[Michlib-l] 2021 Public Library Staff and Diversity Survey — Make Sure Your Library is Counted!

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

2021 Public Library Staff and Diversity Survey — Make Sure Your Library is Counted!

All US public libraries are invited to complete the 2021 Public Library Staff & Diversity Survey! The results will help the field better understand staff roles, hiring and retention practices, and equity, diversity, and inclusion work. Your participation can help ensure all types of libraries across the country are well-represented!

The survey was developed by PLA’s Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment Committee<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDMyMDI4OSZwPTEmdT0xMDY1NzQ2MTg2JmxpPTkxMDAyOTkx%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1d8ddf96a7ac4ee9eb3f08d9ae25d8ce%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637732299841362033%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2BFgxuzEsBrbbpoHJmwOlTVja3D4Hi80wAW2MVdaoTow%3D&reserved=0> in response to discussions and demand for actionable data about evolving staff roles and diversity and inclusion efforts. Your library’s participation in this survey is essential to make the results powerful and actionable. Your input will enable PLA and ALA to share nationally representative data with the field and plan relevant professional development opportunities.

Log into your library’s free Benchmark<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDMyMDI4OSZwPTEmdT0xMDY1NzQ2MTg2JmxpPTkxMDAyOTkw%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1d8ddf96a7ac4ee9eb3f08d9ae25d8ce%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637732299841371985%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=gQI%2BbxTJ3g0yGmqoV9UENnpOB84zBU3jrY08fz0lDFE%3D&reserved=0> account to complete the survey by December 10. If you are not sure of your library’s login details or have any other questions about the survey, please contact plabenchmark at ala.org<mailto:plabenchmark at ala.org>.

Survey participants are eligible for discounted Benchmark subscriptions! A subscription is not required to participate in the survey. More information about Benchmark can be at www.ala.org/pla/data/benchmark<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDMyMDI4OSZwPTEmdT0xMDY1NzQ2MTg2JmxpPTkxMDAyOTky%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1d8ddf96a7ac4ee9eb3f08d9ae25d8ce%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637732299841371985%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=eVssRUf0mmjzFz5hJ%2BvXHuoRRxHiHGJZ8RatnEbIPc8%3D&reserved=0>.
Samantha Lopez
Manager, Marketing and Membership
American Library Association | Public Library Association
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Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fmiyouth&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Caf51448f1e92415533aa08d6f4b53328%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636965456410852648&sdata=nModcBWFyzGoDGK%2FtwsSeAXV%2F85AQKEtzzQQj%2FV%2B5fM%3D&reserved=0> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

Are you a library front line staffer? Join me in becoming an eResources expert by completing the MeL Maven Badge<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc974b25882b743cac56208d97d06cfc5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637678290467528308%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=sy7WTGMoKLlfEwmtgehF%2BeuZWbTCi9Yxo08BllxAd48%3D&reserved=0>!
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