Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assess the use of journal-ranking lists for academic librarian promotion and tenure (P&T) decision. Design/methodology/approach: Using a case study, the researchers analyzed a proposed journal-ranking list created for P&T decisions. A quantitative analysis of peer-reviewed journal articles was performed to support this analysis. Findings: The paper shows that the use of journal-ranking lists for P&T decisions inadequately conflates academic librarians with teaching faculty members. Research limitations/implications: The study relied primarily on a single case study, so it may not be scientifically generalized. Social implications: This study identifies journal-ranking lists as an inadequate tool for the evaluation of academic librarians and encourages action to divorce the valuation of intellectual achievement from quantitative structures. Originality/value: The analysis of the quantitative/metric underpinnings of intellectual labor in higher education is necessary for academic freedom.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 142-154 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Library Review |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Academic libraries
- Assessment
- Career development
- Case studies
- Serials
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Library and Information Sciences