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In 1987 slightly more than half of CC faculty were part-time

In 2003, that number was up to 70%

43% or 530,000 part-time (US dept. Ed)

67% of faculty at CC are part-time (Schmidt 2008)

From 1976 to 1999 enrollment up by 34%, part-time faculty grew by 119%, and full-time grew by 31%

Women disproportionately over-represented in part-time work

68% of faculty teaching English at community colleges are part-time. (MLA Dec 2008)

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Problems Random selection etc. Includes qualitative Survey rules

Started survey: 91 Work at a Missouri academic library: 72 Self-identified as part-time : 7 Self-identified as full-time: 51 Manager or administrator: 29

 We only have part time med students that keep library open at night. 

however--that's not how full-time colleagues view us! 

It does not matter whether the person works full time or part time as a librarian. It is the quality of work that matters.  

Are not required to do research or service at our institution.  

It depends on the position and person's work.

Part-time librarians are at a disadvantage in a variety of ways--communication, access to management, opportunities for advancement, etc

We only have a part-time librarian on an as needed basis, when we are not fully staffed.

I do not see a connection between the amount of time spent and the quality of a person's work. I do see a problem if the employer does not offer full-time employment as the norm, however.

Part-time librarians are not expected to do research or service.

not useful, too long to train, unable to fill need, hard to find "MLS" required work as too long to train

There are no part-time librarians at my institution (14 responses)

Respondents say most full-time and few part-

time librarians receive the following benefits:

Employer provided health insurance Vacation time Paid sick time Employer funded retirement plan

Librarians are faculty on a 12 month contract so we have better benefits than the majority of the faculty who are on 9 mo contracts

12 month librarians receive all the benefits listed; 9 month do not have formal leave/vacation or sick time

Part-timers receive pro-rated benefits

Instead of part time librarians, we have part time reference assistants

Part-time librarians really suffer because of this status

Have not employed a part-time librarian in 5 years

Our part-timers are retired faculty

No part-time has an benefits whether professional or support staff

We don’t have part-time people in librarian positions

Respondents say most full-time and few part-

time librarians receive the following :

Funding for conference registration Funding for conference hotel and travel Paid time-off for conference and webinars

Budget status affects this each year

Given $1000/year for professional development

Funding cut this year

Limited funding but at discretion of librarian

When the budget allows

Everyone gets a portion of conferences paid

This varies; sometimes part-timers do receive paid time off for local conferences and seminars

Sometimes the costs are covered, if part-time insists on this

There are occasional exceptions for part-timers to attend local seminars & conferences

Part-timers can apply for staff development monies.

Work experience Increased productivity Reduced absenteeism/turnover Reduced burnout Extended coverage (nights/weekends)

Retain professionals who choose part-time Parenting Caregivers Seeking additional degrees Geographic relocation

Reduce labor costs (no benefits) Income for retirees

Communication Pay Experience Burnout / boredom Professional development/advancement

Communication Integrating with campus Cross training –keep things interesting Additional responsibilities , assignments

& projects Duties: rotating & new Offer & encourage support & training New kinds of rewards

Retention Faculty Status Invest in Future Encourage Professional Development

(Research, Presentation etc.) Examine Inequalities

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