Study Information

Participant Requirements: Connecticut public librarians/staff who are employed at a library that has completed or is in the process of conducting a diversity audit. *Diversity audit: analyzing the representation and inclusiveness of a library’s books and resources to make sure they include a wide range of stories, perspective, experiences, and identities.

Study Title: Adopting Critical Cataloging Practices Post-Diversity Audit: It's Your Community's Connection to Your Collection [IRB Protocol #1045]

This study focuses on public libraries that have conducted a diversity audit as well as those who have subsequently adopted critical cataloging practices in order to make their collection more inclusive and accessible.

This research specifically seeks insights from Connecticut public librarians who have been directly involved in conducting a diversity audit. Your experience and contributions are vital to gaining a deeper understanding of these practices and their impact on subsequent enhancement of OPAC metadata.

The questionnaire is designed to take approximately 5 minutes of your time. Your responses will remain anonymous, confidential and used solely for academic purposes. The survey will be available until 3/16/24 @ 10am.

Thank you very much for considering this request. I look forward to your participation and insights.

Warm regards,

Jessica Anderson (she/her/hers)

Master's Candidate, Library and Information Science
Southern Connecticut State University
andersonj46@southernct.edu

860-918-6187