From: Benjamin Jahre <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:10 AM Dear Colleagues, You are invited to participate in a research study (10-15 min) about Open Educational Resources (OER) and their impact on library collecting practices. This survey is intended to gather current and future trends from the perspective of those involved in library collections work. The study is being conducted by Benjamin G. Jahre <[log in to unmask]>, Head of Electronic Resources, Lafayette College, and Jason B. Reed <[log in to unmask]>, Assistant Professor of Library Science/Health Sciences Information Specialist, Purdue University and School of Information Studies. Purdue University’s Human Research Protections Program has determined that this project qualifies for exemption from IRB review and as such the risks associated with the study are no greater than those experienced in everyday life. Link to survey: https://lafayettec.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebV7WIFLfEjGNc9 If you have questions about this study or about the informed consent process, either at this time or later, you may contact the primary investigator, Jason B. Reed, at [log in to unmask] or 765-494-9813. You may also contact the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Purdue University at [log in to unmask] or 765-494-5942. Be well, Ben Ben Jahre Head of Electronic Resources 124 Skillman Library Lafayette College 610-330-5631