An Anonymous Patron shares this story from the Honolulu Advertiser:
“The state’s library system, which last year reduced hours and canceled bookmobile service because of budget cuts, is still treading water.
With 108 vacancies — nearly 20 percent of its staff — Jo Ann Schindler, the state librarian, has no immediate plans to restore hours at all of the state’s 50 public libraries, although she is working with labor unions to bring back hours at some branches.”
This is a water front library in Lahaina on Maui.
When I was there last year I dropped by the library in Lahaina, on Maui, and WOW! Best library to work in ever. Ocean front in Hawaii, nuff said? I’d be suprised if they have problems finding people.
As expected, the annual salary stinks
For a library director it’s $37,464, and Hawaii has a cost of living index of 164.1% the national average. I’ll stick with an ocean screensaver, thanks.
Re:As expected, the annual salary stinks
Is this an example of what unions usually can do? I know slashgirl is fond of her union and she says it has served her well. I have never been a member of a union, and I don’t really think I will be because I have a philosophical opposition to unions.
I really want to know if unions are the panacea some claim them to be (not a comment about you slashgirl – more like a comment about the Hoffas)why they are not doing better by their employees. Does anyone familiar with HI’s libraries have the scoop?
I also noticed that they have a very odd requirement You must be a legal resident of the State of Hawaii at the time of application. Gee, that seems to exclude those of us in the other 49 states. Low pay, high cost of living, requiring me to drag myself there before I apply. And they wonder why they are short of librarians.