Unions and Associations
Some librarians may be members of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. "In 2023, librarians who were union members earned 27 percent more per week than their non-union counterparts," according to the federation. "Union library professionals are more likely than their non-union counterparts to be covered by a retirement plan, health insurance, and paid sick leave."
Many children’s librarians belong to trade associations that offer useful resources and professional support. These include the American Association of School Librarians, as well as the Association for Library Service to Children and Young Adult Library Services Association (both sub-organizations of the American Library Association).
Related Professions
- Acquisitions Librarians
- Archivists
- Book Conservators
- Child Care Service Owners
- Child Care Workers
- Child Life Specialists
- Corporate Librarians
- Database Specialists
- Elementary School Teachers
- Exhibit Designers
- Film and Video Librarians
- Guidance Counselors
- Information Brokers
- Law Librarians
- Librarians
- Library and Information Science Instructors
- Library Assistants
- Library Directors
- Library Media Specialists
- Library Technicians
- Medical Librarians
- Music Librarians
- Nannies
- Neonatal Nurses
- Pediatric Dentists
- Pediatricians
- Preschool Teachers
- School Nurses
- Special Education Teachers
- Teacher Aides
- Tutors and Trainers