1. INFORMED CONSENT FOR PARTICIPANTS

RESEARCH PROCEDURES
This research is being conducted to assess the library instruction needs of students and faculty at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus Library. If you agree to participate, you will be asked to complete a one-time, confidential survey about your research interests and skills. This survey will require 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

RISKS
There are no foreseeable risks for participating in this research.

CONFIDENTIALITY
The data in this study will be confidential. The survey does not include any information that will directly identify you as an individual. While it is understood that no computer transmission can be perfectly secure, reasonable efforts will be made to protect the confidentiality of your transmission. No identifying information, such as name or computer IP address, will be recorded.

PARTICIPATION
Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop the survey at any time and for any reason. There are no costs to your or any other party. If you decide not to participate or if you withdraw from the survey, there is no penalty.

CONTACT
This research is being conducted by Gretchen Reynolds and Beth Roszkowski at George Mason University. They may be reached at 703-993-8267 or 703-993-9864 for questions or to report a research-related problem. You may contact the George Mason University Office of Research Subject Protections at 703-993-4121 if you have questions or comments regarding your rights as a participant in the research.

This research has been reviewed according to George Mason University procedures governing your participation in this research.

CONSENT
The George Mason University Human Subjects Review Board has waived the requirement for a signature on this consent form. However, if you wish to sign a consent, please contact Gretchen Reynolds (703-993-8267) or Beth Roszkowski (703-993-9864).

I have read this form and agree to participate in this study.

INFORMED CONSENT FOR PARTICIPANTS RESEARCH PROCEDURES This research is being conducted to assess the library instruction needs of students and faculty at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus Library. If you agree to participate, you will be asked to complete a one-time, confidential survey about your research interests and skills. This survey will require 5 to 10 minutes to complete. RISKS There are no foreseeable risks for participating in this research. CONFIDENTIALITY The data in this study will be confidential. The survey does not include any information that will directly identify you as an individual. While it is understood that no computer transmission can be perfectly secure, reasonable efforts will be made to protect the confidentiality of your transmission. No identifying information, such as name or computer IP address, will be recorded. PARTICIPATION Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop the survey at any time and for any reason. There are no costs to your or any other party. If you decide not to participate or if you withdraw from the survey, there is no penalty. CONTACT This research is being conducted by Gretchen Reynolds and Beth Roszkowski at George Mason University. They may be reached at 703-993-8267 or 703-993-9864 for questions or to report a research-related problem. You may contact the George Mason University Office of Research Subject Protections at 703-993-4121 if you have questions or comments regarding your rights as a participant in the research. This research has been reviewed according to George Mason University procedures governing your participation in this research. CONSENT The George Mason University Human Subjects Review Board has waived the requirement for a signature on this consent form. However, if you wish to sign a consent, please contact Gretchen Reynolds (703-993-8267) or Beth Roszkowski (703-993-9864). I have read this form and agree to participate in this study.   I agree. I do not agree.