Reports results of a biennial survey of public libraries serving populations of 100,000 or more, including data on per capita expenditures, directors' salaries, and beginning professional salaries. Sixteen tables break down data by region, size of population, and sex of director. Three references are listed. (MES)

This report presents the results of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) 1983 survey of librarians' salaries in 19 tables. A brief introduction summarizing the most important statistical findings from the survey notes that the fiscal 1984 median salary for ARL university librarians was $24,940, an increase of 6.1% from the previous year.…

This report presents the results of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) 1986 survey of librarians' salaries in 33 tables. A brief introduction summarizing the most important statistical findings from the survey notes that more minority professional positions were reported in 1986, that the average salaries paid to librarians in public ARL…

This survey provides information on 1987 salaries for professional librarians employed by members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), based on questionnaires completed by the member institutions. The information is provided in 33 tables, which are divided into four categories: (1) Salary Levels for Personnel in ARL Libraries; (2)…

This biennial salary survey by the State University of New York (SUNY) Librarians Association includes data on SUNY state-operated, statutory, and community college libraries. A survey mailed to library directors asked for salary and personnel information on all library staff including librarians, non-librarian professional staff,…

Reviews the latest contract and salary changes in collective agreements in Canadian libraries, using the provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario as a sample population. The issues likely to be raised at the negotiating table in 1988 are predicted. (5 references) (Author/CLB)

Describes a study that used multiple regression analysis to examine whether the apparent influence of sex discrimination on librarians' salaries would be reduced if other factors were considered. The effects of education, employment level, and publications on librarian salaries are discussed, and three approaches to achieving comparable worth are…

This 1988-1989 edition of Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) statistics presents data from 114 U.S. and Canadian libraries that are not members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and are not covered by the annual ARL statistics. This edition is published every 2 years. The 114 non-ARL libraries that returned…

Based on a survey conducted by the Vermont Department of Libraries during the summer of 1987, this document reports the salaries paid library directors, librarians holding M.L.S. degrees, and support and custodial staff members in the state's libraries. Questionnaires were sent to all the public, academic, special, institutional, and school…

Summarizes expenditures for public and private school libraries throughout the United States during 1985-86, looking at such factors as funding sources; collection size and materials; expenditures per student; school level and region; media center staff and salaries; electronic technology; and level of media coordination (individual schools versus…