Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent pulse survey that closed July 22. Here are the results from the question on preferred communication channels:
We received 144 responses, representing a 50% response rate from current Library faculty, civil service, and academic professionals. The results of this survey have a 90% confidence level with a margin of error of ±5%.
July Survey Question:
What are your top 3 preferred methods for finding out important Library information?
Respondents could select up to 3 options. Here’s what you told us:
- LibNews – 76.4% (110 responses)
- All-employee mailing list – 63.2% (91 responses)
- All Library meeting (formerly Library Hangouts) – 50.7% (73 responses)
- Unit meetings – 35.4% (51 responses)
- Library Office Notes (LON) – 30.6% (44 responses)
- Other – 5.6% (8 responses)
Response breakdown:
- 104 respondents selected 3 preferences
- 25 selected 2 preferences
- 15 selected just 1 preference
8 respondents selected ‘Other’ with the option to write in a preference (e.g., face-to-face communication).
Actions and outcomes
- An indirect outcome of the Pulse Surveys was the creation of a targeted mailing list for faculty, academic professionals, and civil service employees, addressing the limitations of broader existing lists. This new list has since proven to be a valuable communication channel for sharing initiatives and information tailored specifically to this audience.
- Senior Administration continues to discuss and explore ideas informed by insights into employee communication preferences.