The other job: Exploring side hustles among academic library personnel
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2026
Department/School
University Library
Publication Title
Journal of Library Administration
Abstract
Supplemental employment is common for many, including academic library personnel. Through an online survey of staff and librarians at academic institutions within the United States, this study explores the types of additional employment engaged in, the motivations behind the work, and the influence that job position, salary, and time in position have on these factors. The findings offer insights into the ways that library employees adapt to financial realities through participation in side hustles. Side hustles function not only as sources of income but also as outlets for skill-building, self-expression, and continuity across different aspects of working life.
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Recommended Citation
Nims, J. K., Fyn, A. F., & Eide, C. (2026). The other job: Exploring side hustles among academic library personnel. Journal of Library Administration, 66(3), 181–205. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2026.2633786
Comments
J. K. Nims and A. F. Fyn are faculty members in EMU's University Library.
^C. Eide is an EMU staff member.