Library Workforce

Special Library Salaries in Mountain Region Lag Behind Nation

August 2006

A new issue of FAST FACTS titled Special Library Salaries in Mountain Region Lag Behind Nation has been posted. This issue focuses on the special library sector and salaries as reported by the Special Libraries Association. http://www.lrs.org/documents/fastfacts/243_Special_Library_Salaries_w_KL_change.pdf Holly cole_h@cde.state.co.us

Keith Curry Lance Receives ASCLA Leadership Award

March 2006

We?re so proud! Keith is the 2006 recipient of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASLCA) Leadership Achievement Award. He will be presented with the award at a luncheon during the ALA Annual Conference in June. In a recent press release, the ASCLA awards committee chair, Ruth O?Donnell, said, ?Keith?s work in library […]

Non-MLS Salary Survey Deadline Extended

March 2006

Quoting an e-mail from Denise Davis, Director of the ALA Office for Research and Statistics: The deadline for completing the Non-MLS Salary Survey has been extended until March 17. More than 3000 public and academic libraries were included to participate in this very important survey. The survey is being administered by the Management Association of […]

ALA-APA Non-MLS Salary Survey In Progress

February 2006

More than 3000 public and academic library directors have received instructions for participation in the first Non-MLS Salary Survey. This survey, being conducted by the ALA Allied Professional Association (APA), will provide vital information about compensation for the majority of staff in libraries. The envelope has the ALA-APA logo. The deadline is March 3, 2006. […]

Changing Library Workforce – Updated Resources

January 2006

Check out the new resources on the Changing Library Workforce (http://www.lrs.org/workforce.asp) webpage, including links to studies from the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom. There are also some very interesting articles & a presentation about the changes taking place in the library profession. Look for links to these articles: * A Look at the Generations: […]

Colorado Libraries to feature The Future of Librarianship in Colorado

July 2005

Coming soon to a mailbox near you?Colorado Libraries’ summer issue, The Future of Librarianship in Colorado Using the LRS study, ?Retirement, Retention, and Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado? as a starting point, the summer issue of Colorado Libraries includes articles from a wide range of related topics and viewpoints. Look for the following […]