During the 2002-2003 ALA presidency of Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman, the ALA Better Salaries and Pay Equity for Library Workers Task Force accomplished many activities that laid the foundation for the Standing Committee on the Salaries and Status of Library Workers and its subcommittees.
The ALA-APA Bylaws state that “there shall be a standing committee of nine members, appointed by the ALA-APA Board of Directors, to guide ALA-APA activities in support of better salaries, comparable worth, pay equity, and similar programs related to the status of librarians and other library workers. This committee will report to the ALA-APA Council at each regular meeting.”
Charge (approved January 22, 2007)
To provide training and information, recommend standards, suggest strategies, and undertake research to:
- Improve the salaries and status of all library employees
- Encourage career development for all library employees
Acting as a resource on the pay equity issue for the American Library Association:
- Maintaining a liaison from the Standing Committee to the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE)
- Maintaining an active network and database of resources in support of these issues
- Supporting equal employment for all library employees
To promote and advocate pay equity and equity in the workplace as it affects all library employees by:
- Developing the “Advocating for Better Salaries and Pay Equity Toolkit” (Better Salaries and Pay Equity Toolkit)
- Holding training sessions and other programs at ALA conferences
- Encouraging salary-related activities by ALA chapters and participation by members in public awareness activities during National Library Workers Day (Tuesday of National Library Week) and Equal Pay Day
All in support of and promoting the larger goals of the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association.
Salary Negotiation – Ins, Outs, and In Between
Webinar held: May 13, 2021
Brief Description:
Panelists discussed how salary decisions are made, what compensation packages consist of, and how to highlight strengths. In addition to talking numbers, panelists also discussed the difference and benefits of collective bargaining compared to individual salary negotiations, and how collective bargaining affects pay equity and equality.
Supplemental Information
Current Roster
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Sian Brannon (Chair, 2021 – 2022)
Jane Billinger (Member, 2020 – 2022)
Stephanie Clark (Member, 2021 – 2023)
Kari Garman (Member, 2021 – 2023)
John Hyslop (Member, 2020 – 2022)
Linda Kopecky (Member, 2021 – 2023)
Jahala Simuel (Member, 2020 – 2022)
Sam Helmick (ALA Board Liaison, 2021 – 2022)
Beatrice Calvin (Staff Liaision)
