Hello, This study looks at interlibrary loan practices in public libraries across the United States. If you manage or work with interlibrary loan services at your library, you are invited to participate. If you do not work with the interlibrary loan service at your library, please forward this to a staff member who does. This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The link to the survey is found at the end of this email. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore interlibrary loan practices in public libraries across the United States. Study Title: Exploring the Use of Interlibrary Loan Service at Public Libraries in the United States Protocol Number: IRB-FY2023-126 Approval Date: 3-23-2023 Principal Investigator: Holly S. Hebert Institution: Middle Tennessee State University Target Population: Library staff who manage or work with interlibrary loan requests. Risks & Benefits: There are no risks associated with this survey. Principal Investigator: Holly S. Hebert Contact Information: holly.hebert@mtsu.edu<mailto:holly.hebert@mtsu.edu> For additional information about your rights as a participant in this study, please contact the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Office of Compliance at 615-494-8918 or via email at irb_information@mtsu.edu<mailto:irb_information@mtsu.edu>. (http://www.mtsu.edu/irb) Thank you so much for filling out this survey. Your answers will help us further understand interlibrary loan use in public libraries and is much appreciated. This survey will be available from March 24 to April 21, 2023. SURVEY LINK: https://mtsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_encHwS7DmIHCxrU Holly Hebert, MLIS, MSEd-OTL, COI Assistant Professor, Master of Library Science Program Womack Educational Leadership Department College of Education Middle Tennessee State University 1301. E. Main Street, P .O. Box 91 Murfreesboro, TN 37132 615-898-5378-office holly.hebert@mtsu.edu<mailto:holly.hebert@mtsu.edu> [signature_3907710830]
