The Library Compensation Handbook - A Guide for Administrators, Librarians and Staff (Hardcover)

Often the largest budget item in libraries, employee compensation is a vital, heavily discussed issue. This book provides library managers with essential information about establishing and maintaining a compensation system that meets the needs of library employees and furthers organizational goals. Written for library employees who want to know how salaries are determined and what opportunities are available to influence compensation, this book offers answers to virtually every question about compensation, policies, and practices.

Major sections include:

Introduction

Basic Library Compensation Management

Developing an Internal Library Job Structure

Developing a Library Pay Structure

Pay for Performance

Performance Appraisals & Pay

Library Staff Pay Strategies

Librarian Pay Strategies

Wage Gap & Pay Equity

Addressing Pay Issues in Libraries

Indirect Compensation

Laws Affecting Library

Compensation

Income Replacement Programs

Compensation Administration in Libraries

Glossary