PAID STAFF (FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT) (250-253)

Report figures as of the last day of the fiscal year. Include all positions funded in the library’s budget whether those positions are filled or not. To ensure comparable data, 40 hours per week has been set as the measure of full-time employment (FTE). For example, 60 hours per week of part-time work by employees in a staff category divided by the 40-hour measure equals 1.50 FTEs.

250 ALA-MLS

Librarians with master’s degrees from programs of library and information studies accredited by the American Library Association.

Clarification (September 30, 2013):

NOTE: Report only those positions that require a master's degree from an American Library Association accredited library and information studies program. Do not include staff who have a master's degree from an American Library Association accredited library and information studies program in positions that do not require an MLS degree.

This clarification has been rescinded after discussion at the December 2013 SDC Annual Meeting.