ACRL DSS Digital Collections Discussion Group

We invite you to contribute to a research study conducted by librarians Tomaro Taylor, Theresa Burress, and Natalie Boulanger from University of South Florida. We are investigating how academic and research libraries manage and promote archival and digital collections. Additionally, we are exploring the distinct needs and challenges associated with managing science-focused archival and digital materials. 

 Do you work with special or digital collections in an academic or research library? If so, we would love to learn about your perspectives and experience.

Our test group of respondents reported that it takes an average of 30 minutes to complete. To read the informed consent statement and complete the survey, please visit: https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8di8CTnD4c4kQUS 

Additional Information 
Your participation is voluntary and participants may exit the survey at any time.

Your expertise is valuable and will help us identify best practices for managing and promoting archival and digital collections, and explore the distinct needs of the community of practice that is engaged with science-focused collections. For purposes of this study, science-focused collections include those that focus on natural and physical sciences, as well as the history of science and scientists.

Participants may be invited to participate in a subsequent phase of this research, including a follow-up interview conducted via Teams and/or hosting site visit at your institution during the summer of 2023.

Confidentiality 
Your responses will be confidential. Data analysis will take place on a secure server owned by University of South Florida and will be accessible only to the research team.  

Questions?
This study has been deemed exempt by University of South Florida IRB. Please contact PIs Theresa Burress (tburress@usf.edu) or Tomaro Taylor (tomaro@usf.edu) for more information.