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Hello!


You are invited to participate in a study that is designed to explore motivations behind entering the archival profession, and perceptions of media types within archives.  Participation in this study should take about 15-20 minutes of your time.  Participation will involve responding to 11 questions about archival work.  The study is being conducted by Jane Nelson and Heather Ryan, Ph.D of the Library and Information Science Program at the University of Denver.  Results will be used to contribute to the body of research discussing archival motivations in the digital age and may be published as a research article.  Jane Nelson can be reached at [log in to unmask] and Heather Ryan can be reached at [log in to unmask]


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Participation in this project is strictly voluntary.  The risks associated with this project are minimal.  If, however, you experience discomfort you may discontinue your participation at any time.  We respect your right to choose not to answer any questions.  Refusal to participate or withdrawal from participation will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. Your responses will be identified by code number only and will be kept separate from information that could identify you. Please do not enter your name anywhere on the questionnaire.  Your completion of the questionnaire will serve as your consent to participate in this project.


If you have any concerns or complaints about the survey, please contact DU IRB  -Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects at [log in to unmask], Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at 303-871-4050, or write to either at the University of Denver, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2199 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80208-4820. The University of Denver Institutional Review Board has determined that this study qualifies as exempt from full IRB oversight.


You may keep this email for your records.


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Thank you for your input! We appreciate your time!