Hello Preservation Colleagues! I'm reaching out to invite you to participate in a survey about the impact of moving library collections to external repositories. The University of Michigan Library is inching closer to building an offsite repository to hold a significant portion of our collections. In preparation for this future change I'd like to understand the implications for preservation, staffing, and operational workflows.
The survey aims to:
- Assess the additional preservation burdens related to external repositories
- Gather information on staffing levels (FTEs), roles, and changes over time
- Explore workplace arrangements for repository staff
- Document emerging challenges and best practices
You can access the survey here:
https://forms.gle/tSyhkF9eWH9pA2QN6
The survey should take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. The findings will be shared with the U-M Library Repository Readiness Steering Committee. You are not required to share your contact information, but please do if possible.
If you have questions or prefer to respond by phone or email, please feel free to contact me directly. Responses received by October 21st are appreciated.
Thank you very much for your valuable time and perspective!------------------------------
Marieka Kaye (she/her)
Director, Preservation Services, Physical Collections
University of Michigan Library
Ann Arbor, MI
734-647-8461
marieka@umich.edu------------------------------