III. The Faculty

O. Appointment, Reappointment, and Promotion of Library Faculty

The following summarize the regulations, guidelines, and procedures for appointment, reappointment, and promotion of librarians. Details of these guidelines and procedures are contained in the Library Faculty Handbook, which replaces, for librarians, the following parts of Chapter III of this Handbook: Sections C (parts 2­4), D, E, and N.

The Master of Library Science (MLS), Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS), or an equivalent degree are recognized as the appropriate terminal degrees for librarians at Colgate. Librarians may be hired at one of four ranks: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

1. Appointments by Rank

Appointment at the rank of Instructor will be made in exceptional cases only. Librarians appointed at the rank of Instructor must:

a. be within one academic term of completing an appropriate terminal degree at a school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA)

b. submit references and demonstrate academic achievement and other characteristics that evidence potential for successful overall performance as a librarian at Colgate.

Instructors are hired for one year only. Instructors who perform satisfactorily, and who complete the requirements for their terminal degree by the end of their appointment, receive one-year probationary appointments as Assistant Professors.

Assistant Professor is the normal appointment for entry-level librarians. Librarians appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor must:

a. hold an appropriate terminal degree from a school accredited by the ALA

b. submit references and demonstrate academic achievement and other characteristics that evidence potential for successful overall performance as a librarian at Colgate.

Assistant Professors receive a maximum of two, three-year appointments. Assistant Professors must stand for promotion by December of the last year of their second appointment. After consultation with their supervisor and the University Librarian, they may stand for promotion during the fall semester of any year.

Librarians appointed at or promoted to the rank of Associate Professor must:

a. satisfy all requirements for appointments at the lower rank

b. demonstrate, through documented past performance, success in independent performance of library responsibilities, commitment to the library profession, and service to the university.

Associate Professors receive five-year appointments. Associate Professors may stand for promotion during the fall semester of any year.

Librarians appointed at or promoted to the rank of Professor must:

a. satisfy all requirements for appointment at the lower ranks

b. demonstrate, through documented past performance, successful independent performance of library responsibilities, outstanding commitment to the library profession as evidenced by a national reputation, and service to the university.

Professors receive seven-year appointments.

2. Probationary Appointment

All librarians, regardless of rank, initially receive one year probationary appointments. Librarians on probationary appointments must undergo a Comprehensive Review by the end of their third probationary appointment. After consultation with his/her supervisor and the University Librarian, a librarian may undergo Comprehensive Review during their second probationary appointment.

Upon successful completion of the review, librarians will receive the multiple-year appointment for their rank. Librarians who fail to pass Comprehensive Review by the end of their third probationary appointment are awarded a one year terminal appointment.

3. Guidelines for Reappointment and Promotion

Decisions about reappointment and promotion of library faculty at Colgate University are based upon the quality of performance in three areas: university library responsibilities, commitment to the library profession, and service to the university community. The quality of performance in these three areas will be evaluated in three ways: annual consultation, Reappointment Review, and Comprehensive Review.

Librarians will receive an annual assessment of their performance. Librarians will undergo Reappointment Review during the last year of each multiple year appointment. Librarians will undergo Comprehensive Review by the end of their third probationary appointment, and when they stand for promotion.

Reappointment Review and Comprehensive Review are conducted by a Review Committee of librarians in accordance with policies and procedures defined by The Library Faculty Handbook. For each Comprehensive Review Committee, the Faculty Committee on Promotion and Tenure appoints a tenured member of the instructional faculty to serve as an observer in an oversight capacity.