Library Guides: CUNY libraries statistics 2022-2023: ACRL: Supplemental Trends

1. Given the dramatic fluctuations in library service levels due to Covid-related challenges, please indicate the anticipated changes in activity over the next three years for the following services:

1a. In-person reference transactions

Increase
Decrease
No Change

1b. In-person consultations

Increase
Decrease
No Change

1c. In-person instruction and presentations to groups

Increase
Decrease
No Change

1d. Virtual reference transactions

Increase
Decrease
No Change

1e. Virtual consultations

Increase
Decrease
No Change

1f. Virtual instruction and presentations to groups

Increase
Decrease
No Change

2. Moving forward, the library’s preferred approach to conference and workshop participation will likely be: (Choose one)

Virtual wherever available
In person wherever available
Virtual or in person per employee preference
Virtual or in person per budget considerations
Not applicable
Unknown
Other (please specify)

If Other (please specify) is selected then leave comments below.

3. How do you expect the budget for professional development to change for the coming year? (Choose one)

4. Library employees have the option to work (check all that apply):

Hybrid (remote 20% of the time or more)
Remote full time
A compressed workweek (ex: four 10-hour days)
Flexible work locations
Flexible work hours
No flexible work arrangements are available
Other (please specify)

If Other (please specify) is selected then leave comments below.

5. If hybrid and/or remote work options are available, the percentage of eligible employees currently working in them is: (Choose one)

6. If flexible work options are offered, are these options offered to all categories of full-time employees? (Choose one)

Yes
No
Not applicable
Unknown

7. If library employees have hybrid/remote work options, will this information be included in library job postings?

Yes
No
Not applicable
Unknown

8. If the library has sought to hire new employees in the last year, how does the size of the candidate pool(s) compare with pre-Covid levels? (Choose one)

9. Moving forward, the library’s preferred approach to finalist interviews for professional staff will likely be: (Choose one)

Virtual interviews only
In-person interviews only
Virtual or in-person interviews per candidate preference
Virtual or in-person interviews per budget considerations
Not applicable
Unknown
Other (please specify)

If Other (please specify) is selected then leave comments below.

CUNY libraries statistics 2022-2023

Trends Questions 2022

1. Given the dramatic fluctuations in library service levels due to Covid-related challenges, please indicate the anticipated changes in activity over the next three years for the following services:

1a. In-person reference transactions

1b. In-person consultations

1c. In-person instruction and presentations to groups

1d. Virtual reference transactions

1e. Virtual consultations

1f. Virtual instruction and presentations to groups

2. Moving forward, the library’s preferred approach to conference and workshop participation will likely be: (Choose one)

3. How do you expect the budget for professional development to change for the coming year? (Choose one)

4. Library employees have the option to work (check all that apply):

5. If hybrid and/or remote work options are available, the percentage of eligible employees currently working in them is: (Choose one)

6. If flexible work options are offered, are these options offered to all categories of full-time employees? (Choose one)

7. If library employees have hybrid/remote work options, will this information be included in library job postings?

8. If the library has sought to hire new employees in the last year, how does the size of the candidate pool(s) compare with pre-Covid levels? (Choose one)

9. Moving forward, the library’s preferred approach to finalist interviews for professional staff will likely be: (Choose one)

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