(via Dr. Jennifer Steele, Louisiana State University)
Are you a librarian at an academic library who would be willing to share about your library’s accessibility efforts? Consider completing the following survey. The survey is being conducted by Dr. Jennifer Steele with the School of Library and Information Studies. Dr. Steele can be reached by phone at (225) 578-0567, or by e-mail at jennifersteele@lsu.edu.
This project, titled “Accessibility in Academic Libraries”, has been reviewed by the Institutional Review Board (protocol number IRBAM-24-0761), which ensures that research projects involving human subjects follow federal regulations. Any questions or concerns about rights as a research participant should be directed to the Chair of the Institutional Review Board, Louisiana State University, by phone at (225) 578-8692 or by e-mail at irb@lsu.edu.
The survey contains questions related to accessibility efforts at your library and should take approximately 15 minutes of your time. The study seeks to highlight the importance of ongoing investment in accessibility, staff training, and institutional support to ensure equitable access for all patrons. Additionally, the researcher hopes to provide insights for library administrators and policymakers in addressing accessibility challenges in academic environments.
Please consider taking the survey by clicking here.