Subject: Job-Hunting Survey
From: "Ireland, Jessica" <jlireland_at_RADFORD.EDU>
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:15:14 -0400
Apologies for cross-posting.
Has your library held a job search for librarians (faculty or
non-faculty status) in the past 5 years? Do you have advice for job
candidates on what NOT to do during the interview process? If so, please
complete our survey at:
http://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_6lqa3rrbfzBeymo
This anonymous, 11-question survey will run July 5th- July 23rd, 2010.
Full details:
Purpose of survey
The purpose of this survey is gather data on what specific elements of a
candidate’s application or interview process have had a negative impact
on their candidacy. The anonymous, 11-question survey is intended for
members of librarian (faculty or non-faculty status) search committees,
and it is hoped that the answers will provide advice for potential job
seekers. It should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Confidentiality of Data
All data collected will be keep confidential and only used in the
aggregate. If examples are used they will be reworded to hide any detail
that may identify either the respondent or applicant. The results will
be used in aggregated form only. When referring to the results only
feminine pronouns will be used throughout any presentation or publication.
Informed Consent
Since this is a web-based instrument, each respondent gives their
consent to participate in the survey by choosing the complete the survey
form. Participation is strictly voluntary, and involves no coercion or
deception. Any respondent may freely withdraw from the survey after
reading the guarantees of privacy and confidentiality.
If you wish to participate, please click on the following link and
complete the survey
http://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_6lqa3rrbfzBeymo
If you have any questions about the survey, or are having any technical
difficulties, please contact us at refdesk_at_radford.edu (540-831-5696).
Candice Benjes-Small, Instruction Team Leader, Principal Investigator
Eric Ackermann, Reference/Instruction and Assessment Librarian,
Co-Investigator
Gene Hyde, Archivist and Appalachian Collection Librarian, Co-Investigator
McConnell Library, Radford University
PO Box 6881, 801 East Main Street, Radford, VA. 24142
Jessica Ireland
Serials & Electronic Resources Librarian
McConnell Library
Radford University
(540) 831-7158
(540) 831-6214 FAX
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