If the salary portion had been broken down further even more people would have resisted answering the question. Look for the ACA survey report in the next newsletter. Most institutions now want the MLS, so it undercuts those with PhDs who have practical research and archival experience. The librarians are taking over the archive profession. In those situations, the CA can often be the difference for those with other types of degrees who are applying for jobs in these institutions.
Certification is of little value except as a benchmark of experience and knowledge.
The hope is that other values will follow but it takes the efforts of the entire membership to make that happen. The Academy is much stronger today than it was ten years ago and will become even more so in the next ten years. The ICRM's process is easy to use, quick to respond as an acceptance or rejection of credit request and offers twice a year transcripts. Two reports on this meeting were published in the July 1998 ACA News. While the meeting was both instructive and constructive, each organization came to the conclusion that the examination construction, administrative process and fees for its respective profession was appropriate.