Text of message: Are you responsible for cataloging in your library or archive? There have been studies about cataloging items like maps, video games, film, and even some art in recent years, but little is known about the kind of practices institutions have for cataloging 3D objects like board games, tools, natural objects like seeds or geodes, toys, clothing, historical items, art, or technology. These items are becoming more prevalent in library collections. Our research team, Maria-Emil Deal and Dr. June Abbas, from the School of Library & Information Studies at the University of Oklahoma, is conducting a national survey investigating the guidelines and/or best practices used by libraries, archives, and other information organizations to catalog 3D objects and the practicality of these guidelines for catalogers. We invite you to participate in this survey by going to: https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bCn3igEcGJVeMv4. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and your identity and the data will be kept confidential. This project is part of a directed research project in the Master's of Library and Information Studies program. The data is being gathered by a student investigator (Deal) and will be used to develop practice-based publications reporting the survey results to the cataloging community. We want to hear from you about the practices your institution uses for 3D objects!
If you have any questions about participating in the survey, please contact me at jmabbas@ou.edu or the primary investigator, Maria-Emil Deal, at maria.e.deal-1@ou.edu.
Thank you for considering this invitation.