Survey on education of library and archives conservators

The following survey is part of a research project investigating
what elements of a conservation training program (masters level) are
most beneficial to practicing library and archive conservators.  The
authors hope to establish whether or not a degree or coursework in
library science is valuable to different types of conservators and
what other areas of education have proven valuable to those
practicing in the field.

Practicing library and archives conservators, regardless of their
background or training, are encouraged to participate in an
anonymous, online survey, available from through Friday, May 20,
2011 at

    <URL:http://go.illinois.edu/conservation>

We are seeking responses for anybody in a professional level
position for whom library and archives conservation is at least part
of your job responsibilities--be that bench conservator or
conservation administration.

This is a multiple choice and short answer electronic survey that
should take no longer than fifteen (15) minutes to complete.  Data
will be gathered on basic demographics such as types of training,
degrees held, duties of current and past positions, and professional
memberships and activity of the respondents. 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 will help to illuminate future directions
for library and archive conservation training. This research will be
collated and presented at relevant professional conferences as well
as considered for inclusion in a professional publication.

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 Illinois Institutional Review Board at
217-333-2670 (collect calls accepted if you identify yourself as a
research participant) or via email to irb<-a t->illinois< . >edu

If you wish to keep a copy of your responses, please print out your
survey form before you submit it.

Your participation is greatly appreciated,

    Jennifer Hain Teper
    Head, Conservation Unit
    University of Illinois Libraries
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    jhain<-a t->illinois< . >edu

    Laura Bedford
    Jennifer Hain Teper
    Head, Preservation and Conservation Units
    University of Illinois Libraries
    jhain<-a t->illinois< . >edu

    Conservation Office
    809 S. Oak Street, 2nd Floor
    Champaign, IL 61820
    217-244-5689

    Preservation Office
    1408 West Gregory Drive, Room 44
    Urbana, IL 61801


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