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The Library Compensation Handbook: A Guide for Administrators, Librarians and Staff
Contributor(s): Baldwin, David A. (Author)

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 ISBN: 156308970X     ISBN-13: 9781563089701
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
OUR PRICE: $81.90  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2003
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Annotation: 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
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General
Dewey: 023.9
LCCN: 2002155401
Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6.34" W x 9.44" L (1.19 lbs) 272 pages
Features: Glossary, Ikids
Review Citations: Booklist 09/01/2003 pg. 169
 
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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
 
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