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Library director asks Emery County to raise assistant wages, preserve grants for 'Library of Things'

Emery County Commission · October 2, 2024
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Summary

The library director asked the commission to regrade assistant librarians and increase the director's wage, citing turnover and local competition for workers; commissioners discussed fund‑balance offsets and a $13,000 grant for a 'Library of Things' program.

Desiree (identified in the discussion as the library presenter) told commissioners she is asking to move assistant librarians from wage grade 7 to 9 and to bump her own position from wage grade 17 to 20 to reflect increased responsibilities and the need to retain staff.

She said the assistant start rate would rise to about $14.52 per hour and that the proposed $5 per hour supplement…

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