NYSL Planning Survey

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* 1. How do you participate in the New York library community? My primary role is (please check one)

Public Library

School Library
(K-12)

Academic (College or University)

Other (please describe)

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* 2. My activities in the library are chiefly as (please choose one)

Patron

Staff member

Librarian

Library Director

Trustee

Volunteer

Other (please describe)

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* 3. What are the most significant factors affecting your library's success at this time? Please check all that apply.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Funding

Law/Regulation

Library Workforce

Pandemic/COVID-19

Technology

Vendors/Suppliers

Other (please describe)

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* 4. Please elaborate on choices for the most significant factors affecting your library's success in Question 3.

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* 5. How would you describe your outlook for the future of your primary library?

Optimistic

Neutral

Pessimistic

Other (please describe)

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* 6. What factors contribute to your outlook in Question 5? Please provide as much detail as you can

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* 7. We hope to follow up with some survey respondents. If you are willing to be contacted, please provide the following information:

Name

City/Town

Email Address

Phone Number