We can, and should, debate the merits, shortcomings, and implications of faculty status for librarians; but for those of us in tenure-track positions, that conversation – as interesting as it may be – doesn’t offer much other than possible vindication of personal views and potential camaraderie. Whether we believe in it or not, we need to follow the rules and requirements of the reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes at our respective institutions in order to keep our jobs.

Here are some sites/articles/blogs – informational, insightful, fun – that I’ve followed or recently found and may be of interest to tenure-track librarians.

• ACRL: A Guideline for the Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Academic Librarians

• Should Librarians Get Tenure? Chronicle Forums

• “Mentoring Tenure – Track Librarians” by Karen Evans

• “From Baby Librarian to Tenured Faculty: Strategizing for Success” by Ann Snoeyenbos

• ACRLog

• Tenure + Librarian + Mom


If you have other sites or resources that you recommend, please share them.



-Susanne


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Susanne Markgren
Systems / Electronic Resources Librarian
Purchase College Library, SUNY
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577

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Susanne Markgren
Digital Services Librarian
Purchase College, SUNY