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Academic Library Recruitment Efficacy and Outcome Study - Introduction (April 2015)

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Title:
Academic Library Recruitment Efficacy and Outcome Study - Introduction (April 2015)
Series Title:
Academic Library Recruitment Efficacy and Outcome Study
Creator:
Keith, Brian W.
Smith, Bonnie J.
Place of Publication:
Gainesville, FL
Publisher:
UF Libraries

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Subjects / Keywords:
HR
Human Resources

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Abstract:
The Academic Library Recruitment Efficacy and Outcome Study is an ongoing longitudinal study to investigate the efficacy of employee recruitment techniques used by academic libraries. This study focuses on the advertising of vacancies and the solicitation of applications.
General Note:
Updated version for September 2011. Prior version from June 2011 is archived for reference if needed.

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Source Institution:
University of Florida
Holding Location:
University of Florida
Rights Management:
All rights reserved by the source institution.
Resource Identifier:
AA00001605_00005 ( sobekcm )

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Academic Libraries Recruitment Efficacy and Outcome Study The Academic Library Recruitment Efficacy and Outcome Study is an ongoing longitudinal study to investigate the efficacy of employee recruitment techniques used by academic libraries. This study focuses on the advertising of vacancies and the solicitation of applications. The study collects data through electronic submission on an ongoing basis, with no anticipated end date for collection. Participant institutions may submit their dat Over time, the study will result in a significant volume of data on academic library recruitment efforts. The data generated by the study allows for comparison and assessme nt of library recruitment strategies in terms of their efficacy in generating qualified applicants for librarian and staff positions. This includes an opportunity for the evaluatio n of the use of specific advertising venues and practices intended to increa se applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups. Because this study is the first of its kind for academic libraries and the only one of this scope, t he data will capture a unique variety of practices and produce a statistically signif icant sample for analysis based on institutional characteristics, position types, advertising venues, etc. In cases where the institution has requested to withhold its name f rom the reporting feature, the search data will only indicate general information such as type of institution (public or private) and region. As a benefit to participant institutions, all submitted data is securely retained and made available for future reporting and interpretative purposes. The participant institutions will be able to use the database as a repository for their own search efforts and outcomes for compliance reporting and other purposes. Additionally, institutions will learn about posting locations and results from their peer institutions and use this information to refi ne their own recruiting efforts or better target applicants for specialized positions. Background The University of Florida researchers and partners from peer institutions established the study design throughout 2009: defin ing the study parameters and t he specific data to collect and developing the data collection tool and methodology. Participating peer institutions: Duke University University of Massachusetts Amherst Texas A&M University University of Minnesota University of California Irvine University of North Carolina Chapel Hill University of Chicago Data collection began in spring 2010. The data collected for each search includes: type of position (faculty or staff, techni cal focus, employment terms, etc), locations and efforts u sed to advertise the position, and the results of the search (completed applications, qualified candidates, and progress of applications through the selection process). Participating in this Survey To participate in this survey, submit data and use the enhanced reporting features, each individual in an institution working on the Recruitment Study must register with Google for their own account name and password at the following link http://apps.uflib.ufl.edu/recruitmentstudy

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Contacts Any questions or comments regarding this study are welcomed and may be directed to Brian Kei th or Bonnie Smith at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries at (352) 273 2595 or recruitmentstudy@uflib.ufl.edu April 2015