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SirsiDynix Winner Says Flexibility, Transparency and Commitment are Key to Improving Academic Library Salaries
Interview with Brian Keith, Winner of the 2007-2008 SirsiDynix‑ALA‑APA Award for Improving Salaries
By Casey Schacher
[Editor's Note: The June issue of Library Worklife, v5n6, will carry an interview with the other winner of the 2007-2008 SirsiDynix Winner, Camilla B. Reid of Augusta State University's Reese Library]
Brian Keith, Human Resources Officer of the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida, is no stranger to pay equity initiatives. Having a significant history of managing long-term restructuring and market equity projects, he was a likely candidate to make a dramatic difference in the salary and status of library workers. MORE
ALA-APA names 30 leaders as its Angels
CHICAGO—Thirty library leaders will be honored as ALA-APA Angels at the American Library Association Annual Conference in June. The ALA-Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA) is celebrating five years of service by honoring some of the many people and organizations that have helped it grow and flourish in its missions of providing certification and supporting better salaries. MORE
Cook County Treasurer recognizes ALA-APA Director for NLWD Efforts
 Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas presented ALA–APA Director Jenifer Grady with a certificate in honor of National Library Workers Day. Grady was recognized for her efforts to honor all library workers and to encourage communities to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Additional information on National Library Workers Day can be found at the ALA-APA website. MORE
Equal Pay Day Brings No Relief
DPE NewsLine, May 2008
For Immediate Release
Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and George Miller (D-CA) spoke at a Capitol Hill press conference on April 23, held in conjunction with Equal Pay Day, to support the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act by the Senate. MORE
Paris Public Library seeking more funding
By M. Dirk Langeveld, Sun Journal (Lewiston, Maine): May 2, 2008
In a Budget Committee meeting held on May 1, a discussion of staffing costs and the nature of library specialization may save the jobs of three part-time workers in Maine. MORE
Budget panel asks library for more cuts
By Leslie H. Dixon, Sun Journal (Lewiston, Maine): May 1, 2008
Norway library budget proposal calls for "big increase"
By Leslie H. Dixon, Sun Journal (Lewiston, Maine): April 23, 2008
The Norway (ME) Memorial Library enters its second round of negotiations with the Norway Budget Committee over a budget increase to cover rising human resource costs. MORE
Library will open under state standards for staff, books
By Sherry Mitchell, The Tennessean (Nashville, Tennessee): April 18, 2008
Despite the fact that Sumner County is among the wealthiest in Tennessee, budget constraints place Sumner’s three county libraries below state standards in staffing. MORE
Cuts hit city library as use, need rise; It's a difficult irony for Portland, as patronage typically goes up during tough economic times.
By Tess Nacelewicz, Portland Press Herald (Maine): April 26, 2008
Even if the Portland (ME) City Council reconsiders a library budget cut, the Portland Public Library plans to cut 12 percent of its workforce to meet its 2008-2009 budget goal. MORE
Chief librarian says certification could be lost; Budget cuts "would result in significant layoffs"
A one million dollar budget cut to the Human Resources Department of Fitchburg, MA, may “result in significant layoffs” among employees of the city’s public library, says Chief Librarian Ann Wirtanen. MORE
I want to write about Career Advancement!
Employee Satisfaction and Emotional Intelligence
By Suzanne Devlin, PhD, SPHR
Wouldn’t it be great to live and work more peacefully with others? If you could decrease your behavioral and relationship problems, would you be more satisfied at work? Would bettering the quality of your relationships with yourself and others affect your job satisfaction? A substantial body of research supports the importance of social and emotional abilities to personal and professional success. MORE
I want to write about HR Law & Regulation!
National Labor Relations Board Finds That Employers Can Bar Employee Use of Email For Union Purposes
By Christine Martin
On December 16, 2007, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that employers can bar employees from using company email for union purposes. as long as they also prohibit solicitation for other non-charitable organizations. In a 3–2 decision split along party lines, the board’s Republican majority held that employers can prohibit employees from using company email for union business even if they allow employees to use the email for other personal, non-commercial purposes. MORE
I want to write about HR Practice!
Staff Recognition Rewards:
A Path to Motivated Employees or Engaged Employees?
By John B. Harer, PhD
A casual glance around the walls of any store, car dealership or restaurant will probably reveal a plaque announcing the “Employee of the Month” or “Employee of the Year.” Such recognition awards are considered a method for motivating employees to enhance productivity. Numerous studies have found that highly motivated workers are more productive. MORE
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McEntee Calls for Increased Funding for Libraries
“Libraries are a Vital Resource During Economic Downturn”
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Washington, D.C.—Gerald W. McEntee, President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, today called for increased funding for the nation’s libraries, noting their importance to communities and workers coping with the downturn in the national economy. MORE
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ALA-APA Salary Survey and the New Librarian
By Elizabeth Nelson
Many librarians are drawn to this field because they love libraries, but do their libraries love them back?
Even entry-level librarian positions require at least six years of education beyond high school, an undergraduate degree and an MLS. Furthermore, many academic or specialist positions require advanced degrees or other training. Current economic instability and general trends toward deprofessionalization may lead many prospective librarians to question the value of this degree. Is an MLS worth the time and expense? MORE
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Using Teamwork to Make It Happen:
Interview with Spanish Subject Department Librarian Mary Torres, Cleveland Public Library
By Veronica Chawla
A “new American” and a new librarian, Marianita (Mary) Torres has much to share about honoring past experience and embracing present opportunity. Torres, a Puerto Rican–American, is able to use her knowledge of Latin culture in her role as Spanish Subject Department Librarian in the Foreign Literature Department of the Cleveland Public Library in Ohio. As a former paraprofessional, Torres draws on her experiences as support staff, online student and librarian to serve her community. Library Worklife is honored to spotlight the rich cultural, educational and professional experience of this library employee. MORE
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National Library Workers Day Statistical Wrap-Up
By Jamie Bragg
National Library Workers Day worked because you did! Employees and patrons from all around the country submitted 490 Stars this year. In addition, friends and colleagues submitted 17 ALA Stars.
Fifty-five percent of nominees work in public libraries, 16% in elementary/middle/high schools, 26% in colleges and universities, 4% in other (special, government) libraries. ALA-APA President Loriene Roy selected twenty Stars to receive NLWD tote bags. MORE
Join the Circle of Wellness @ Your Library
For 2008 National Library Workers Day, we are pleased to introduce a new web site and resource called Join the Circle of Wellness @ Your Library.
For us, wellness includes all aspects of a person's life: physical, social, environmental, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and occupational. MORE
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Editors: Jenifer Grady, Jamie Bragg
Index of all articles from volume 1, no. 1, though volume 5, no. 4.
Has your state library association adopted a minimum recommended salary for librarians or library workers? Find out on ALA-APA’s Minimum Salaries page.
Looking for an economical, accessible means of furthering staff development? The University of North Texas’ award-winning online education program, Lifelong Education @ Desktop (LE@D), now offers a free Staff Development Toolbox. Visit LE@D’s website to view tools like a Self-Assessment Survey, Staff Development Database, Personal Staff Development Planner and online course catalog.
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