OK this is a long shot but I know there are many folk music gurus out there who also have links to the Library world.

I am trying to find out about employment conditions for Secondary SCHOOL librarians in European countries.

I need to know....
Do they have to be qualified to work in schools taking pupils of 11years and upwards

Are they treated as Teachers or Support Staff in their contracts?

Are they paid the same salary as Teachers or support Staff?

Do they have a teacher's pension or that of support staff
(and what is their retirement age).

By support staff I would mean someone like a lab technician


If anyone can supply any answers for any EUROPEAN country or even if you know where I might find any of this info I'd be really greatful.

Isn't it such a shame when real work gets in the way of music!!!

Thanks in advance

Sarah