[Libs-Or] [Fwd: [APACOUN ] Please help spread the word about National Library Workers Day on April 13]

Wed Mar 3 14:53:48 PST 2010

FYI,

Suzanne L. Sager
Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor

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Subject: 	[APACOUN ] Please help spread the word about National Library 
Workers Day on April 13
Date: 	Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:43:14 -0500
From: 	Jenifer Grady <jgrady at ala.org>
To: 	<apafund at ala-apa.org>, <apacoun at ala-apa.org>, 
<apasslw at ala-apa.org>, <apacert at ala-apa.org>, <apapublish at ala-apa.org>, 
<apa-union at ala-apa.org>

http://www.ala-apa.org/about/nlwd.html - Thank you!

  Pay equity for library employees,

  focus of National Library Workers Day, April 13, 2010

CHICAGO --  On April 13, thousands of communities will celebrate 
National Library Workers Day (NLWD), a time when library staff, patrons, 
administrators and Friends groups will recognize the valuable 
contributions made by all library workers.  You are invited to name a 
"Star" library employee for the NLWD website at 
http://www.ala-apa.org/about/nlwd.html, where everyone can see what 
makes this person an exceptional library employee.  Anyone working in or 
for a library can be nominated, and self-nominations are welcome.

The day's theme "Libraries Work Because We Do!" focuses on how library 
services depend on the important work done by every library employee.  
Library employees help Americans deal with tough economic times.  
Patrons are visiting libraries in record numbers, seeking guidance from 
library employees in using computers and the Internet, accessing 
financial literacy resources, and searching for jobs.

This year, there is a special emphasis on the need for pay equity for 
library workers, even in this economy.  There are ideas on building a 
case in the Better Salaries and Pay Equity Toolkit 
<http://www.ala-apa.org/toolkit.pdf>.  It will be followed a week later 
by Equal Pay Day on April 20, which was originated by the National 
Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996 as a public awareness event to 
illustrate the gap between men's and women's wages.  ALA-APA and ALA are 
also supporting the inclusion of library employees in the /Jobs for Main 
Street Act/ under discussion by Congress.

Data from the U.S. Census and from /Library Journal/'s survey of 
beginning librarians show that female librarian salaries continue to be 
lower than male library employees.  The wage gap for the nation remains 
with women earning 77 cents for every dollar a man earns.  Library 
employees also continue to receive lower salaries in comparison with 
traditionally male occupations with comparable education requirements 
and job responsibilities.  In 2008, the ALA-APA passed a resolution 
endorsing a minimum entry-level salary for professional librarians of 
$40,000 that is adjusted annually according to the latest cost of living 
index/CPI data; and a living wage for all library employees of $13* 
*that is adjusted annually in relation to the Federal poverty guidelines.

Become a fan of National Library Workers Day on Facebook.com and add 
your library's celebratory photos and ideas.  You may also purchase NLWD 
caps, shirts, and other gifts at the NLWD store on Café Press at 
http://www.cafepress.com/ALA_APA <http://www.cafepress.com/ala_apa>.  

For more information about National Library Workers Day, please contact 
Jenifer Grady at jgrady at ala.org <mailto:jgrady at ala.org> or visit the 
National Library Workers Day website at 
http://www.ala-apa.org/about/nlwd.html.

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Get REAL SALARY DATA with the Library Salary Database -

http://www.ala.org/cfapps/salarysurvey/salarysurveyform/form.cfm

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Become a CERTIFIED PUBLIC LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR - 
http://www.ala-apa.org/certification/cplaapplication.html

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Boost your career by reading Library Worklife - 
http://www.ala-apa.org/newsletter/current.html

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Jenifer Grady, MSLS, MBA, CAE - jgrady at ala.org <mailto:jgrady at ala.org>

Director, American Library Association-Allied Professional Association 
(ALA-APA)

50 East Huron, Chicago, IL 60611

312-280-2424 (o), 312-280-5297 (f)

http://www.ala-apa.org

ALA-APA advocates for improving the Salaries and Status of Library Employees

Have you contributed to ALA-APA this year? 
<http://www.ala-apa.org/donate.html>

-- 
Portland State University logo

Suzanne L. Sager
Library East, Cataloging
Portland State University

503-725-8169
503-725-5799
sagers at pdx.edu

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