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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">(please excuse cross-posting)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Dear DCRM-L colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">You are invited to participate in a research survey investigating the present state of the paper shelflist in rare book libraries, special collections, and archives. For the purpose of this
study, “paper shelflist” is defined as any paper file (typically cards) in call number order and housed in a staff-only area. This summary explains information about this research.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Participants will complete an online survey, which is expected to take no more than 30 minutes to complete.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">There is a risk of loss of confidentiality if your information or your identity is obtained by someone other than the investigators, but precautions will be taken to prevent this from happening. The confidentiality
of your electronic data created by you or by the researchers will be maintained as required by applicable law and to the degree permitted by the technology used. Absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">You will not benefit from participating in this research study.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">You will not receive any payment or compensation from participating in this study.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Funds from the Penn State University Libraries will be used to support this research. You have the right to ask any questions you may have about this research.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Please click the following link to participate:
<a href="https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Kwrpmll9UI9nEy">https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Kwrpmll9UI9nEy</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>This study has been reviewed by the Penn State University IRB and deemed Exempt. If you have concerns about the research, contact Elizabeth Hobart at 814-865-1756. If you have questions regarding your rights as a research subject or concerns regarding your
privacy, you may contact the Human Research Protection Program at 814-865-1775, referencing STUDY00024880. Your participation is voluntary and you may decide to stop at any time.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Elizabeth.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">--<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Elizabeth Hobart<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Interim Head <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Cataloging & Metadata Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">126C Paterno Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">University Park, PA 16801<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">(814) 865-1756<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">she/her/hers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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