Gayle Baker

The Balance Point

Abstract Nine serials librarians describe their experiences and offer advice on achieving tenure, promotion, or reappointment. The librarians represent a variety of academic institutions and stages of career, from untenured new librarians to administrators at the rank of full professor. Despite unique insights based on their different experience levels, professional positions, and institutional promotion and tenure requirements, the librarians share common opinions on how best to achieve success in an academic position.

A Needle in the Haystack—Finding that First Academic Serials Job and Advancing to the Next Level

ABSTRACT You just finished grad school and are eager for that first academic serials position. What improves your chances of getting an interview and job offer? What should you avoid doing that will kill any chance of getting your foot in the door? After you have successfully worked in a position for a while, how do you advance in your career? What opportunities exist for you to become a contributor to the larger serials community? These questions and more are answered.