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Dear Participant:
The following Informed Consent Form explains what an NSDL survey is, how it works, and how your privacy will be protected. We want you to understand what you are being asked to do and what risks and benefits - if any - are associated with the survey. This will help you decide whether or not you want to participate in the survey.
In the case of written surveys, a written consent form is signed and returned by the survey participant. In an online survey, it will not be possible to obtain your signature. Instead, your decision to participate in and to complete the survey will be taken as evidence that you have read the following document, and that have been informed about the survey and that you want to participate.
YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS SURVEY IS VOLUNTARY. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION OF THE SURVEY THAT FOLLOWS. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE DO NOT START THE SURVEY
INTRODUCTION
You are being asked to take part in a survey conducted by:
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This evaluation activity is being conducted under the supervision of Michael Khoo, the evaluation co-ordinator for the National Science Digital Library Core Integration team at UCAR, Boulder, Colorado. Michael can be reached at 303-497-2604 and by e-mail at mjkhoo@ucar.edu.
NSDL evaluation is being conducted under the overall direction of Dr. Kaye Howe, Executive Director, NSDL Core Integration. Kaye can be reached at (303) 497 2941 and at kaye@ucar.edu.
SURVEY DESCRIPTION
The aim of the survey is to map NSDLÕs resources, collections, and infrastructure; to inventory its organizational capabilities and skills; to evaluate its performance as a pathway to high-quality educational resources and collections; and to produce critiques and recommendations for the next round of NSDL development, particularly with respect to how NSDLÕs distributed organizational structure may be better supported with knowledge and communication tools.
PROCEDURES
Participation in this study is voluntary. If you agree to take part in this study, you will be asked to complete an online survey designed to evaluate NSDLÕs organizational capabilities. The survey will include both structured and unstructured questions, and should take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Examples of some of the questions that you may be asked are: - Structured: How would you rate the support you have received from NSDL to complete your projectÕs goals? - Unstructured: What comments do you have regarding the quality of this support?
RISKS
No sensitive or personal questions will be asked, but you have the right to refuse to answer any question, and to refuse to complete and submit the survey.
BENEFITS
As a member of the NSDL developer community, we expect the survey to benefit you in that the survey results will be used to improve the support that NSDL offers its members.
SOURCE OF FUNDING
Funding for this study is provided by NSDL Core Integration.
COST TO PARTICIPANT
There is no cost to you for participation in this study. You will not be paid for participation in this study.
STUDY WITHDRAWAL
You have the right to withdraw your consent or stop participating at any time. You have the right to refuse to answer any question(s) or decline participation in any procedure for any reason.
CONFIDENTIALITY
- We will maintain the privacy of your data, and only the researcher(s) will know the identity of respondents.
- Your individual privacy will be maintained in all published and written data resulting from this study. Only aggregated and anonymous responses will be reported. Where survey responses are reported, project names and other identifiable information will be removed.
- All materials produced as a result of recording will remain the property of the researcher and will be securely stored on password-protected hard-drives in locked offices. Survey returns will not be stored on servers.
INVITATION FOR QUESTIONS If you have questions about this survey, you should contact the researcher before you take part in the survey (Michael Khoo: mjkhoo@ucar.edu). If you have questions regarding your rights as a participant, any concerns regarding this project or any dissatisfaction with any aspect of this study, you may report them - confidentially, if you wish - to the Human Subject Research Committee Chair: Larry Winter, NCAR Deputy Director, lwinter@ucar.edu
PARTICIPANT AUTHORIZATION
I have read this paper about the study or it was read to me. I know the possible risks and benefits. I know that being in this study is voluntary. I choose to be in this study. I know that I can withdraw at any time. I have received a copy of this document.
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