Thanks for the responses so far. It may help to understand that although ‘Shakespeare’ is in our name, we are not a library devoted to Shakespeare, but to early modern Europe, especially Britain, and to theatrical performance.

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Based on your description Deborah, the fact that it is an independent library and one with a specific research/collection focus I would call your library a special library even though most of the time when I hear "special library" I think of a unit within a company or agency. Yours is similar to the national Philatelic Society research library in Bellefonte, PA about 10 miles north of Penn State where I work, it is a special library with a focus on all things to do with stamps and the broader U.S. postal service. Of course, Penn State has its own Special Collections Library within the University Libraries and in that setting would be considered an academic library, one that supports student curriculum as well as research needs.

Paige Andrew

Cartographic Resources Cataloging Librarian

University Libraries

Pennsylvania State University

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A question I often have when completing surveys came up again, and this is as good a place as any to ask. I work in an independent research library. We’re not much different from a rare book or special collections unit within a university, only we don’t have a university. Are we a ‘special library’? Or an academic library? I usually select the latter because I think of special libraries as those attached to law firms, historical societies, and the like.

Comments welcome.

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Sent: Friday, 1 October, 2021 11:40
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Subject: [PCCLIST] Cataloger Demographics Study

Dear Fellow Catalogers,

Apologies for cross posting.

While preparing a recent presentation, I looked for a study of the demographics of catalogers but was unable to find one. So I decided to do my own.

Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey (it should take no more than five minutes) consisting of demographic questions and a few task-related questions. If the task-related questions do not apply to you, your response is still appreciated. Your responses are confidential, and you are free to quit at any time.

This research study has been reviewed by the HRPP/IRB of Mississippi State University and been granted an Exemption Determination (IRB 21-449).

Survey link: https://msstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_effmQXNO63ex9Ns

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Preston Salisbury
Assistant Professor and Monographic Cataloger
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Mailstop 9570
Mississippi State, MS 39762

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