College of St. Catherine Dept. of Information Management survey

The College of St Catherine's Department of Information Management is seeking to determine the degree of interest among practicing librarians in a certificate program in organizational leadership, or in taking courses designed to meet the educational needs of mid-career librarians. Examples of such courses are listed below. We would be most grateful if librarians in Minnesota would take a few moments and respond to this short needs assessment survey. All responses will be kept confidential and only summary data will be posted. Thank you for your assistance!

Follow this link to take the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xLtUq_2fWBlbu0tdMO_2b_2bW3IA_3d_3d

Continuing Education survey

The College of St Catherine's Department of Information Management is seeking to determine the degree of interest among practicing librarians in a certificate program in organizational leadership, or in taking courses designed to meet the educational needs of mid-career librarians. Examples of such courses are listed below. We would be most grateful if librarians in Minnesota would take a few moments and respond to this short needs assessment survey. All responses will be kept confidential and only summary data will be posted. Thank you for your assistance!

Follow this link to take the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xLtUq_2fWBlbu0tdMO_2b_2bW3IA_3d_3d

Survey on improved access at ALA events

The Council of the American Library Association passed a resolution at ALA Midwinter 2008 calling for study and work toward improved access at ALA events.

In an attempt to assist with those efforts, I am conducting a brief email survey. Please respond directly at melorarn@yahoo.com

Survey:

1. Please describe any access difficulties you have had at American Library Association events.

2. Do you have any suggestions for improvements?

3. Further comments?

Thank you very much for your assistance!

Survey on mentorship in libraries

Paula Seeger from the University of Minnesota Law Library is looking for input for an article on mentoring. She'd like responses by Monday December 10. Please send responses directly to Paula.

1. Have you ever been a mentor to a library staff member (ever; not just in your current position)?
2. If so, what were/are some positive and negative aspects to your mentoring relationship?
3. Have you ever sought out a mentor to assist you in your library career?
4. If so, what did you find useful or less useful about your mentorship?
5. How would you know if a mentorship is successful?
6. Any other thoughts on mentors in libraries?

Paula Seeger
Circulation Librarian
University of Minnesota Law Library
150 Mondale Hall
229 19th Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-1547
(612) 625-3478 (fax)
seege030@umn.edu

SURVEY: Library Impact/Relief from Bridge Collapse

For an article I’m writing, I would like to find out how Twin Cities/Minnesota libraries were impacted by, and assisted with the relief efforts of, the 35W Bridge Collapse. Please take a moment to answer the following questions and reply to me. Please reply by Friday Nov. 30. Thanks for your help!

1. Your library’s name/location:
2. How was your library impacted by the bridge collapse?
3. How did your library respond to the bridge collapse? (Relief efforts, special subject guide or website, etc)
4. Does your library have an emergency disaster plan?
5. Did your library create or update any disaster plans or emergency communication lists as a result of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, or the Bridge Collapse?
6. Have your library staff members responded to any other disasters, such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Tsunami, or California Wildfires? (By sending resources, funding, or staff to conference projects, etc)
7. Anything else you’d like to add? Tips for handling disasters?
   

Again, thank you for your assistance! Summary of survey results or a copy of the published article will be available upon request.

Paula Seeger

Circulation, Security & Facilities Librarian

University of Minnesota Law Library

150 Mondale Hall

229 19th Ave S.

Minneapolis, MN 55455

(612) 625-1547

(612) 625-3478 (fax)

seege030@umn.edu