Are You Taking a Gamble on Your Academic Library Career by Having a Baby (or Two)?

When: 
Monday, June 30, 2014 -
10:30am to 11:30am

Calendar Download to my calendar
Location: 
Las Vegas Convention Center
N258
All Bus Routes
Presenters: 
Speaker: Joyce Garczynski, Communications & Development Librarian, Towson University
Speaker: Leahkim Gannett, Communication & Performing Arts Librarian, University of California Santa Barbara
Description: 

This program presented by two academic librarians, and coincidentally both mothers of identical twins, will explore what the research says about the impact of having children on an individual’s academic library career. The presenters will also lead a discussion about what individuals and ACRL can do to create better working conditions for parents.

Meeting Type: 
Program
Content Area: 
Transforming: Library Workforce
Interests: 
Career Advice
Human Resources
Personnel and Staffing
Professional Development
Type of Library: 
Academic
Sponsors: 
Cost: 
Included with conference registration
Group Home: 
ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries)
    - View all sessions for this group
Last Updated: 
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 7:55am PDT
Attendees: 
121 people interested in attending (View all)

Comments

Submitted by Megan Griffin (staff) on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 8:36am

If you attend this official ACRL program during the conference, we
would appreciate you sharing your feedback via a brief evaluation.

Submitted by Joyce Garczynski on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 8:06am

If you are interested in continuing the discussion about the struggles and successes you've had trying to manage your academic library career and parenthood, I invite you to join the secret facebook group we've set up. Please e-mail Joyce Garczynski at jgarczynski@towson.edu if you want to participate in this neutral, supportive group.