The Medical Library Association (MLA) voter: a survey of attitudes, perceptions, and voting practices in MLA national elections.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Voting in professional associations is critical for selecting leaders who will implement a desirable vision for an association. Members of the Medical Library Association (MLA) were surveyed to assess their attitudes and perceptions of the voting process to elect the MLA national offices of president and members of the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. Survey data were also used to test the hypothesis that committed MLA members are more likely to always vote.

Methods

SurveyMonkey was used to deliver a 46-question survey to 2,671 email addresses of MLA members who were eligible to vote. Survey data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Results

A total of 676 responses were received, resulting in a 25% response rate. Responden

SUBMITTER: Shedlock J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7441894 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature