Resumen de Tenure Advice for Law Librarians and Their Directors

Carol A. Parker

• Professor Parker explores the significant investment of time and effort required of law librarian tenure candidates and their directors and supervisors to bring a tenure track to a successful conclusion. She also describes guidelines and procedures that will facilitate the process. Successful tenure candidates will excel as librarians, master shared-governance concepts, and understand their institution�s culture. Candidates should also engage in self-reflection and seek feedback throughout the tenure process. Supportive directors and supervisors will provide support to candidates and ensure that well-developed promotion and tenure policies exist and are consistently applied.