Jennifer Fredrick and Christine Wolff-Eisenberg of Ithaka S+R have released the first survey (at least that i know about) of library leaders views since the pandemic started; this builds on a series of such surveys that Ithaka has been doing in recent years, and provides some very informative new data. The report is at
Academic Library Strategy and Budgeting During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Ithaka S+R
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ithaka S+R surveyed library directors nationally to examine the strategic changes libraries have made to continue operating. A total of 638 library directors responded to questions about library leadership and decision making, COVID-19 management, budget allocations and cuts, collections acquisitions, and personnel changes. The questionnaire also focused on racial justice in light of recent protests including the Black Lives Matter movement and the related i...
Jennifer and Christine rolled out the report at the CNI fall virtual member meeting today; the recorded video is already available to meeting registrants, and should be publicly available in the next few days.
Clifford Lynch Director, CNI
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