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5.  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)

6.  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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8.  Problems  Random selection etc.  Includes qualitative  Survey rules

10.  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

13.  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.

14.  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.

15.  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)

16. 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

18.  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

19.  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

20.  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

21. 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

23.  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

24.  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.

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

27.  Retain professionals who choose part-time  Parenting  Caregivers  Seeking additional degrees  Geographic relocation  Reduce labor costs (no benefits)  Income for retirees

29.  Communication  Pay  Experience  Burnout / boredom  Professional development/advancement

31.  Communication  Integrating with campus  Cross training –keep things interesting  Additional responsibilities, assignments & projects  Duties: rotating & new  Offer & encourage support & training  New kinds of rewards

32.  Retention  Faculty Status  Invest in Future  Encourage Professional Development (Research, Presentation etc.)  Examine Inequalities

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