The results of the 2007 LTAIG Salary Survey were published (finally!) last week. This is the fourth survey conducted by LTAIG since 1996 (and the third since 2003).
Here are just some of the highlights:
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We had 322 respondents in total, 261 of which were from British Columbia;
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Just under 57% have completed a formal Library Technician training program;
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Most respondents have at least some college or university education outside of formal library training. 35% have obained a Bachelor’s degree, while 3% have a Masters degree;
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87% said they are currently working in a library. 60% are in permanent, full-time positions;
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39% of respondents indicated they work in academic libraries, 35% are in public libraries, 23% are in “special libraries” (including government, legal, corporate, medical, media, non-profit or “other” libraries), and 12% are in school libraries;
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Support staff in special libraries earn the most on average, with law library technicians topping this list at just under $24 per hour; public library technicians average just over $21 per hour; and academic library technicians earn an average of about $20 per hour.
The full results are available on the LTAIG website, at: http://www.bcla.bc.ca/LTAIG/page/2007survey.aspx
I would be interested to hear some feedback from techs and assistants, both in BC and elsewhere. How do the results compare with your own experience?
January 29, 2008 at 5:08 am |
I’ve been following your blog for sometime now. I’m a library automation librarian in the Buffalo, NY area. I’ve always been a bit of a hybrid as far as being part librarian, part tech. I also have webmaster as part of my duties. I found your survey very interesting and informative. The results seem to be what is currently the mean in the Buffalo area as well.
January 29, 2008 at 10:38 am |
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