How much does a Head Librarian make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Head Librarian salary in Los Angeles, CA is $162,800 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $135,300 and $186,900. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Head Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $110,263 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $135,300 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $162,800 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $186,900 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $208,842 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
25% $135,300 10% $110,263 90% $208,842 75% $186,900 $162,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Head Librarian oversees processes to research, review, identify, and procure new materials to develop the library's collection within the available budget. Directs the strategic planning, staff, and operations for the acquisition, classification, maintenance, licensing, and distribution of print and digital materials to meet the information needs of library users. Being a Head Librarian develops support, service, and technology resources to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Implements cataloging processes and standards to create bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. In addition, Head Librarian requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Head Librarian typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as a Head Librarian typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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