(via Dale Larsen, University of Utah) We invite you to participate in an important research study examining the experiences of academic librarians in the complex and challenging current landscape of higher education. This study aims to understand various aspects of your professional life, including work-life balance, meaning-making at work, opportunities for professional growth, belonging, motivation,…
Category: Studies on Library Trends
Call for Participation: Research Study on Imposter Phenomenon Among Librarians Who Support Evidence Synthesis Projects–Deadline Fri., July 18
(via Kimberly Reycraft, Florida Gulf Coast University) We are conducting a research study to explore the experiences of librarians who support evidence synthesis projects and how these experiences may relate to imposter phenomenon-the internal experience of doubting one’s abilities or feeling like a fraud despite evident success. As a valued professional in this field,…
Call for Participation: Research Study on Educational and Career Experiences of Autistic Adults in Professional Fields
(via Dr. Kari Weaver, Jane B. Nord Center for Teaching + Learning My name is Kari Weaver, and I am a member of an international research team exploring the educational and career experiences of autistic adults in professional fields. This study was generated from our team’s participation in Elon University’s research seminar on “Affirming and…
Call for Participation: Research Study on Academic Library Instruction’s Use of Generative AI–Deadline Mon., June 9
(via Teresa Augustine, Valparaiso University) You are invited to participate in a research study that will examine aspects of generative AI that are being incorporated into academic library instruction, including knowledge, attitudes, and opinions of AI applications. By understanding the approach to AI in instructional settings and the tools used, we seek to gain insights…
Call for Participation: Survey of Library and Information Professionals Who Support Public Health Programs, Departments, and Schools at US-Based Academic Institutions
(via Katherine Howell, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) We are a team of librarian researchers who are members of the Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Public Health / Health Administration (PHHA) Caucus. The PHHA Caucus is made up of librarians and information professionals whose work involves support of public health programs and academic institutions….
Call for Participation: Survey “Cross-Disciplinary Librarianship: Health Sciences and Beyond”–Deadline Fri., June 6
(via Jamia Williams, Network of the National Library of Medicine) Dear Colleagues, We are conducting a research project to examine the role and responsibilities of librarians who support health sciences and non-health sciences departments. This study explores how librarians adapt their expertise to meet the distinct needs of these fields, from delivering specialized resources for…
Call for Participation: Survey on Teaching Attitudes and Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies of Academic Librarians at Minority Serving Institutions–Deadline Sat., May 10
(via Jocelyn Castillo, PhD candidate at St. John’s University) You are invited to participate in a research study examining teaching attitudes and culturally responsive teaching strategies of academic librarians at minority serving institutions in the United States. This study aims to understand the relationship between teaching experience and attitudes of academic librarians, while also identifying…
Call for Participation: Survey on Approaches to Social Science Data Literacy Instruction, Given Current Availability of Government Data
(via Whitney Kramer, Cornell University) You are invited to participate in a research study that will examine how librarians are approaching social science data literacy instruction, in light of recent changes to the availability of government data. This study aims to understand how librarians are rethinking education around data literacy and the availability of government…
Reminder: Participants Needed for Doctoral Survey on Leadership Styles and Academic Librarian Engagement in Remote or Hybrid Work Environments
(via Amanda Ziegler, National University) Calling all colleagues working remotely or in a hybrid work environment! My name is Amanda Ziegler and I am a doctoral student at National University. I am conducting an online survey to explore the effects that different leadership styles have on how engaged academic library workers feel when working in…
Publication Library Resources & Technical Services Releases Special Issue on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access–Features Several Illinois Authors
(via Dr. Rachel Scott, Illinois State University) The editors of Library Resources & Technical Services are pleased to announce a special issue on inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA). Given the increased awareness of meeting IDEA needs, it was unsurprising and wholly appropriate that an issue on IDEA work in library collections and technical services would come together without issuing…