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Mother librarians on the tenure track: A phenomenological study of their experiences
This exploratory qualitative phenomenological research study examines the lived experiences of thirteen academic librarians who identify as mothers of young children and are also on the tenure track or continuous appointment at an academic library in the United States. The qualitative approach of phenomenology is used to both analyze and interpret academic librarian mothers' perceptions of their experiences. Phenomenology allows the researcher to explore the phenomena in relation to the lived experiences of mother/tenure track librarians while simultaneously seeking to understand these phenomena. This study provides valuable insight into the perceptions of mothers regarding their experiences in balancing their professional and parenting responsibilities. Results from the thematic analysis revealed six major Themes: 1) Specific tenure/continuation process impact factors; 2) Remote and flexible work options; 3) Scholarship challenges; 4) Time; 5) Librarian-manager relationship; and 6) Parental leave. Giving individuals the opportunity to share their experiences benefits not only the individuals but also the profession overall as we gain insight into the world of others through conclusions drawn from the analysis of their responses.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Academic Librarianship, an international and refereed journal, publishes articles that focus on problems and issues germane to college and university libraries. JAL provides a forum for authors to present research findings and, where applicable, their practical applications and significance; analyze policies, practices, issues, and trends; speculate about the future of academic librarianship; present analytical bibliographic essays and philosophical treatises. JAL also brings to the attention of its readers information about hundreds of new and recently published books in library and information science, management, scholarly communication, and higher education. JAL, in addition, covers management and discipline-based software and information policy developments.