This study broadly examines factors impacting work-life experiences oflibrary faculty of color within the framework of tenure policies and pro-cesses. An online survey was sent out to academic librarians of colorto gauge perceptions of tenure and promotion policies and processes,professional activities and productivity, organizational climate and culture,and job satisfaction and retention. Results of the survey showed mixedfindings regarding the impact of race on the tenure and promotion pro-cess. Findings can be used to inform future discussions of recruitmentand retention for academic librarians of color and to improve the overalltenure experience