This set of materials on the employment status of librarians in research libraries was assembled by the Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). Representative examples of library faculty by-laws are provided from the University of Minnesota, the University of Cincinnati, Michigan State University, and Purdue University. Committee reports on the status of librarians include: (1) "Faculty Status for Professional Librarians" (University of Connecticut); (2) "Ranking Structure for Duke University Librarians" and "Committee on Appointment and Promotion" (Duke University); and (3) "Report of the Committee on Performance Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure" (University of Florida). (KM)