Library Managers' Experiences on the Tenure Track
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| author | Tara M. Radniecki Emily E. Boss |
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| contents | Library Managers' Experiences on the Tenure Track Tara M. Radniecki Emily E. Boss Academic Libraries Library Administration Librarians Tenure Employment Practices Administrator Responsibility Faculty Workload Faculty Promotion Individual Characteristics Administrator Role Much has been written on tenure status among librarians due to the unique work responsibilities they have in comparison to other faculty across campus. This study explores one facet of work often unique to tenure-track librarians--long-term or permanent management responsibilities. In addition to gathering descriptive data about what type of managing work is being done on the tenure track, by whom and where, this study also analyzes how these roles and responsibilities impact one's success on the tenure track and vice versa, and how tenure-track work influences one's ability to manage. Eighty-seven librarians completed an online survey and the results show that, while there are some positives to being a manager while on the tenure track, including demonstrable leadership opportunities, most noted a lack of time to perform all required responsibilities in both areas. Other findings that emerged included a belief that managing did not count towards earning tenure and that other faculty colleagues, both in and out of the library, did not understand the full scope of managers' work. Recommendations include that library leaders consider if job roles with a heavy management focus should be tenure-track and if so, how tenure-track managers can be better supported and include their management responsibilities in promotion and tenure documentation. |
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| spellingShingle | Library Managers' Experiences on the Tenure Track Tara M. Radniecki Emily E. Boss Academic Libraries Library Administration Librarians Tenure Employment Practices Administrator Responsibility Faculty Workload Faculty Promotion Individual Characteristics Administrator Role Library Managers' Experiences on the Tenure Track Tara M. Radniecki Emily E. Boss Academic Libraries Library Administration Librarians Tenure Employment Practices Administrator Responsibility Faculty Workload Faculty Promotion Individual Characteristics Administrator Role Much has been written on tenure status among librarians due to the unique work responsibilities they have in comparison to other faculty across campus. This study explores one facet of work often unique to tenure-track librarians--long-term or permanent management responsibilities. In addition to gathering descriptive data about what type of managing work is being done on the tenure track, by whom and where, this study also analyzes how these roles and responsibilities impact one's success on the tenure track and vice versa, and how tenure-track work influences one's ability to manage. Eighty-seven librarians completed an online survey and the results show that, while there are some positives to being a manager while on the tenure track, including demonstrable leadership opportunities, most noted a lack of time to perform all required responsibilities in both areas. Other findings that emerged included a belief that managing did not count towards earning tenure and that other faculty colleagues, both in and out of the library, did not understand the full scope of managers' work. Recommendations include that library leaders consider if job roles with a heavy management focus should be tenure-track and if so, how tenure-track managers can be better supported and include their management responsibilities in promotion and tenure documentation. |
| title | Library Managers' Experiences on the Tenure Track |
| topic | Academic Libraries Library Administration Librarians Tenure Employment Practices Administrator Responsibility Faculty Workload Faculty Promotion Individual Characteristics Administrator Role |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1417337 |