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
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.
(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
