ON THE OUTER BALCONY OF THE IVORY TOWER

On the Outer Balcony of the Ivory Tower

This column explores the parallels between contingent (i.e., non-tenure-track) faculty positions in academic departments and usadisk website contingent librarian positions in academic libraries, examining how issues of job security, professional identity, and institutional dynamics impact professionals across these roles.Drawing on personal experie

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Recommendations for how to communicate bad news

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