The Library Compensation Handbook

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: BL Introduction BL Basic Library Compensation Management BL Developing an Internal Library Job Structure BL Developing a Library Pay Structure BL Pay for Performance BL Performance Appraisals & Pay BL Library Staff Pay Strategies BL Librarian Pay Strategies BL Wage Gap & Pay Equity BL Addressing Pay Issues in Libraries BL Indirect Compensation BL Laws Affecting Library BL Compensation BL Income Replacement Programs BL Compensation Administration in Libraries BL Glossary

DAVID A. BALDWIN is Professor, Zimmerman Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.