Sometimes we just need a little help from our friends. You may be a new librarian who feels at sea. Or you may have a library project or issue that you would like to talk with another professional about. The Vermont Library Association can help you connect with people who can help you out. Over a dozen VLA members from all over the state have agreed to act as a mentor for public librarians. Contact Lucinda Walker 802-649-1184 lucinda.walker@norwichlibrary.org if you would like to find a mentor in your area.
Category Archives: Personnel
Personnel Committee & related news and events
Library Journal Nomination Deadlines
Librarians, please note:
1) 2009 Best Small Library in America Nomination postmark deadline is Nov. 3; http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA606273.html
2) 2009 Movers & Shakers Nomination submission deadline is Nov. 10; http://www.libraryjournal.com/movers2009
3) 2009 Librarian of the Year Nomination deadline has been extended to Nov. 17; http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA606276.html
The first award is only for public libraries (those serving populations of 25,000 or less). But the librarians in Movers & Shakers and Librarian of the Year are professionals working in any libraries, school, college, academic, or special.
Amy Howlett
VT Department of Libraries
Public Library Salaries
As public libraries enter the budget writing season, the Personnel Committee of the Vermont Library Association urges library directors to take a hard look at staff salaries. Here are three points to keep in mind:
* Qualified library directors should be making at least $40,300 annually, or $19.38 per hour, as recommended by the Vermont Library Association Executive Board.
* If the library does not pay for medical insurance, offer compensatory leave or a lump sum payment instead.
* At a minimum, increase staff wages by the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) as set by the Social Security Administration annually in October. The increase for 2009 is 5.8%.
Check the budget memo below for more details. Share the information with library trustees as you build the annual budget.Read more
Salary Increases for VT Public Librarians
In October 2008, the Executive Board of the Vermont Library Association approved the following recommended minimum starting salary:
For a public library director with the Vermont Department of Libraries “Certificate of Public Librarianship,” the recommended minimum starting salary is $40,300, with a complete benefits package. For directors who work less than full time, the hourly wage is $19.38, with a pro-rated benefits package.
“Increasing Public Library Compensation: A How-To Guide for Vermont Libraries†is available at https://vermontlibraries.org//compensation5.07.pdf.
The Personnel Committee of the Vermont Library Association can help you review and study your library salaries and job descriptions. Contact committee chair Amy C. Grasmick at kimball_acg@hotmail.com or (802) 728-5073 for more information.
Vermont Library Trustee Association Conference
Hello-
A reminder that the Vermont Library Association Annual Trustee Conference is scheduled for November 8th at the Rutland Free Library. The agenda for the day will be an address from our new State Librarian, Martha Reid, presentation by Gail Weymouth, Chair of the VLA Intellectual Freedom Committee, and a special presentation by library consultant Lawrence Webster. Lawrence, as some of you may know, is an independent public library consultant specializing in communications, public relations, Friends, board development and strategic planning. Lawrence’s presentation will provide trustees and librarians with practical advice on securing strong community and financial support for their libraries. Advice especially critical in these tough economic times.
Please remember that this is the one annual event that VLA sponsors for public library trustees and we encourage as many trustees and library staff to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you
Michael Roche
Northeast Regional Library
23 Tilton Road
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
748-3428
Michael.roche@mail.dol.state.vt.us
VT Public Library Salary Survey
In response to many inquiries and requests, the Personnel Committee of the Vermont Library Association is surveying public librarians in the state about their wages and benefits. We ask that you help us identify those individuals we need to survey.Read more
Martha Reid Appointed New State Librarian
Secretary of Administration Mike Smith announced that Martha Reid of South Burlington has accepted the position of State Librarian. A copy of the press release may be found here:
http://www.libraries.vermont.gov/libraries/misc/appt.pdf
Personnel Committee Meeting
The Personnel Committee is meeting
Monday, May 12th, 10am-noon at the Midstate Regional Library in BerlinÂ
to begin planning its next project: a survey of Vermont public librarians’ wages and benefits. The Committee welcomes volunteers to help draft, administer, and analyze the survey.
 Contact Chair Amy C. Grasmick for more information:
Kimball Public Library
kimball_acg@hotmail.com
728-5073Â
VLA Public Librarians' Salary Survey
The Personnel Committee of the Vermont Library Association recently published its new report, “Salaries and Benefits: A Survey of Vermont Academic Librarians.”
In response to numerous inquiries, the Committee invites interested librarians to participate in writing, administering, analyzing, and reporting the results of a survey of Vermont public librarians’ salaries and benefits.
Please contact me by March 31st if you want to come on board.
Amy C. Grasmick
Chair, VLA Personnel Committee
Director, Kimball Public Library
67 North Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
kimball_acg@hotmail.com
728-5073
VLA Public Librarians’ Salary Survey
The Personnel Committee of the Vermont Library Association recently published its new report, “Salaries and Benefits: A Survey of Vermont Academic Librarians.”
In response to numerous inquiries, the Committee invites interested librarians to participate in writing, administering, analyzing, and reporting the results of a survey of Vermont public librarians’ salaries and benefits.
Please contact me by March 31st if you want to come on board.
Amy C. Grasmick
Chair, VLA Personnel Committee
Director, Kimball Public Library
67 North Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
kimball_acg@hotmail.com
728-5073