Librarians Unite: The Impact of Union Work on Academic Librarianship

Authors

Hélène Huet
Maria Atilano, University of North FloridaFollow
Angeleen Neely-Sardon
Chelsea Nesvig

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-4-2025

Abstract

In this presentation, academic librarians will explore their roles within unions and the impact of union work on their profession. The panelists, representing diverse institutions across the United States, will discuss how unions have improved their working conditions by securing fair wages, benefits, and job security. Engagement in union work also fosters networking, personal growth, and a culture of collaboration. They will then address challenges such as anti-union laws affecting mental health. The presentation aims to connect union activism with academic librarianship, emphasizing the tangible benefits of union work.

Comments

Presented at ACRL 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota in Auditorium 2 (and livestreamed) on 4/4/2025 at 4:30 PM-5:30 PM CT

Citation Information

Huet, Hélène; Atilano, Maria; Neely-Sardon, Angeleen; and Nesvig, Chelsea, "Librarians Unite: The Impact of Union Work on Academic Librarianship" (2025). UNF Faculty Research and Scholarship. 3400.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/unf_faculty_publications/3400

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