Results of the Questionnaire for SWAL Conference Participants

1. Your decision to attend a conference presented by the Southwest Wisconsin Association of Libraries is based upon:
40 respondents: content of the program sessions
38: opportunity to socialize with and meet with other library employees
25: the presenters or speakers
13: earning Continuing Education units
6: earning DPI clock hours
6: other reasons


2. How many SWAL meetings would you like to see offered per year?
29: 2 meetings
9: 1 meeting


And please tell us during which months you would like these meetings to be held.
19: October
14: April
11: September
10: March
2: February
2: May
2: Fall
1: January
1: August
1: November
1: Spring


3. When you attend a SWAL conference what time period works out best for you?
30: all day (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
12: morning (8 a.m. to 12 noon)
6: afternoon/evening (3 p.m. to 8 p.m.)



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4. If you had your choice of weekdays to attend a SWAL conference which day would you prefer?
20: Wednesday
15: Thursday
13: Tuesday
6: Friday
2: Monday


5. Who is responsible for paying your registration fees, etc. when you attend professional conferences?
34: my library provides funds for me to attend
9: I pay the registration fee out of my own pocket with no reimbursement
8: my library reimburses me for my attendance


6. Do you use the SWAL directory?
4: No
All others: Yes


If so, which version do you use (paper or electronic)?
28: paper version
14: I use both versions
2: electronic version


7. What type of organization are you affiliated with?
31: public library
12: school library
8: academic library


8. Are you currently a SWAL member?
45: Yes
5: No

Questionnaire passed out during the Fall 2000 SWAL Conference. Results shared during the Spring 2001 SWAL Conference.