Session Description:
The recent #metoo and #timesup movements have shifted the national narrative about workplace sexual harassment. Previous research suggests that female-dominated professions experience a high degree of sexual harassment, not only from coworkers but also from clients. Does librarianship fall into these patterns seen in other fields? Anecdotal evidence suggests it does, but a quantitative analysis has not been conducted – until now. Our research team administered an established survey intended to measure the prevalence and incidence of sexual harassment, collecting over 600 responses from academic library employees. We will discuss our methodology, our results, and areas for future research.
