Survey on the structure of future IAML congresses
1.
Should the IAML Congress be held
annually
every two years
every three years
2.
If not annual, what programming should there be in the intervening years?
virtual congress
regional meetings
Other (please specify)
3.
Would you recommend the length of IAML Congress Programme, excluding business meetings or workshops be:
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
4.
Which month do you think is best for the Congress?
June
July
August
other
5.
What would you like to see in future congresses? Please select all that apply:
presentations on library / archive collections
presentations on digital developments
presentations on research issues
presentations on issues of librarianship
roundtable discussion sessions
short presentations on emerging issues ('hot topics')
workshops
Other (please specify)
6.
How many concurrent paper sessions should be held as part of the IAML Congress programmme?
2
3
4
5
7.
Would you favour reducing the length of the programme if it helps to reduce registration costs?
Yes
No
8.
Should there be a thematic approach to the programme, to cover key themes of topical interest?
Yes
No
9.
Would you be in favour of scheduling committee and other working meetings on a separate day, to avoid clashing with paper sessions?
Yes
No
10.
Are you interested in attending workshops and practical sessions?
Yes
No
11.
Should workshops and practical sessions:
be part of the main congress programme, scheduled at the same time as paper sessions and included in the overall registration fee?
take place separately, before or after the main congress, and included in the overall registration fee?
take place separately, before or after the main congress, with a separate registration fee?
12.
Should the main congress programme be shortened, to allow for a day dedicated to workshops and practical sessions?
Yes
No
13.
Would you be in favour of reducing the registration fees for the members of the host country to allow more local participants?
Yes
No
14.
How important is it for the IAML Congress to be hosted in different regions of the world?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
15.
If you cannot attend in person would you attend virtually those sessions available online at a (reduced) cost?
Yes
No
16.
If you had a choice to reduce costs of the IAML Congress, what steps would you recommend (rank in order): - if none of the below is applicable, please proceed to question 13-Please rank each option below based on: 1-Most recommended and 5-Least recommended
most recommended
least recommended
Make social events (receptions, concerts, tours) optional with entrance fees
most recommended
least recommended
Reduce the amount of catering offered at social events, such as the Opening Ceremony
most recommended
least recommended
Reduce the amount of catering offered at coffee/tea breaks
most recommended
least recommended
Offer a cheaper alternative to the Farewell Dinner
most recommended
least recommended
Reduce the length of the Congress
most recommended
least recommended
17.
If none of the above is applicable, please state your choice(s):
18.
Do you have anything else you would like to share?
19.
Please indicate your country of residence:
20.
In what type of institution do you work (or did you work before retirement)?
Public library
Library of a teaching institution
National Library
Broadcasting or orchestra library
Research library
Archive or documentation centre
None of the above
21.
How many times have you participated in a IAML Congress?
0
1-3
4-6
7-10
11-20
20+
22.
What is your age group?
under 30
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over
23.
What is your working status?
student
working full-time
working part-time
retired
voluntary work
unemployed
24.
What is your IAML membership status?
I am an individual member
I work for an institutional/corporate member
I am not a member