*Research Study: Developing a Successful Special Collections and Archives
Blog*
(survey link: https://tamu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cXYwB6IMSuixTCu)Many
institutions and individuals who work with special collections, rare books
and archival materials manage blogs dedicated to these topics. This study
examines the following main research question: *How can we develop a
successful special collections and archives blog? *The secondary research
questions are:
1. What kind of work is required to develop and manage a blog?
2. Are blogs effective and how is their success measured? Please
participate in this study if you work with, or focus on, special
collections, rare books and archival materials, and manage a blog dedicated
to these topics, *without commercial gain (for example, booksellers are
excluded).* The focus is on the blog and related processes, and not on the
experience of individuals. Please obtain any required permissions from your
institution before answering the survey questions. Your name and the name
of your institution will be used in the dissemination of study results
(articles, conference presentations, etc.), but only if you and your
institution agree. The survey will require between 20 and 60 minutes to
fill out, depending on the length of your responses. If you do not wish to
answer a question, please enter “N/A” in the text response box. You have
the option to take a break and return to the survey later, using the same
link (you will be returned to the page where you left off). *Please submit
your survey responses by June 1, 2021.*Benefits of the study: the study
results will help understand the kind of work that goes into developing and
managing a successful blog, and will provide examples of best practices
that can be applied in the fields of special collections, rare books and
archives.Raw data will only be accessed by the study author and will not be
shared with others. There is no anticipated destruction date for the data.*By
taking this survey, you agree to participate in the study.* Thank you for
your participation! *Inquiries:*
Francesca Marini, PhD
Associate Professor, Programming and Outreach Librarian
Cushing Memorial Library and Archives
Texas A&M University Libraries
5000 TAMU
College Station, Texas 77843
USAfmarini@library.tamu.edu
(1) 979-458-7887 <9794587887>
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