Employment and Status of Part-Time Librarians in U.S. Academic Libraries.

Brustman, Mary Jane; Via, Barbara J.

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ERIC Number: EJ372441

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

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Employment and Status of Part-Time Librarians in U.S. Academic Libraries.

Brustman, Mary Jane; Via, Barbara J.

Journal of Academic Librarianship, v14 n2 p87-91 May 1988

Reports the results of a survey of 203 academic libraries that examined the employment status, utilization, and compensation of part-time librarians as compared to full-time staff. The effects of union membership, administrative satisfaction with this class of workers, and perceived problems with part-time staff are discussed. (CLB)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Compensation (Remuneration), Employment Level, Employment Patterns, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Surveys, Part Time Employment, Professional Recognition, Tables (Data), Unions

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Policymakers; Administrators; Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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