CU Libraries Retention Survey

If you are currently a faculty member at the University Libraries please complete and submit the following form.

1. Select your rank:  Non tenure track Tenure track Tenured

2. Complete the phrase, "Before pursuing a master of library science degree..."
Select all that apply.
I worked in a library.
I worked in a K-12 school (outside the library).
I volunteered in a library.
None of the above

3. For you personally, which of the following factors make librarianship an attractive profession?
Select up to three.

Using technology
Professional Culture
Variety of work experiences
Intellectual challenge
Opportunities for advancement
Working with interesting people
Financial compensation
Service to others
Teaching or training others
Research process
Availability of funding for training
Organizing information
Physical environment
Other (Please specify below)

4. Which of the following factors are discouraging about your career in librarianship?
Select up to three.

Negative stereotypes
Routine nature of job
Limited job opportunities
Demands of working with the public
Insufficient ethnic/racial diversity
Low prestige
Lack of opportunities for advancement
High tech nature of the library
Perceived obsolescence of library in high-tech world
Female intensive
Low financial compensation
Work not appealing
Educational requirements
Other (Please specify below)

5. Complete the phrase, “Because of the recent budget cuts I plan to…”
Select all that apply.

Leave the library field
Retire early
Retire late
Retrain for a different library specialty
Return to school for a non-library degree
Stay in current job
Seek another library job
Not change my career plan
Other (Please specify below)

6. Which of the following factors influence you to remain in an organization?
Select up to three.

Collegial workplace
Appropriate workload
Diversity in the workplace
Professional development/Continuing education/Training opportunities
Location
Adequate benefits/ Fair pay
Responsive management
Variety in work
Flexible scheduling
Advancement Opportunities
Other (Please specify below)

7. For how long would you be willing to stay in your current position?
Select one.
Until Retirement
10 years
5 years
1 year
Less than a year
Other (Please specify below)

8. Are you satisfied with your current workload distribution (% of librarianship, research, service)?
Yes
No--If no, what would be your ideal? (Please specify below)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:  (Optional)

   

The Ad Hoc Task Force on Recruitment to the Profession thanks you for participating in the survey.

The CU Libraries Retention Survey is based on the Colorado Libary Personnel Survey from the Colorado Association of Libraries.

This page last modified 7 April 2004. Send comments to reflib@colorado.edu.