Perceptions of Support Systems for Tenure-Track Librarians |
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| Authors: | Amy J Vilz |
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| Institution: | University at Buffalo Libraries, Buffalo, New York, USA |
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| Abstract: | Hiring and retaining talent in academic libraries marks a significant investment of time and capital for colleges and universities. This is particularly true for tenure-track academic librarians. Successful attainment of tenure is in the interests of both librarians and administrators, and many institutions offer tenure support systems to assist librarians in this regard. A forty-four question survey assessed tenure-track librarians' perceptions and satisfaction of whether tenure requirements are adequately supported in their critical partnership with library administrators. While most respondents expressed somewhat moderate satisfaction with provided support measures, support type and quantity varied significantly. A recommendation for creating a comprehensive program of support is discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Academic librarianship funding mentorship release time tenure-track tenure support |
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