"Library Journal's annual Placements & Salaries Survey, with 1,996 respondents representing 38.7% of the approximately 5160 2009 LIS graduates, found an uptick in starting salaries, but bigger bumps in part-time and temporary jobs, an expanding gender gap, setbacks for minority graduates, and a drop in the number of total graduates. On the up…

In this article, the author revisits 11 graduates who were profiled as part of LJ's annual Placements & Salaries issue. Armed with a library science degree from various institutions, they had just secured jobs in librarianship and were off to a good start forging their careers. Since then, they have worked at elementary school, college, and…

It was a banner year for women in 2006. Their average annual starting salary finally cracked through the $40,000 glass barrier, increasing to $40,566 for all women and with a substantial gain of 11.3% for women in the Southwest. There was small, but solid, growth in salaries overall. Another surprise was the substantial leap in graduates reporting…

Employment and salary statistics are tabulated for 1973 graduates of library schools accredited by the American Library Association. (LS)

This report is the 27th in the annual series on graduates of ALA-accredited library schools. Tables listing statistical data on employment status of 1977 graduates of the 53 schools which responded include placements and salaries, placements by type of library, U.S. and Canadian placements compared, special placements, and a summary of salary…

Reports results of a survey on placements and salaries of graduates of library school programs accredited by the ALA (American Library Association). Responses from 53 schools are broken down by sex, employment status, region, type of library, and effects of experience. Twelve tables are included. (MES)

Ten problems faced by a group of unemployed librarians in job hunting and 7 suggestions for prospective employers are listed. (PF)

Describes and tabulates placement and salaries of new graduates of accredited library schools in the U.S. and Canada. (LS)

This 30th annual report on placements and salaries of graduates of 63 ALA accredited library schools reveals no surprises in its 12 table summary of data. Changes in presentation include the additions of Special Libraries and Other Information Specialities as categories, and the conversion of Canadian salaries to U.S. dollars. (RAA)

Reports placements and salaries of graduates of ALA-accredited library school programs. Salaries and opportunities appear to be strongest in the category of "Other Libraries and Library Agencies." (RAA)

The 25th in the annual series on placements and salaries of graduates of American Library Association-accredited library schools. (Author)

Results of annual survey of graduates of American Library Association accredited library schools. (KP)

The evidence of this 20th annual report makes it clear that 1970 was a pretty good year after all. (Author)

Report on 35th annual survey of placements and salaries of recent graduates of ALA-accredited schools provides data on 1985 graduates. Highlights include data on placement and salaries by type of library and by region, special placements, and comparisons of salaries by type of library and U.S. and Canadian placements. (EM)

Reports the results of the 1999 survey of library schools that investigated salaries and job placement. Highlights include status of graduates; average starting salaries; discrepancies between salaries of men and women; and views of graduates regarding the placement process and their library school preparation. (LRW)