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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Earlier this week, I sent information on a research study that OCLC is conducting. Unfortunately, the link that was embedded in the message I received to share with all of
you had a link that didn’t work for some of our colleagues. Since I don’t have anything to do with the planning or execution of the study, I wasn’t able to provide a working link at that moment and encouraged everyone to reach out to the individual leading
the study. I’m happy to report, I now have a new message with a link that I tested myself. I encourage those of you who work on the frontlines with public libraries to consider participating.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Are you a public library professional working in the US or Canada? If so, we’d like to talk
with you!</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oclc.org%2Fen%2Fhome.html%3Fredirect%3Dtrue&data=05%7C01%7Cwoodgramzah%40michigan.gov%7C61a66f663e9347dbda2908db31f23568%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638158688582866824%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SG5hPjP03qFW2No995mAM5%2B3Dg%2FQnZhP%2FxnlZQ4tD4k%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">OCLC</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
is a global library organization that supports thousands of libraries by providing shared technology services, original research, and community programs. OCLC Research (</span></span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oclc.org%2Fresearch%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cwoodgramzah%40michigan.gov%7C61a66f663e9347dbda2908db31f23568%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638158688582866824%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CgpcH36g0wUIcfApaIcNLOQ2o0Uk%2BF8ugzbCwAbN%2BKw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">http://www.oclc.org/research/</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">)
and WebJunction (</span></span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oclc.org%2Fresearch%2Fpartnership.html&data=05%7C01%7Cwoodgramzah%40michigan.gov%7C61a66f663e9347dbda2908db31f23568%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638158688582866824%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=H7j0a1ukxDi%2FlYRoE%2BT%2FBZbGyKOEdUSzx%2BXDlV%2BJLCc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">https://www.</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">webjunction.org</span></u></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">)
are working together on a study about the current and future opportunities and challenges in public libraries. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We will be holding two virtual focus group interviews in April with frontline staff in public libraries
who work in a variety of public library sizes and regions, serving diverse communities across the US and Canada.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you are interested in participating in this study, please complete a brief online screening survey
which should take about 5 minutes. We will use this to determine if you fit the study profile. If you are chosen to participate in the study, you will need to give your consent by signing an online form. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Focus group interviews will be conducted and audio recorded via Microsoft Teams and will
last approximately 90 minutes. Your identity will be kept confidential. Your email address and any other identifying information will not be connected to your interview responses. Furthermore, you may withdraw your consent at any time to terminate your participation.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please
access the following link to take the screening survey by April 7:</span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(</span></span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FGTMTMNV&data=05%7C01%7Cwoodgramzah%40michigan.gov%7C61a66f663e9347dbda2908db31f23568%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638158688582866824%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qLjfQtfz8YJiwcDlKS8nQ5HDpCOOFVMFCVuWoo3Q%2FaI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTMTMNV</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">)</span></u></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If
you know anyone who would be interested in participating in this study, we encourage you to pass on this information. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We
look forward to your participation!</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="eop"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Sincerely,</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Lynn Silipigni Connaway, Ph.D.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Executive Director, Research</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">OCLC</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><a href="mailto:lynn_connaway@oclc.org" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">lynn_connaway@oclc.org</span></span></a><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan eLibrary Coordinator <o:p></o:p></p>
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