Calling All Medical & Health Sciences Librarians: Your Input Is Needed on Our National Survey
Submitted by: Jessica Diaz
Dear Colleagues,
You are invited to participate in a crucial national research study conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina focused on Medical and Health Sciences (M/HS) librarians in the United States and US territories. Participation is voluntary.
The goal of this project is twofold:
- To gain an accurate representation of the total number of M/HS librarians who hold professional positions in the U.S.
- To understand the proportion of these librarians who identify as Hispanic/Latinx.
You are eligible if you currently hold a professional M/HS librarian position.
Survey details:
- IRB number Pro00147369
- Anonymous online survey
- 36 questions that take 10 minutes
- Survey available between October 26 at 12:01 a.m., eastern time to November 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., eastern time
Survey link: https://redcap.musc.edu/surveys/?s=EXY99NRXMMJLRXA8
You may skip any question and stop at any time without penalty. No identifying information will be collected; responses will be analyzed in aggregate. As with any online survey, there is minimal risk of confidentiality loss.
Submitting the survey indicates your understanding of the study and willingness to participate.
Questions?
Jessica Diaz, MLIS, jed305@musc.edu
Sandra Yvette Desjardins, PhD, MLS, desjardinss@uthscsa.edu
Thank you for helping advance an accurate and equitable understanding of the M/HS library profession.
Sincerely,
Jessica Diaz