Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Survey and
Assessment Analyst to support an exciting new project funded by the Society
of American Archivists (SAA) sponsored by the CLIR/DLF Born-Digital Access
Working Group (BDAWG). The "AI for Access" project aims to assess how U.S.
archival professionals are utilizing AI/ML tools to facilitate access to
digital archival materials.

Project Overview: The "AI for Access" study is designed to explore the use
of AI/ML in archival settings, particularly in the face of increasing
digital collection demands. This two-part project includes a comprehensive
literature review and a survey distributed to archival professionals to
gather both quantitative and qualitative data on their use of and/or
perspectives on AI/ML tools.

We are seeking a qualified Survey and Assessment Analyst to:

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   Review and refine our preliminary survey design.
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   Determine appropriate survey models and sampling methods.
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   Oversee the distribution and promotion of the survey.
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   Analyze and synthesize survey findings.
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   Prepare a final report detailing the results.

Key Details:

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   Contract Period: October 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024
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   Budget: $2,500
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   Deadline for Proposal Submission: September 26, 2024, by 4:30 PM EST
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   Proposal Submission: Proposals should be sent via email to Dara Baker at
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How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a proposal that includes
a detailed description of how they will meet the RFP requirements, along
with their qualifications and pricing information. Preference will be given
to proposals that address all aspects of the RFP comprehensively.

Please review the full RFP document for additional details on the scope of
work, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines.

We welcome any questions regarding this RFP, which should be submitted in
writing by September 10, 2024, at 4:30 PM EST. All questions and responses
will be shared by September 20, 2024.

We look forward to receiving your proposals and potentially working
together on this important project.

Best regards,

AI for Access Project Team
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Christina Velazquez Fidler
she/her/hers
Head of Digital Collections
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley | Huichin Ohlone Land