Salary Survey Gender Equity slips again in the US
The review of 2004 SLA Salary Survey, in September's issue of Information Outlook shows that the gender equity gap has slipped again in favor of males in 2004 in the US. The 1999 SLA Salary Survey revealed equity in pay for female Information Professionals, but in 2003 the comparison of salaries in the US showed men earning very slightly more than women, see Novernber 2003 Information Outlook. In Canada women still have slight edge on men.
Percentage of SLA members not working in libraries or information resource centers increases to 18% from 13% in 1999.
Fortune 500 Companies and Special Libraries
A SLA study reveals that in 1998, corporations that were ranked higher on the Fortune 500 list were significantly more likely than those ranked lower to have a corporate library or information center. An updated study may be made available in the future.
Library and Information Studies Programs Survey
A survey to provide a benchmark of information studies curricula and to identify competency areas better served by continuing education programs offered through professional associations.
Statistics gathered from surveys of SLA members on financial and operating benchmark data, technology environment and trends, Internet usage, roles and responsibilities, and usage of products, services and formats.
This study used scale questions as the basis for open probes to discern the dimension of value that users perceive in their library and information services.
An in-depth case-study analysis of corporate library outsourcing found that outsourcing is being approached without considering the impact on the provision of timely, accurate, thorough information
Information Professionals and Purchasing Decisions
Survey Reveals Information Professionals' Significant Role in Purchasing Decisions
Rise of Intranets Leads to New Roles for Information Professionals
13% of SLA Members Do Not Work in Libraries
13% of SLA Members Do Not Work in Libraries, According to the 1999 SLA Annual Salary
To Whom Do You Report: A Look at Five Industries
To Whom Do You Report? A Look at Five Industries
Building and Supporting Library Research
Building and Supporting Library Research: A National Focus; Proceedings from an Exploratory Workgroup
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