SURVEY - Staff ID Badges in Libraries

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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001
From: Anna M. Caggiano (Glendale PL) <idbadgesurvey_at_hotmail.com>
Subject: SURVEY - Staff ID Badges in Libraries

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Please respond directly to Ms. Caggiano at the address 
above, NOT to ACQNET.]

Hello,

My colleagues and I are currently researching the use of staff ID badges 
in libraries for an upcoming article and would greatly appreciate your 
assistance.  Please complete this brief survey and e-mail your responses 
*directly* to idbadgesurvey_at_hotmail.com , *not* to the mailing list.  All 
responses should be submitted by February 14, 2001.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at 
idbadgesurvey_at_hotmail.com.  Thank you very much for your time and 
interest.

Sincerely,

Anna M. Caggiano
Glendale Public Library

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SURVEY - Staff ID Badges in Libraries

1.  Does your library use staff ID badges?  If not, skip to question 14.

2.  How long have they been in use?

3.  What reasons precipitated the decision to use them?

4.  Did management consult with staff for input prior to implementing a 
staff ID badge policy?  Do you feel staff concerns, if any, were 
addressed?  Why or why not?

5.  On average, does the library staff support the use of staff ID 
badges, or is it primarily a management directive?

6.  Do all library personnel wear staff ID badges, or just certain public 
service positions?  Which positions?

7.  What materials are your staff ID badges made of?

8. Do they feature a photo?  Do you have the option to change the 
photo/replace the staff ID badge over time?

9.  Do they display your last name?  If so, is this mandatory?  Are you 
uncomfortable with the idea of revealing this information on a public 
staff ID badge?

10.  Do you have the option of printing your preferred mode of address 
on your staff ID badge, if other than your given name?

11.  Does your staff ID badge list your job title?

12.  Is it a mandatory policy to wear the staff ID badge?  Is any 
disciplinary action enforced for not wearing it?

13.  Have you noted any patron reactions to the use of staff ID badges?  
If so, what sort of reactions?

14.  Do you think library personnel should wear staff ID badges?  Why or 
why not?

15. What type of library do you work in:  public, academic, or other?

16.  This survey has been cross-posted to several mailing lists.  From 
which mailing list did you obtain your copy?

17.  Do you have any comments on this topic not addressed by the above 
survey?

18.  May we quote your responses in an article on the use of staff ID 
badges in libraries?  Do you wish to remain anonymous, or have your name 
cited?

---- Thank you for your participation in this survey. -----

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