Colorado Public Librarians Eligible for Public Assistance

Based on the results of the 2005 Colorado Public Library Annual Report, many librarians in Colorado earn salaries that meet the income eligibility criteria for public assistance programs. These benefits are based on income and generally calculated for a family of four.

Out of the 114 public libraries in Colorado, 63, or 55 percent, provide services to populations of 5,000 or more. The information in this report focuses on the data collected from these 63 libraries.

Salaries range from $17,832 to $144,444. Interestingly, both the lowest and highest salaries reported were for the position of Director.

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