I have been a library paraprofessional for 14 years, and just got my degree. If
I stay at my institution, I can look forward to a $7000+ pay cut....but I knew
that when I started my program.
Sarah Andrews
University of Iowa
Quoting Steve Brantley <jbrant1@uic.edu>:
>
> >
> >
> >more on salaries
>
> Having read some other posts on the subject, I don't want to sound
> unrealistic, but ...
>
>
> >It is really dismal. As a young librarian, with 3 years in higher
> >education and with a second masters, I make less than 10% more than the
> >original quoted stating salary. I am on a 12 month tenure track contract
> >and am expected to serve, present and publish nationally if I am to
> >progress. Given the state budget this year, we may not receive raises for
> >a 2nd year in a row. Chicago Public is in a worse position than we are
> >and, having looked around the job market, I feel like I'm in a decent
> >position. I wonder how this supposedly graying profession expects to
> >maintain motivated and high quality librarians when it is (and has been) a
> >financial sacrifice to practice this profession. I like what I do and want
> >to continue doing it, but I see what my brains and skills can do outside
> >of academic librarianship and I question the longevity of my commitment in
> >higher ed. I am encouraged by the current ALA administration making pay
> >equity a priority, but I think the real pay equity must come from
> >individuals fighting for salaries they deserve and salaries that are
> >comparable to the level of their qualifications. Otherwise there will
> >eventually be a talent vacuum in the profession, if in fact this type of
> >cycle has not already played out in libraries in the past.
> >
> >
> >At 08:50 AM 7/11/2003 -0500, you wrote:
> >>A lot of PUBLIC libraries that I know of offer even less than that to an
> >>entry-level librarian with an MLS. The way I figure it, a Master's in
> >>library science will get you the equivalent of what a Bachelor's should
> >>get you in the private sector. And, quite often, a bachelor's degree will
> >>get you, in the library world, about what the rest of the world can
> >>expect with a high school diploma or GED.
> >>
> >>-Scott
> >>
> >>At 09:16 AM 7/11/2003 -0400, you wrote:
> >>>I wasn't going say anything, but I thought to myself when I read the
> >>>posting, that I wouldn't have wanted to invest in a Masters Degree only
> >>>to be offered $39,000...hmmm!!!
> >>>
> >>>*******************************************
> >>>
> >>>At 06:03 PM 7/10/03 -0700, you wrote:
> >>>>Took a look at that recent job announcment posted on that list.
> >>>>
> >>>>"Qualifications: The University of Delaware Library seeks a motivated,
> >>>>service-oriented, entry-level librarian with: an ALA accredited master's
> >>>>degree; strong oral and written communication skills; strong public
> service
> >>>>orientation; strong interest in video and film as an instructional
> >>>>resource;
> >>>>interest in and experience with audiovisual media and computers,
> preferably
> >>>>in an academic setting; ability to create and manage web sites; ability
> to
> >>>>provide effective user education; ability to establish and maintain
> >>>>effective working relationships with diverse individuals in a busy and
> >>>>rapidly evolving instructional media environment; and, an interest in
> >>>>working with new developments in instructional media technology.
> >>>>
> >>>>Salary: Expect to hire at the entry-level Assistant Librarian level,
> >>>>$39,000."
> >>>>
> >>>>$39,000 on a Masters in an academic institution? Wow, that's pretty
> rugged
> >>>>isn't it?
> >>>>
> >>>>Good heavens I had no idea. Think I'll stay in K-12 if possible.
> >>>>
> >>>>Rick Faaberg
> >>>>
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