Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent pulse survey on emergency preparedness that closed on May 28, 2026.
We received 110 responses, representing a 39% response rate from current Library faculty, civil service, and academic professionals.
May Survey Question:
Which training topics would you be most interested in attending? Select up to 3.
These workshops would be developed and offered by Library Organization Development & Training (ODT).
Respondents selected the following topics, listed in order of highest to lowest number of votes:
| Choice | Percent | Count |
| Leading productive discussions (e.g., facilitating meetings, encouraging participation, managing group dynamics) | 51.8% | 57 |
| Navigating change and uncertainty (e.g., staying adaptable, making decisions with limited information) | 45.5% | 50 |
| Thinking on your feet (e.g., responding clearly and confidently in the moment) | 44.5% | 49 |
| Managing tasks and priorities (e.g., organizing tasks, tracking progress, meeting deadlines) | 37.3% | 41 |
| Developing talent and succession planning (e.g., preparing others for future roles, supporting smooth handoffs of work and knowledge) | 32.7% | 36 |
| Writing with impact (e.g., crafting persuasive proposals, nominations, or recommendation letters) | 25.5% | 28 |
| Other | 7.3% | 8 |
Eight respondents selected “Other” and provided brief written suggestions. The most common theme was a desire for communication skills training, mentioned in three comments. Additional themes included customer service skills, managing burnout, and civility in the workplace.
The chart below provides a visual summary of how respondents ranked their preferred training topics.
Library Organization Development & Training (ODT) will use this data to shape upcoming workshops. ODT will prioritize topics based on the highest rated needs and plans to research and develop two new sessions over the fall, with the first offerings in early Spring 2027.
Further updates will be shared on this page.
Thank you again for your thoughtful input and engagement!