As many of you have been hearing about this last month, YALSA is conducting a survey to see how to better serve teen advocates and teens. But, they cannot do it alone-They need your input!

Many services and projects have come out of the past surveys, and YALSA is hoping to accomplish even more after the completion of this survey.

You may be saying, “Well, my one voice doesn’t make a difference.” But, you need to realize many of the existing programs and services came from just one person who raised his or her voice with a good idea. All it takes is one person, one person to start to initiate change and action within the organization.

But, unfortunately, today is the deadline-the last day you have to complete the survey-to let your voices and ideas be heard! It only takes 10-15 minutes of your time. And, just think, your one idea or suggestion could lead to helping hundreds of young adult advocates from all over.

And, if that isn’t enough of an  incentive to complete the survey, YALSA is offering one lucky winner, who submits their email address at the end of the survey, the opportunity to win a free group registration (Valued at $195) for an upcoming educational webinar.

You can access the survey in the following ways:

Current members: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YALSAmbr
Former members: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LapsedMbr
Non-members: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NMbr

Your voice does count! Your voice does matter! Speak out and let it be heard today!!!!

Again this year, YALSA is soliciting member input in its Annual survey. YALSA uses your opinions, responses, and suggestions on this survey to create and improve programming and establish tools and resources that those working with young adults  really need.

Some of the benefits and projects that have come out of past surveys include:

• A YALSA Mentor Program, which I as a newer librarian, have found to have been instrumental in helping to guide my library career.
• Created more opportunities for members to be involved in the association by making all process committees virtual groups.
• Established The Hub as a literature resource for members, as well as JRLYA for members to keep up with current YA research.

And, these are just a view of the initiatives that came from your input!

It doesn’t matter if you are a current member, a former member, or a non-member, YALSA wants to hear what you have to say. The survey runs until September 30th.

The following are the links where you can access the survey:

• Current members: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YALSAmbr
• Former members: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LapsedMbr
• Non-members: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NMbr

It will only take a few minutes to complete the survey, but your comments could lead to a big impact on the organization and more resources for its members!

And, as an incentive to complete the survey, YALSA is offering one lucky winner, who submits their email address at the end of the survey, the opportunity  to win a free group registration (Valued at $195) for an upcoming educational webinar.

Please don’t hesitate, fill out the survey today! YALSA needs YOU!

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