A graduate student pursuing her Masters of Library and Information Science at Rutgers University, is seeking participants for a research project involving a survey of genealogists. Below is information about her study and a link to participate.
For more information about this study, contact Kerry Dubyk, Masters of Library and Information Science Candidate, Department of Library and Information Science, School of Communication & Information, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 4 Huntington Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1071, Phone: 215-801-8235, Email: kerry.dubyk@rutgers.edu
Call for Participation
Objectives of the Study:
The research objective of this study is to gain new understanding into the perspective of genealogists as a user group of archives. Genealogists are major clientele of archives in order to do their own historical and family history research. This research seeks to explore the information needs of and experiences of genealogists in archives. These areas will be explored in an effort to examine the relationship between archives and genealogists and to bring new awareness to the archival community from a genealogical perspective.
Subject Characteristics:
I would like participation in this study from those who conduct genealogical and family history research, personally and professionally, and/or identify as a genealogist. Additionally, participants must have used or visited archives in their genealogical research. I seek participants who have a range of experience and skill sets in genealogical research.
The Survey Procedure:
Participates will participate in a survey questionnaire. The survey is 28 questions long and includes both multiple choice and open-ended questions. The survey will take approximately 20-40 minutes to complete.
No personally identifiable information will be obtained from participants and all data collected will be kept confidential. There are no expected risks nor benefits associated with your participation in this research.
How:
Participants can participate in the survey with the link provided.
Distribution of Research Results:
If a report of this study is published, or the results are presented at a professional conference, only group results or de-identified anecdotal evidence will be stated. Any direct quotes taken from survey responses for anecdotal evidence will be referenced anonymously through an unidentifiable pseudonym. The results of this study will be drafted in a report with the intent for publication in a peer-reviewed journal in the library and information science field. Results of this study may also be presented at conferences or related venues in the library and information science field.
If you would like to participate:
If you meet the following qualifications of the study:
• Conduct genealogical research and/or identify as a genealogist
• I have visited and used archives for my genealogical research
Please use this link to proceed to the survey if you wish to participate: https://rutgers.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMKZRyF7K54vSR
If you do not meet the above qualifications for the study, you are not eligible to participate, but I appreciate your consideration.
This recruitment document was approved by the Rutgers University Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects on Oct. 25, 2016. Currently, there is no expiration on the approval of this form.