The Association of Visual Science Librarians (AVSL) surveyed its members to evaluate the professional and financial support by their institutions. The results of the professional status and salary questions are discussed and compared to the 1971 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Standards for Faculty Status for College and University Librarians. Percentages for access to research monies, tenure, and promotions could be raised. Faculty status should be extended to all visual science librarians affiliated with schools. Peer evaluation, participation in institutional governance, and opportunities for sabbatical leave should be increased. Salaries could be improved with more academic year employee contracts.