Survey on ink testing methods

The following survey is part of a research project investigating
methods of testing writing and drawing inks in relation to aqueous
conservation treatment methods.  Participants, regardless of their
background or training, are encouraged to participate in an
anonymous, online survey, available through Friday May 15, 2009, at:

    <URL:http://www.surveymonkey.com/
        s.aspx?sm=FttgQMHhjd3yZYRX17w8CQ_3d_3d>

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    email. There should be no newline.

Participation in this study entails completion of an online
questionnaire that should take approximately 10-20 minutes to
complete. There are no risks to participating in this study beyond
the discomfort you might experience in everyday life. Individual
participants in this research will not directly benefit from
participation. However, findings from the research may help to
describe current conservation treatment methodologies.

Completion of the survey indicates your willingness to participate
and that you are at least eighteen years of age. You may print out a
copy of this consent form for your records. If you have any
questions about your rights as a participant in this study, please
contact the University of Texas at Austin Institutional Review Board
for the Protection of Human Subjects at 512-232-2685 or the Office
of Research Support at 512-471-8871 or email:
orsc<-at->uts<.>cc<.>utexas<.>edu. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

    Karen L. Pavelka
    Lecturer
    Kilgarlin Center, School of Information
    The University of Texas at Austin
    pavelka<-at->ischool<.>utexas<.>edu

    Laura Bedford
    Masters Candidate
    Kilgarlin Center, School of Information
    The University of Texas at Austin
    laurabedford<-at->earthlink<.>net


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