Publisher's Synopsis
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
