"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…

When a major college or university directorship becomes available the experienced black librarian, with few expectations, remains the invisible librarian. (Author)

Despite the discussion about the greying of the profession, librarians seem to agree on little but this: the jobs being vacated are generally upper-level and the departure of retiring library managers fails to translate into a glut of entry level spots. This article describes how NextGens should prepare to move into management and other upper…

In fall 2005, Rachel Holt and Adrienne L. Strock's article, "The Entry-Level Gap," ("Library Journal" 5/1/05, p.36-38) became the talk of the town. Holt and Strock argued that the new Master of Library Science (MLS) graduates have trouble finding work because of low salaries and the disappearance of entry-level positions owing to…

What's the best way to find out what younger professionals think? Just ask! In this article, several librarians, ranging in age from 25 to 35, reveal their thoughts about their profession. These NextGens share common concerns about the few entry-level opportunities available, noting also that short-term budget solutions like cutting staff or…

Search committee chairpersons, library, and personnel directors in 47 states were surveyed to reflect the current librarian job market place. Competition, experience and education, salaries, selection process, the interview and affirmative action, procedures, and market advice are outlined. (KP)

The proceedings of the December 1976 California Library Association's Conference are described. (AP)

Three possible solutions to help alleviate the current job shortage are: realistic recruiting, relevant education, and responsive placement bureaus. (MF)

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

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association in the spring of 1974 surveyed minority librarians in 22 leading libraries. (Author/PF)

Notes that the literature shows female intensive professions are usually devalued in terms of pay, status, career opportunities, and working conditions. It is argued that gender equity in librarianship should focus on library specialties, such as children's librarianship and cataloging, that are more likely to employ women than the profession as a…

The experience of several librarians seeking employment are presented with suggestions for improving library personnel policies. (PF)

Data from the library job market and mounting anecdotal evidence show that there is cause for alarm. The number of full-time, professional positions in libraries is dwindling, salaries continue to be depressed, more entry-level positions are being liquidated or "deprofessionalized," and qualified job seekers are having trouble securing…

Presents information obtained from a 1981-82 questionnaire survey of 487 graduate librarians. Highlights include an alternative career profile, differential between salaries of librarians working in libraries and librarians working in nontraditional information jobs, placement routes, and the value of a library degree in career placement. (EJS)