Know Your Rights‐ Librarian Workload and Statement of Responsibilities

In spring of 2008, UC‐AFT and UC agreed to new language in Article 6 of Unit 17 MOU that for the first time gives librarians a contractual mechanism for controlling their own workload. Article 6.A. states that a librarian’s workload cannot be unreasonable, or excessive. Article 6.B.3 requires that any newly assigned work, temporary or permanent, be reduced to writing, added to the statement of responsibilities, and reviewed with the librarian. Article 6.B.4. provides an appeal process for librarians who feel that their workload is unreasonable or excessive. If you have questions or concerns about workload, please contact your Local’s field representative. Follow the link below to view Article 6 of the Unit 17 MOU:

Reference:

• Unit 17, MOU - Article 6 [pdf]