(via Mary Taylor, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale)
Dear Library Staff:
We are faculty members in Library Affairs at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. The purpose of the linked survey is to determine the response of you, your library, and campus to the topic of fake news.
The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. The survey answers will be sent to a link at SurveyMonkey.com. This data is stored in a password protected electronic format. The website, Survey Monkey, does not collect any identifying information from respondents such as names or email addresses. The survey’s settings have been changed to not collect any IP addresses. We will take all reasonable steps to protect your identity. Also, no item in the survey will require a response. Respondents will be free to exit the survey at any point.
Completion and return of this survey indicates voluntary consent to participate in this study.
Questions about this study can be directed to Mary Taylor, Library Affairs, SIUC, Carbondale, IL 62901-6632. Phone (618) 453-5492.
The link to the online survey can be found here.
Thank you for taking the time to assist us in this research.
Mary Taylor
(618) 453-5492
mtaylor@lib.siu.edu
Jennifer Horton
(618) 453-2663
jhorton@siu.edu
Catherine Wagner
(618) 453-5494
cwagner@lib.siu.edu
This project has been reviewed and approved by the SIUC Human Subjects Committee. Questions concerning your rights as a participant in this research may be addressed to the Committee Chairperson, Office of Sponsored Projects Administration, SIUC, Carbondale, IL 62901-4709. Phone (618) 453-4533. E-mail: siuhsc@siu.edu