[Libs-Or] OCLC Research opportunity for public library staff

[HANNING Darci C * SLO]

Hello all,

I'm forwarding the following along in case there are those interested in participating:

Are you currently working in a public library in the US or Canada? If so, we'd like to talk with you!

OCLC<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oclc.org%2Fen%2Fhome.html&data=05%7C01%7CDarci.HANNING%40slo.oregon.gov%7Ce22ed5e16d5c40c95c4008db3473d20d%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638161444297940167%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sHBo%2FA0xkcBSS3oQHJAQXxVMcgJO%2FrZajLXJDV8v1AU%3D&reserved=0> is a global library organization that supports thousands of libraries by providing shared technology services, original research, and community programs. OCLC Research<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oclc.org%2Fresearch%2F&data=05%7C01%7CDarci.HANNING%40slo.oregon.gov%7Ce22ed5e16d5c40c95c4008db3473d20d%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638161444297940167%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2WkmR0bJVo%2FaJuCTnv3UdxZAaW9V%2F3u0%2FN7kmWojxiI%3D&reserved=0> and WebJunction<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7CDarci.HANNING%40slo.oregon.gov%7Ce22ed5e16d5c40c95c4008db3473d20d%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638161444298096501%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0UplrUH9ziYS5ozHCuR963EYP%2FvlFWmmyDzZ5lfufS4%3D&reserved=0> are working together on a study about the current and future opportunities and challenges in public libraries.

We will be holding two virtual focus group interviews in April with frontline staff in public libraries who work in a variety of public library sizes and regions, serving diverse communities across the US and Canada.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please complete a brief online screening survey which should take about 5 minutes. We will use this to determine if you fit the study profile. If you are chosen to participate in the study, you will need to give your consent by signing an online form.

Focus group interviews will be conducted and audio recorded via Microsoft Teams and will last approximately 90 minutes. Your identity will be kept confidential. Your email address and any other identifying information will not be connected to your interview responses. Furthermore, you may withdraw your consent at any time to terminate your participation.

Please access the following link to take the screening survey by April 7: (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTMTMNV<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FGTMTMNV&data=05%7C01%7CDarci.HANNING%40slo.oregon.gov%7Ce22ed5e16d5c40c95c4008db3473d20d%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638161444298096501%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ok%2BTbjIGfacvzWyoybmvIyTBnm21WOBynB0cxJq4aJA%3D&reserved=0>)

If you know anyone who would be interested in participating in this study, we encourage you to pass on this information. We look forward to your participation!

Sincerely,

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Lynn Silipigni Connaway, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Research
OCLC
lynn_connaway at oclc.org<mailto:lynn_connaway at oclc.org>

Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
Continuing Education Resources: https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted

State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
971-375-3491 | darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov> | www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>
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