Survey on CPD for Librarians in the Philippines

1. Introduction

Please find time to answer the following survey questions regarding CPD in the Philippines. Your answers will be used as supporting data in a paper we are preparing. Thank you.

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* 1. In what type of library do you work?

Academic/research

Public

School

Special

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* 2. What is the main reason for your participation to any Continuing Professional Development program. Please rate your reason from a scale of 1-for extremely important to 5-as least importan. This is forced ranking, one response per column only, which means no two choices will have the same rank.)

	Extremely important	Important	Somewhat important	Not so important	Least important
for compliance to PRC-CPD mandatory requirement for license renewal	for compliance to PRC-CPD mandatory requirement for license renewal Extremely important	for compliance to PRC-CPD mandatory requirement for license renewal Important	for compliance to PRC-CPD mandatory requirement for license renewal Somewhat important	for compliance to PRC-CPD mandatory requirement for license renewal Not so important	for compliance to PRC-CPD mandatory requirement for license renewal Least important
for updating one's knowledge on the new trends and development in the field	for updating one's knowledge on the new trends and development in the field Extremely important	for updating one's knowledge on the new trends and development in the field Important	for updating one's knowledge on the new trends and development in the field Somewhat important	for updating one's knowledge on the new trends and development in the field Not so important	for updating one's knowledge on the new trends and development in the field Least important
for increased employability or career progression	for increased employability or career progression Extremely important	for increased employability or career progression Important	for increased employability or career progression Somewhat important	for increased employability or career progression Not so important	for increased employability or career progression Least important
For financial benefits, such as bonuses, promotion, and other rewards	For financial benefits, such as bonuses, promotion, and other rewards Extremely important	For financial benefits, such as bonuses, promotion, and other rewards Important	For financial benefits, such as bonuses, promotion, and other rewards Somewhat important	For financial benefits, such as bonuses, promotion, and other rewards Not so important	For financial benefits, such as bonuses, promotion, and other rewards Least important
As a personal moral responsibility	As a personal moral responsibility Extremely important	As a personal moral responsibility Important	As a personal moral responsibility Somewhat important	As a personal moral responsibility Not so important	As a personal moral responsibility Least important

Other (please specify)

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* 3. When licensed librarians are required to take CPD courses or programs, this mandatory requirement... (Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements using a scale ranging from 1 (strongly agree) to 5 (strongly disagree).

	1-Strongly Agree	2-Agree	3-Not sure	4-Disagree	5-Strongly Disagree
helps improve the image of the profession	helps improve the image of the profession 1-Strongly Agree	helps improve the image of the profession 2-Agree	helps improve the image of the profession 3-Not sure	helps improve the image of the profession 4-Disagree	helps improve the image of the profession 5-Strongly Disagree
helps protect the public from incompetent professionals	helps protect the public from incompetent professionals 1-Strongly Agree	helps protect the public from incompetent professionals 2-Agree	helps protect the public from incompetent professionals 3-Not sure	helps protect the public from incompetent professionals 4-Disagree	helps protect the public from incompetent professionals 5-Strongly Disagree
makes it more likely that librarians are competent	makes it more likely that librarians are competent 1-Strongly Agree	makes it more likely that librarians are competent 2-Agree	makes it more likely that librarians are competent 3-Not sure	makes it more likely that librarians are competent 4-Disagree	makes it more likely that librarians are competent 5-Strongly Disagree
encourages librarians to engage in CPD merely as a points-gathering exercise	encourages librarians to engage in CPD merely as a points-gathering exercise 1-Strongly Agree	encourages librarians to engage in CPD merely as a points-gathering exercise 2-Agree	encourages librarians to engage in CPD merely as a points-gathering exercise 3-Not sure	encourages librarians to engage in CPD merely as a points-gathering exercise 4-Disagree	encourages librarians to engage in CPD merely as a points-gathering exercise 5-Strongly Disagree
does not guarantee that engaging in CPD will provide a demonstration of competence and/or improved skill because certificates only prove attendance, not learning	does not guarantee that engaging in CPD will provide a demonstration of competence and/or improved skill because certificates only prove attendance, not learning 1-Strongly Agree	does not guarantee that engaging in CPD will provide a demonstration of competence and/or improved skill because certificates only prove attendance, not learning 2-Agree	does not guarantee that engaging in CPD will provide a demonstration of competence and/or improved skill because certificates only prove attendance, not learning 3-Not sure	does not guarantee that engaging in CPD will provide a demonstration of competence and/or improved skill because certificates only prove attendance, not learning 4-Disagree	does not guarantee that engaging in CPD will provide a demonstration of competence and/or improved skill because certificates only prove attendance, not learning 5-Strongly Disagree

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* 4. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement using a scale ranging from 1 (strongly agree) to 5 (strongly disagree).

	1-Strongly Agree	2-Agree	3-Not sure	4-Disagree	5-Strongly Disagree
The indirect costs (travel, food, etc.) of participating in CPD courses/programs tend to be excessive.	The indirect costs (travel, food, etc.) of participating in CPD courses/programs tend to be excessive. 1-Strongly Agree	The indirect costs (travel, food, etc.) of participating in CPD courses/programs tend to be excessive. 2-Agree	The indirect costs (travel, food, etc.) of participating in CPD courses/programs tend to be excessive. 3-Not sure	The indirect costs (travel, food, etc.) of participating in CPD courses/programs tend to be excessive. 4-Disagree	The indirect costs (travel, food, etc.) of participating in CPD courses/programs tend to be excessive. 5-Strongly Disagree
The demands of my job leave little time for CPD activities.	The demands of my job leave little time for CPD activities. 1-Strongly Agree	The demands of my job leave little time for CPD activities. 2-Agree	The demands of my job leave little time for CPD activities. 3-Not sure	The demands of my job leave little time for CPD activities. 4-Disagree	The demands of my job leave little time for CPD activities. 5-Strongly Disagree
I find that CPD courses/programs are less useful to me as I gain experience.	I find that CPD courses/programs are less useful to me as I gain experience. 1-Strongly Agree	I find that CPD courses/programs are less useful to me as I gain experience. 2-Agree	I find that CPD courses/programs are less useful to me as I gain experience. 3-Not sure	I find that CPD courses/programs are less useful to me as I gain experience. 4-Disagree	I find that CPD courses/programs are less useful to me as I gain experience. 5-Strongly Disagree
Taking CPD courses/programs that involve long-distance travel is a significant burden to me and/or my family.	Taking CPD courses/programs that involve long-distance travel is a significant burden to me and/or my family. 1-Strongly Agree	Taking CPD courses/programs that involve long-distance travel is a significant burden to me and/or my family. 2-Agree	Taking CPD courses/programs that involve long-distance travel is a significant burden to me and/or my family. 3-Not sure	Taking CPD courses/programs that involve long-distance travel is a significant burden to me and/or my family. 4-Disagree	Taking CPD courses/programs that involve long-distance travel is a significant burden to me and/or my family. 5-Strongly Disagree
If CPD was not required, I would still take fewer CPE courses/programs.	If CPD was not required, I would still take fewer CPE courses/programs. 1-Strongly Agree	If CPD was not required, I would still take fewer CPE courses/programs. 2-Agree	If CPD was not required, I would still take fewer CPE courses/programs. 3-Not sure	If CPD was not required, I would still take fewer CPE courses/programs. 4-Disagree	If CPD was not required, I would still take fewer CPE courses/programs. 5-Strongly Disagree
I can learn what I need through on-the job or in-house training programs.	I can learn what I need through on-the job or in-house training programs. 1-Strongly Agree	I can learn what I need through on-the job or in-house training programs. 2-Agree	I can learn what I need through on-the job or in-house training programs. 3-Not sure	I can learn what I need through on-the job or in-house training programs. 4-Disagree	I can learn what I need through on-the job or in-house training programs. 5-Strongly Disagree
I can learn what I need through professional readings.	I can learn what I need through professional readings. 1-Strongly Agree	I can learn what I need through professional readings. 2-Agree	I can learn what I need through professional readings. 3-Not sure	I can learn what I need through professional readings. 4-Disagree	I can learn what I need through professional readings. 5-Strongly Disagree
I do not like lectures or formal schooling.	I do not like lectures or formal schooling. 1-Strongly Agree	I do not like lectures or formal schooling. 2-Agree	I do not like lectures or formal schooling. 3-Not sure	I do not like lectures or formal schooling. 4-Disagree	I do not like lectures or formal schooling. 5-Strongly Disagree
It is often difficult to determine in advance if a course is right for me or would benefit me professionally.	It is often difficult to determine in advance if a course is right for me or would benefit me professionally. 1-Strongly Agree	It is often difficult to determine in advance if a course is right for me or would benefit me professionally. 2-Agree	It is often difficult to determine in advance if a course is right for me or would benefit me professionally. 3-Not sure	It is often difficult to determine in advance if a course is right for me or would benefit me professionally. 4-Disagree	It is often difficult to determine in advance if a course is right for me or would benefit me professionally. 5-Strongly Disagree

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* 5. Please indicate how you have updated yourself before the CPD Law took effect (you may choose as many as may apply):

Orientation/familiarization (in-house) programs

Attendance at conferences/ pre/post conference workshops with Library support

External study courses (Degree, Diploma, etc)

In-house short courses

Seminars/workshops

In-service training programs

Job exchanges/rotation within the library

Staff exchanges with other organizations

Library tours

Reading professional literature

Conducting research work

Submitting reports or technical papers as part of library work

Writing articles, monographs for publication

As Guest speaker/resource person

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which of the following considerations will most likely affect your choice of CPD activities or programs? Rank your choices from 1 as most likely, to 5 as least likely. (Again, this is forced ranking, one response per column, which means , no two choices will have the same ranking.)

	1-Most likely	2	3	4	5-least likely
Costs (registration, accommodation, travel)	Costs (registration, accommodation, travel) 1-Most likely	Costs (registration, accommodation, travel) 2	Costs (registration, accommodation, travel) 3	Costs (registration, accommodation, travel) 4	Costs (registration, accommodation, travel) 5-least likely
Number of CPD units or points offered	Number of CPD units or points offered 1-Most likely	Number of CPD units or points offered 2	Number of CPD units or points offered 3	Number of CPD units or points offered 4	Number of CPD units or points offered 5-least likely
Program objectives	Program objectives 1-Most likely	Program objectives 2	Program objectives 3	Program objectives 4	Program objectives 5-least likely
Resource persons/presenters	Resource persons/presenters 1-Most likely	Resource persons/presenters 2	Resource persons/presenters 3	Resource persons/presenters 4	Resource persons/presenters 5-least likely
Topic/Focus of interest	Topic/Focus of interest 1-Most likely	Topic/Focus of interest 2	Topic/Focus of interest 3	Topic/Focus of interest 4	Topic/Focus of interest 5-least likely
Location/venue	Location/venue 1-Most likely	Location/venue 2	Location/venue 3	Location/venue 4	Location/venue 5-least likely
Length of program (time, schedule)	Length of program (time, schedule) 1-Most likely	Length of program (time, schedule) 2	Length of program (time, schedule) 3	Length of program (time, schedule) 4	Length of program (time, schedule) 5-least likely

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* 7. Which of the following schedule would be desirable for you to attend any continuing education activity?

	Most desirable	Desirable	Least desirable
Summer months (April-May)	Summer months (April-May) Most desirable	Summer months (April-May) Desirable	Summer months (April-May) Least desirable
Term breaks, school breaks	Term breaks, school breaks Most desirable	Term breaks, school breaks Desirable	Term breaks, school breaks Least desirable
Weekends	Weekends Most desirable	Weekends Desirable	Weekends Least desirable
Weekdays, preferably midweek	Weekdays, preferably midweek Most desirable	Weekdays, preferably midweek Desirable	Weekdays, preferably midweek Least desirable
Weekdays, preferably Wednesday-Friday	Weekdays, preferably Wednesday-Friday Most desirable	Weekdays, preferably Wednesday-Friday Desirable	Weekdays, preferably Wednesday-Friday Least desirable
Weekdays, preferably Monday-Wednesday	Weekdays, preferably Monday-Wednesday Most desirable	Weekdays, preferably Monday-Wednesday Desirable	Weekdays, preferably Monday-Wednesday Least desirable

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* 8. Which of the following areas would you like your continuing education program or activity to focus on? Choose your top three choices.

	Top priority	Second priority	Third priority
Collection development	Collection development Top priority	Collection development Second priority	Collection development Third priority
Developing/improving library services	Developing/improving library services Top priority	Developing/improving library services Second priority	Developing/improving library services Third priority
Education and training	Education and training Top priority	Education and training Second priority	Education and training Third priority
Information access and retrieval	Information access and retrieval Top priority	Information access and retrieval Second priority	Information access and retrieval Third priority
Archives/records management	Archives/records management Top priority	Archives/records management Second priority	Archives/records management Third priority
Library management	Library management Top priority	Library management Second priority	Library management Third priority
Reference/information services	Reference/information services Top priority	Reference/information services Second priority	Reference/information services Third priority
Preservation and security	Preservation and security Top priority	Preservation and security Second priority	Preservation and security Third priority

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* 9. Please indicate the types of CPD activity that you would most likely participate in within the next three years.(rank your choices from 1 as most likely, to 5 as least likely, making sure there is only one response per column, and no two choices will have the same ranking)

	1-Most likely	2	3	4	Least likely
PLAI annual convention	PLAI annual convention 1-Most likely	PLAI annual convention 2	PLAI annual convention 3	PLAI annual convention 4	PLAI annual convention Least likely
Special interest seminars	Special interest seminars 1-Most likely	Special interest seminars 2	Special interest seminars 3	Special interest seminars 4	Special interest seminars Least likely
In-service training workshops	In-service training workshops 1-Most likely	In-service training workshops 2	In-service training workshops 3	In-service training workshops 4	In-service training workshops Least likely
Formal education (degree, diploma)	Formal education (degree, diploma) 1-Most likely	Formal education (degree, diploma) 2	Formal education (degree, diploma) 3	Formal education (degree, diploma) 4	Formal education (degree, diploma) Least likely
Day-long seminar-workshops	Day-long seminar-workshops 1-Most likely	Day-long seminar-workshops 2	Day-long seminar-workshops 3	Day-long seminar-workshops 4	Day-long seminar-workshops Least likely
Distance education program	Distance education program 1-Most likely	Distance education program 2	Distance education program 3	Distance education program 4	Distance education program Least likely
Webinars (online courses or modules)	Webinars (online courses or modules) 1-Most likely	Webinars (online courses or modules) 2	Webinars (online courses or modules) 3	Webinars (online courses or modules) 4	Webinars (online courses or modules) Least likely

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What are the barriers to CPD that prevent you from fulfilling the mandatory requirement for license renewal?

	Main reason	One of the reasons	Not a reason
Lack of financial / administrative support from employer	Lack of financial / administrative support from employer Main reason	Lack of financial / administrative support from employer One of the reasons	Lack of financial / administrative support from employer Not a reason
Lack of time (time pressures at work, demands of home/family)	Lack of time (time pressures at work, demands of home/family) Main reason	Lack of time (time pressures at work, demands of home/family) One of the reasons	Lack of time (time pressures at work, demands of home/family) Not a reason
Costs (registration, accommodation, travel)	Costs (registration, accommodation, travel) Main reason	Costs (registration, accommodation, travel) One of the reasons	Costs (registration, accommodation, travel) Not a reason
Access to CPD activities, programs	Access to CPD activities, programs Main reason	Access to CPD activities, programs One of the reasons	Access to CPD activities, programs Not a reason
Age and status	Age and status Main reason	Age and status One of the reasons	Age and status Not a reason

Other (please specify)