CALL/ACBD Survey on Federation of Library Associations

Dear CALL/ACBD members,

The Canadian Library Association (CLA) Executive Council has been working with the Future Federation Working Group on the development of a proposal to replace the CLA with a federation consisting of library associations from across the country. The Final Proposal was released on December 18, 2015 and can be found on the CLA website here.

Note there is a special meeting of CLA members taking place in Toronto on January 27. CLA members will be voting on a resolution for the dissolution of the Canadian Library Association.

This survey of CALL/ACBD members is meant to:

- Inform CALL/ACBD members about the vote by CLA members and the proposal by the Future Federation Working Group, and
- Initiate a discussion with members about CALL/ACBD's possible involvement with a federation of library associations.

This is an informal survey compiled by the CALL/ACBD Executive Board. It is not meant as advice to CLA members with respect to the vote on the resolution for dissolution of the CLA; however, we do encourage members to vote if eligible.

This survey will close at 12 midnight ET on Friday, January 29, 2016. Results will be shared with CALL/ACBD members after they are compiled.

Thank You for taking the time to complete this survey.

Connie Crosy
CALL/ACBD President

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* 1. A federation of library associations has been proposed by the Future Federation Working Group. Should CALL/ACBD participate in a federation of library associations as described by the Final Proposal of the Future Federation Working Group?

We encourage you to review the Final Proposal before answering this question.

Yes

Not Sure

Comment

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* 2. Associations are being asked to make a financial contribution to the federation of library associations if it is created. At what level do you think CALL/ACBD should participate?

Please see the Final Proposal for details.

$0 - no participation

$300 - $2,000 range - 1 vote

$2,001 - $10,000 range - 2 votes

Over $10,000 - 3 votes

Comment

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* 3. If CALL/ACBD does participate in the federation of library associations, how should we finance our financial contribution?

Keep in mind financial contribution is requested to increase slightly each year.

Increase CALL/ACBD membership fees

Not tied to membership fees, but a priority spending category in our annual budget

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Associations are being asked to make a financial contribution to the federation of library associations if it is created. At what level do you think CALL/ACBD should participate?Please see the Final Proposal for details.

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* 3. If CALL/ACBD does participate in the federation of library associations, how should we finance our financial contribution?Keep in mind financial contribution is requested to increase slightly each year.

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* 4. Please share your questions, comments and concerns about the creation of a federation of library associations:

* 2. Associations are being asked to make a financial contribution to the federation of library associations if it is created. At what level do you think CALL/ACBD should participate?

Please see the Final Proposal for details.

* 3. If CALL/ACBD does participate in the federation of library associations, how should we finance our financial contribution?

Keep in mind financial contribution is requested to increase slightly each year.