Factors for Success: Academic Library Development Survey Results - Statistical Data Included

Library Trends, Wntr, 2000 by Irene M. Hoffman, Amy Smith, Leslie Dibona

(3) There are no true degree programs for fund-raising; however, there are a number of continuing education opportunities available for fund-raising professionals. These include coursework, certificate programs, and seminars (some for continuing education credit and some for no credit) offered by a variety of universities, private schools, associations, and other nonprofits.

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California State University. (1994). Transforming CSU libraries for the 21st century: A strategic plan of the CSU Council of Library Directors. Long Beach, CA: CSU.

Council for Aid to Education. (1999). Voluntary support for education 1998. New York, CAE. Retrieved July 29, 1999 from the World Wide Web: http://www.cae.org/VSE/vse1998/ t03.htm.

Gornish, S. E. (1998). How to apply fund-raising principles in a competitive environment. Library Administration & Management, 12(1), 94-103.

Hoffman, I. M.; Smith, A.; & DiBona, L. (1998). California academic library development: A preliminary report. CARL Newsletter, 21(June), 2-5.

Kratz, C. E. (1997). Adminstrators' update: President's column. Library Administration & Management, 11(4), 196-197.

Steele, V., & Elder, S. D. (1992). Becoming a fundraiser: The principles and practice of library development. Chicago: American Library Association.

APPENDIX

ACADEMIC LIBRARY FUND-RAISING SURVEY

The purpose of this survey is to examine, analyze, and assess the growing trend of fund-raising in academic libraries. This survey will be used to construct a profile of the academic library fund-raiser, what our backgrounds are, how our positions vary, how much we raise, who are our donors, what are our programs.

We will make, every effort to keep responses confidential. If you would like complete anonymity, please return your survey via U.S. mail. If you would like a paper copy of this survey to complete, or if you know of someone who may wish a copy, please let us know. DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 18, 1996

SECTION I: ABOUT YOU

1. What is your gender?

-- female -- male

2. What is your highest education level?

-- Bachelor -- Masters -- Doctorate -- other: --

3. In what area(s) is (are) your degree(s) or certificate(s)?

-- Librarianship -- Fund-raising -- Both -- other: --

4. How many years have you worked in fund-raising?

-- years

5. How many years have you worked in libraries?

-- years

6. Is this your first fund-raising position?

-- Yes -- No

7. Have you had any continuing education in fund-raising?

-- Yes -- No

Please describe: --

8. What is your annual salary (or equivalent)?

-- 18K-25K -- 26K-40K -- 41K-50K -- 51K-65K -- 66K-75K -- 76K and above

SECTION II: ABOUT YOUR JOB

9. What is your position title? --

10. Is your position (check all that apply):

-- full-time -- part-time -- temporary -- permanent -- volunteer -- other (please describe) --

11. What is your current job classification?

-- staff -- management staff -- faculty -- other: --

12. Is your position tenure track or tenured?

-- Yes, tenure track or tenured -- Not tenure track or tenured -- Does not apply

13. Do you have retreat rights?