One library director, when asked if she had filled a recent part-time position said that "yes, she had; however, it was a challenge as most people told her they could make more on unemployment". Terrific!
Two library director colleagues in PA (opposite sides of the state) have recently accepted positions in neighboring states. The positions they have accepted put Pennsylvania to shame (in every way imaginable). If you are a Pennsylvania librarian, when was the last time you received a standing ovation? What about a salary level that reflects the professional responsibilities of the position for which you were hired? Does your job description have more pages than your salary has zeros?
The PA Library Association DOES have recommended salaries.
"On March 22, 1996, the PaLA Board of Directors endorsed a new structure of minimum salaries and benefits for library staff. This new policy builds on the minimum salary policy established by the Board, and last updated for inflation in 2010. These recommended salaries have been adjusted by 2010’s CPI increase of 1.6 %."
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$20,403- Full time (35 hours or more/wk) support staff member
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$36,050 – New full-time professional librarian
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$55,237– Full-time librarian who supervises at least three professional librarians
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