $94,062 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Senior Librarian

Senior Librarian develops and maintains a collection of books and other materials and provides research and reference support to library users. Researches publications and suggests new sources and offerings for acquisition to enhance the collection. Being a Senior Librarian performs cataloging and creates bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. Designs and delivers research support processes and services to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Additionally, Senior Librarian distributes up-to-date information on new acquisitions, library activities, and services. Oversees the selection and maintenance of technology infrastructure and tools used in the library. Requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a manager. The Senior Librarian work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Senior Librarian typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Faculty Employment Opportunity. Job no. 532661. Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track. Location: Sonoma. Categories: Tenured/Tenure-T...
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  • Salary. $88,693.80 - $107,807.18 Annually. Location. Santa Barbara, CA. Job Type. Full-time Unclassified. Job Number. 2023-138-4038-LIB-RP. Department. Lib...
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  • Description/Duties & Responsibilities. Under the general direction of the Library Administrator, the Senior Librarian oversees all programming and employee...
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  • Under the general direction of the Library Administrator, the Senior Librarian oversees all programming and employees in Childrens Services, Young Adult Se...
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  • Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement. Department: Research, Instruction, and Outreach Services. Faculty Hire Number: #24-55. Rank: Senior Assistant o...
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $89,883 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $91,162 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $94,403 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $89,712 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $87,410 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $93,038 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $90,139 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $84,937 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $104,039 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $103,783 Date Updated April 24, 2024

Career Path for Senior Librarian

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Senior Librarian, the first career path typically starts with a Library Services Supervisor position, and then Library Services Manager.

The second career path typically progresses to Medical Library Services Manager.

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with a Technical Librarian IV position, and then progresses to Library Technical Services Manager.

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