Graphs and Charts Illustrating the Results
of the Part-Time Librarians Survey





65% are working part-time by choice



About 20 respondents have been in their present positions more than six years.



Most work more than 16 hours per week.



82% receive no benefits at all.



Most part-time librarians work in Reference, Circulation, Supervision, and Bibliographic Instruction.



Most respondents have been in the library profession for more than five years.



62% of respondents have no job security.



Respondents supervise staff, students, and volunteers.



One-third of respondents have another part-time job. One-fourth of respondents are the sole income earners in their households.



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