From: Elisabeth Leonard <elisabeth_at_elisabethleonard.com>
With apologies for duplication:
The Liaison with Users Committee of CODES, a section of ALA, recognizes
that there have been many changes in collection development and in liaison
responsibilities. This survey is to determine what responsibilities
liaisons currently have, what percentage of their time is spent doing
liaison work, and if there is a need for additional professional
development opportunities related to this work.
The survey will be used to determine the need for revision of the
guidelines listed below, as well as programming for the committee. The
results will be made available to assist others who are interested in
knowing the state of liaison work nationwide. The survey consists of 13
questions and responses will remain anonymous. The survey does ask for some
library demographic information, but does not ask for specific identifying
information about your or your library.
If you are a public librarian: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=210442688000
If you are an academic,school, or special librarian:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=712932471684
According to the Guidelines for Liaison Work in Managing Collections and
Services, Liaison Work:
1. is the process by which librarians involve the library's clientele in
the assessment and satisfaction of collection needs.
2. includes identifying user needs, evaluating existing collections,
removing extraneous materials, and locating resources that will enhance the
collections.
3. enables the library to communicate its collection policies, services and
needs to its clientele and to enhance the library's public relations.
4. enables the library's clientele to communicate its library needs and
preferences to the library staff and governing body.
From:
http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaprotools/referenceguide/guidelinesliaison.htm
If you have questions, concerns, or comments about this survey, please
contact the chair of the Liaison with Users Committee:
Elisabeth Leonard, elisabeth_at_elisabethleonard.com.
With thanks,
Elisabeth
Received on Wed Nov 29 2006 - 02:22:47 EST