ABSTRACT
How best to utilize the forty hour week in the Information Services (IS) division of an academic library requires astute planning and enlightened backing by administration. When IS’s “raison d’être” is to teach the intricacies of the library to students the entire work week could be spent at the Information Desk. But this numbing posture accomplishes only one end which is to demonstrate that IS librarians visibly serve the public. There are other behind-the-scene facets to teaching the library. Preparation underscores performance and the IS librarian must have quiet moments for study. The desire or mandate to engage in scholarly activities also necessitates time away from the Information Desk. Forty hours a week, or any disproportionate amount, bridled there decreases productivity and hastens burnout. This eclipsing situation can be avoided through time management. First, the individual must exhibit the requisite discipline to achieve the ordinary and beyond. Second, the work week has to be restructured to place greater emphasis on professionalism. The two when dovetailed can completely remake IS.
