Libraries, Archives, and Museums in the Twenty-First Century: Intersecting Missions, Converging Futures?

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1 Libraries, Archives, and Museums in the Twenty-First Century: Intersecting Missions, Converging Futures? 47th Annual RBMS Preconference Austin, Texas June 20-23, 2006 Results of the statistical portions of the evaluation forms

2 47 th Annual RBMS Preconference Libraries, Archives, and Museums in the Twenty-First Century: Intersecting Missions, Converging Futures? Austin, TX, June 20 23, 2006 Evaluation Results valid addresses survey was sent to (non-scholarship only): 317 respondents: 237 Overall Rate: 74% 1 How would you describe your primary professional affiliation or aspiration? special collections librarian % other librarian % archivist % museum professional % book or manuscript dealer % scholar/academic faculty % publisher 0 0% Other % 2 How would you describe your primary professional role or function? Administrator % Curator % Cataloger % Editor 0 0% Exhibition Coordinator % Manuscripts or Archival Processor % Preservation Administrator or Conservator % Reference/Public Services/Outreach % Registrar 0 0% Researcher % Techinician or IT Manager % Other % 1 of 10

3 3 How many years have you been employed in your present professional field? Currently seeking employment % 1-5 years % 6-10 years % years 64 27% 20+ years % 4 PRIOR to attending this conference my knowledge of major issues in allied fields (e.g. if you are a librarian, "allied" refers to archives and museums and vice versa): 1 (Low) % % % % % 6 (High) % 33 AFTER to attending this conference my knowledge of major issues in allied fields (e.g. if you are a librarian, "allied" refers to archives and museums and vice versa): 1 (Low) % % % % % 6 (High) % 5 PRIOR to attending this conference my interest in communicating with professionals in allied fields: 1 (Low) % % % % % 6 (High) % 2 of 10

4 34 AFTER to attending this conference my interest in communicating with professionals in allied fields: 1 (Low) % % % % % 6 (High) % 6 PRIOR to attending this conference my likelihood to seek out opportunities to learn more about allied fields and the professionals who work in them: 1 (Low) 4 1.7% % % % % 6 (High) % 35 AFTER attending this conference my likelihood to seek out opportunities to learn more about allied fields and the professionals who work in them: 1 (Low) % % % % % 6 (High) % 7 PRIOR to attending this conference, I thought that the missions of libraries, archives, and museums were similar. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 3 of 10

5 36 AFTER attending this conference, I thought that the missions of libraries, archives, and museums were similar. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 8 PRIOR to attending this conference, I thought that libraries, archives and museums should collaborate more. 1 (strongly disagree) 0 0% % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 37 AFTER attending this conference, I think that libraries, archives and museums should collaborate mor 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 9 PRIOR to attending this conference, I thought that educational preparation for libraries, archives and museums could be merged. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 4 of 10

6 38 AFTER attending this conference, I thought that educational preparation for libraries, archives and museums could be merged. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 10 What percentage of the total costs of attending this conference was or will be paid for by your employer? 0% (I paid all costs myself) % 1-25% % 26-50% % 51-75% % 76-99% % 100% (my employer paid all costs) % I received support from ACRL/RBMS % 11 Did you attend this year's ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans? Yes % No % 12 The morning plenary sessions adequately addressed the conference theme. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % N/A (did not attend) % 5 of 10

7 13 The plenary sessions included adequate time for discussion. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % N/A (did not attend) % 14 The afternoon seminars contributed positively to the overall quality of the conference. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % N/A (did not attend) % 15 The seminars included adequate time for questions and discussion. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % N/A (did not attend) % 16 The afternoon discussion groups contributed positively to the overall quality of the conference. 1 (strongly disagree) % % 3 7 3% % % 6 (strongly agree) % N/A (did not attend) % 6 of 10

8 17 The optional workshop on philanthropy met my expectations for content and presentation. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % N/A (did not attend) % 18 The conference orientation met my needs for familiarizing me with the conference and RBMS. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % N/A (did not attend) % 19 The tours were well organized and worthwhile. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % N/A (did not attend) % 20 The number of plenary sessions was appropriate for the conference. 1 (not enough) % % 3 (just right) % % 5 (too many) % 7 of 10

9 21 The number of seminars was appropriate for the conference. 1 (not enough) % % 3 (just right) % % 5 (too many) 4 1.7% 22 The number of discussion groups was appropriate for the conference. 1 (not enough) % % 3 (just right) % % 5 (too many) % 23 How many RBMS Preconferences have you attended? This is my first % % % % 24 Please select the TWO factors that most influenced your desire to attend this conference: Program topic/plenary speakers % Seminars/discussion groups % Workshop % Tours % Location/local amenities % Proximity to ALA Conference % Cost/affordability % 8 of 10

10 25 How did you learn about this Preconference? Please select all that apply. Discussion List % Postcard in the mail % Announcement in C&RL News % Announcement in Avviso 1 0.2% Announcement in Archival Outlook % RBMS/ALA meeting % Colleague/friend % RBMS Website % Other % 26 The conference theme was relevant to my interests or professional development needs. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 27 Local arrangements were well-organized and met my needs for information, transportation and faciliti 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 28 In relation to the cost of registration the conference was a good value. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 9 of 10

11 29 In relation to my total expenditures, the conference was a good value. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 30 I would attend another RBMS Preconference. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % 31 While attending this preconference I stayed at the following hotel/lodging facility: InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel % The Driskill % Hampton Inn % UT Residence Hall % Other % 32 These lodging arrangements were adequate and met my expectations. 1 (strongly disagree) % % % % % 6 (strongly agree) % N/A (local attendee) % 10 of 10

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