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Particular attention is paid to the so-called \u2018glass ceiling\u2019 whereby women find a barrier to promotion when they reach their forties but who have up until then enjoyed a reasonably successful career. The perceived barriers are considered, including: lack of academic qualifications; salary differences; geographical mobility; domestic responsibilities; lack of female role models; the need for mentors; and lack of ambition. A questionnaire survey was undertaken involving randomly chosen members of the Library Association using electronic mail and post with telephone interviews conducted with some of the respondents used to complement the questionnaire and to expand on issues arising. Results indicated that glass ceiling issues in libraries are still concerns for many women in the profession. The lack of qualifications do not seem to pose a barrier to promotion and the main barrier appears to be due to domestic responsibilities, particularly taking a career break to bring up children. Concludes that, for many women, the glass ceiling is imposed by themselves. It is often their choice to take a career break or to move to a new location for the sake of their husband\u2019s or partner\u2019s job, and it is their choice to put the needs of their family first before their own career ambitions. 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