Field Descriptions for Salaries Statistics File 2008
Data from this file was used to print the 7-1-2008 Public Library Salaries Report
| Field Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| LIBCODE |
Unique identifier for each library - Code contains the name of the municipality and for municipalities with multiple independent libraries, part of the library name. |
| TOWNSNAME | Name of the municipality in which the library is located. |
| LIBPOP |
2007 population estimate served by the library. |
| LIBGROUP |
Population Grouping the library is in. A= 1-1,999B=2,000-4,999 C=5,000-9,999 D=10,000-14,999 E=15,000-24,999 F=25,000-49,000 G=50,000-99,999 H=100,000+ |
| REGION | Library region in which municipality is located B=Boston C=Central M=Metrowest N=Northeast S=Southeastern W=Western |
| MULTIPLE |
Indicates multiple independent libraries within the municipality. |
| DIRSAL |
Director's actual salary as of 7/1/2008. |
| MLS |
"MLS" indicates library's director holds and MLS degree. |
| xxMIN |
Minimum hourly compensation in the range reported by the library. When this field is blank and xxMAX contains a value, only one hourly figure was reported. List of codes substituted for xx follows: LD=Library DirectorAD=Assistant Director SL=Senior Librarian BL=Branch Librarian AL=Adult Reference Services-Staff Librarian CL-Children's Ref. Services-Staff Librarian XL=Circulation Services-Staff Librarian TL=Technical Services-Staff Librarian YL-YA Services-Staff Librarian OL=Other Staff Librarian ST=Library Assoc./Senior Library Technician LT=Library Technician PA=Pages AA=Administrative Assistant CS=Clerical Staff OS=Other Staff CU=Custodial Staff |
| xxMAX |
Maximum hourly compensation in the range reported by the library. See above position list to substitute for xx. |
| BEGMLSSAL |
Entry Level MLS Salary. |