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Survey Feedback ("How is Your Library been impacted by COVID events") Request in Gathering Comments for Charleston Conference Panel. Advance Thank You

  • 1.  Survey Feedback ("How is Your Library been impacted by COVID events") Request in Gathering Comments for Charleston Conference Panel. Advance Thank You

    Posted 10-01-2020 10:23

    Hello Michigan SLA Chapter!

    Hope you are doing well and keeping COVID safe in your area of Michigan. I have enjoyed keeping up with news, virtual meet ups and SLA MI discussions during the past few months of 2020 quarantine.

    Who knew 2020 would be so eventful?  PCG an Ingenta PLC company, represents publishers (some small some larger), serving as an intermediary, and has tasked me with a Survey where I am gathering information across several library markets. This is NOT a SALES pitch, but a way to share with Publishers (and at Charleston Conference Panel) the current situation and events facing libraries during the pandemic. Thank you to those who have already responded to my request. We would love to have responses back my OCT. 10, 2020. 

    So my favor to ask of my fellow Michigan Special Libraries and Members is below.
    Ingenta/PCG Publisher's Communication Group is compiling input from institutions/libraries (50-60 across the country/world) for the upcoming Charleston Conference virtual conference.

    Many of my colleagues have been reaching out to individual Academic Libraries, but I am taking a "unique" way and I am reaching out to Michigan Special Library Group to gather some Special Library feedback.

    It would be great if we can chat about your input or feedback and I can be reached at jane.potee@ingenta.com to set up a 10-15 minute virtual coffee/phone call. Otherwise, would you have a few minutes to take a short survey?

    I have the questions written out below, or at the hyperlink below you can type your answers directly into the survey (only 6 brief questions).

    We are compiling information for both a Virtual Library/Publisher Panel at Charleston, and then possibly a white paper where Heather Lantz (Ingenta/PCG), Librarians and Publishers will participate.

    There is the option too in remaining anonymous if you would rather, some Government Libraries have chosen this option. I know it may be a busy time, but if you would consider adding your input I would be SO appreciative.  Also, I will be happy to supply you with the findings when they are compiled and tallied.

    SURVEY

    Covid Impact on Libraries and Market Feedback (How do you intend to respond to requests for new materials and are you seeing a trend in the subject requests or type of materials/formats coming through? You are undoubtedly engaged in many new processes due to the pandemic. We understand that you're working in a very fluid environment and strive to be sensitive to your mission in serving the needs of your institution. Therefore, we would appreciate your brief responses to the questions below as we aim to better understand your challenges and work towards supporting the changing needs and library environment too.

     

    Survey Link:

    https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5803151/Library-Covid-Impact-Survey  

    1. Is your institution now open following any COVID lockdown in your region?

        Yes    

        No     

    1. Is your institution assembling collections relating to the COVID19 crisis? 

        Yes: Please provide further details Please enter an comment for this selection if Yes

        No : Please explain why this is the case Please enter an comment for this selection if No

    Comments

    1. Has your institution's budget been affected by COVID19?  

        Yes, temporary hold across the board      

        Yes, current holdings freeze       

        Yes, new acquisitions only          

        No freeze        

        Freeze and budget cuts

        Don't know     

    Comments

    1. How do you intend to respond to requests for new materials for the group, and are you seeing a trend in the subject requests or type of materials/formats coming through?

     

    1. And finally, when reflecting back over the last six months, can you tell us how you think covid19 has most significantly impacted your institution?

     

    1. If you are happy to confirm your details and those of your institution, please do.

     

    Participant Name

    Job Title

    Institution Name

    Country

    Email Address

     
    Thank you for your consideration in this project and I look forward to hearing your responses. 
    Keep well… and hope we can connect face to face sometime in the 2021 Library world. ~ Jane Potee



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    Jane Potee
    Ingenta/ PCG Library Sales Support Consultant
    jane.potee@ingenta.com
    jpotee@pcgplus.com
    765-749-2895
    Brighton, MI 48114 USA

    Past President 2017, Michigan Chapter SLA
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