Please excuse cross-posting . . . All, some of you may remember the UM study working on library services for the formerly incarcerated. I am happy to report their research funds have been reinstated. They are now at the point of doing research interviews with public library workers. If you are interested in this important work, please take a look below for more info. Also, here is basic info on the research project: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.michigansecondchance.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=5i8JjbaTs5IwrRxMoYGCUQ&m=xNez7iYY8T0xM8KOLuHw_TGu36JpentNKJbg6DsWzxXnhn1ixiPmWAw02PzZuDri&s=EQ6NA9l4zMe0KvOiU4YWjDEqSkjeuJj8SAAuBcV_nUw&e= | https://www.michigansecondchance.com/ ] Sincerely, -Steve Dear Colleagues, I would like to invite library professionals working in public libraries in Michigan to participate in the IMLS-funded [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.michigansecondchance.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1EE0AJJXmcChMmY3NQmVorz8hJsAzpJPbIk7yFfP8C0&m=x49vROd5qYJ4-LHQqihJx05GVNaCkdtHmd3lA4Ze2ZCf3f_cLbv87thVZ3B1yMki&s=G4-TO0mzvxcwjdPiLyr1Ra2DZKfOboJ0yEB947Rdfxs&e= | Second Chance at the Library ] research study (RE-254892-OLS-23). This study aims to investigate how services and programs offered by public library professionals may support the information needs and practices of formerly incarcerated individuals. We are also examining the training needs of public library staff who would like to better serve formerly incarcerated individuals in their communities. I am seeking volunteers who would like to share their experiences assisting patrons in connecting with social services and/or obtaining literacy and digital health literacy skills. Volunteers with experience developing and providing programming and/or services for formerly incarcerated individuals are preferred but not required. Participation involves a one-on-one interview (virtual or in-person) estimated to take 45-90 minutes. Each volunteer who completes an interview will receive a $30 visa gift card. Eligibility Requirements: * Be aged 18 or older * Currently employed as a library professional at a public library in the state of Michigan *Note: Volunteers do not need to hold a master's degree in library science or a related field to be eligible for this study If you or someone you know may be interested in participating, please complete the eligibility screener available at this link: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__bit.ly_2ndchancelibrary&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1EE0AJJXmcChMmY3NQmVorz8hJsAzpJPbIk7yFfP8C0&m=x49vROd5qYJ4-LHQqihJx05GVNaCkdtHmd3lA4Ze2ZCf3f_cLbv87thVZ3B1yMki&s=Dy7Nc6v-nrlgnT6Z2UYtn3znbWFdX931FJUf_vnnRAE&e= | https://bit.ly/2ndchancelibrary ] (3-minutes to complete) If you have any questions about the study, please contact a project team member by emailing [ mailto:misecondchance@umich.edu | misecondchance@umich.edu ] . To learn more about the study, please visit [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.michigansecondchance.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1EE0AJJXmcChMmY3NQmVorz8hJsAzpJPbIk7yFfP8C0&m=x49vROd5qYJ4-LHQqihJx05GVNaCkdtHmd3lA4Ze2ZCf3f_cLbv87thVZ3B1yMki&s=5zmavz_isLQKcH3LlCeYDBLETTjhjRFyOiJt1twAqhc&e= | www.michigansecondchance.com ] Kind regards, Megan Threats, PhD, MSLIS (Principal Investigator) Assistant Professor, University of Michigan School of Information -- Megan Threats, Ph.D., M.S.LIS (she/her/hers) Assistant Professor, [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.si.umich.edu_people_megan-2Dthreats&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1EE0AJJXmcChMmY3NQmVorz8hJsAzpJPbIk7yFfP8C0&m=x49vROd5qYJ4-LHQqihJx05GVNaCkdtHmd3lA4Ze2ZCf3f_cLbv87thVZ3B1yMki&s=fpDeyKlxFJRWMYJNZuGHoPCeF4d1YdG_O-rrROk2sSg&e= | University of Michigan School of Information ] Faculty Affiliate, [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__racialjustice.umich.edu_about_faculty-2Daffiliates&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1EE0AJJXmcChMmY3NQmVorz8hJsAzpJPbIk7yFfP8C0&m=x49vROd5qYJ4-LHQqihJx05GVNaCkdtHmd3lA4Ze2ZCf3f_cLbv87thVZ3B1yMki&s=HDNWF0ZnMGsAsnrij067rkcEbFgPSAH8e9lyyLWuZiQ&e= | University of Michigan Center for Racial Justice ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.meganthreats.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1EE0AJJXmcChMmY3NQmVorz8hJsAzpJPbIk7yFfP8C0&m=x49vROd5qYJ4-LHQqihJx05GVNaCkdtHmd3lA4Ze2ZCf3f_cLbv87thVZ3B1yMki&s=aJskzwao6ajPOZQ62vRfx5PUQhWAb_gYzE7fDqkLTCk&e= | www.meganthreats.com| ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__healthjusticelab.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1EE0AJJXmcChMmY3NQmVorz8hJsAzpJPbIk7yFfP8C0&m=x49vROd5qYJ4-LHQqihJx05GVNaCkdtHmd3lA4Ze2ZCf3f_cLbv87thVZ3B1yMki&s=A2V493PsCn3EoUj_QT575qM4Z7CLrge5cgIR9qUaOjs&e= | Health Justice Informatics Lab  ] 5510 Leinweber Building 2200 Hayward St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Recent work: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.jmir.org_2025_1_e84393&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1EE0AJJXmcChMmY3NQmVorz8hJsAzpJPbIk7yFfP8C0&m=x49vROd5qYJ4-LHQqihJx05GVNaCkdtHmd3lA4Ze2ZCf3f_cLbv87thVZ3B1yMki&s=-NU6jZkORGB4WyjTRPkQYaZY85EwXisrMxWJkX5mtiQ&e= | Acceptability and use of digital health and artificial intelligence-enabled chatbots for sexual and reproductive health among lesbian, bisexual, and queer women of color in the United States: Cross-sectional survey study ] , JMIR 2025 [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__doi.org_10.1002_asi.24999&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1EE0AJJXmcChMmY3NQmVorz8hJsAzpJPbIk7yFfP8C0&m=x49vROd5qYJ4-LHQqihJx05GVNaCkdtHmd3lA4Ze2ZCf3f_cLbv87thVZ3B1yMki&s=UOckpjhUfGHhkjXwfop2Ol8MMtplDdMRazYISq2RWV4&e= | Toward information resilience: applying intersectionality to the HIV/AIDS information practices of Black sexual minority men ] , JASIST 2025