The Library Compensation Handbook

A Guide for Administrators, Librarians and Staff

David A Baldwin author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:30th Mar '03

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The Library Compensation Handbook cover

This work is intended to help library managers understand what is involved in establishing and maintaining a compensation system that meets the needs of library employees. It is also written for library employees to help them understand how their own compensation is determined.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

ISBN: 9781563089701

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 539g

272 pages