What is the difference between Promotion and a Merit Increase?
A Merit Increase is an advancement in salary within rank in the Librarian series. For example, there are a series of merit increases within the rank of Assistant Librarian spanning Step I – VII. Criteria for judging the qualifications of candidates are listed and described in APM 360-8, 360-10-b and 210-4-e. These criteria must form the basis for determining and recommending actions. A Promotion is an advancement to a higher rank within the Librarian series, usually the next higher rank. For example from Assistant Librarian to Associate Librarian. In addition to criteria listed and described in APM 360-10-b see 360-10-c for a statement on promotion criteria. In addition, see LAUC Position Paper 1, Criteria for Appointment or Promotion to the Ranks of Associate Librarian and Librarian and Advancement to Librarian Step V, for further details.
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