LIBRARIANS AND UNIONS: DEFINING AND PROTECTING PROFESSIONAL VALUES

Authors

  • Deanna D. Wood

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26443/el.v23i1.139

Abstract

In this article, the relationship between the professional values of librarians and the
benefits that accrue in unionization is explored. These benefits include process-based benefits, including the protections of tenure, fair workload, job security, and due process in the form of contractually agreed upon grievance procedures. Also discussed are value-based benefits in the form of open communication, academic and intellectual freedom, and a collegial relationship with teaching faculty.

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Published

2017-09-05