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Archival Access Restrictions Survey

  • 1.  Archival Access Restrictions Survey

    Posted May 13, 2019 04:02 PM

    Hi all,

    Among many exciting projects that we have been working on this year, the Privacy and Confidentiality Section is pleased to share with you a survey about Access Restrictions!

    https://forms.gle/QrgFSxp8LdET5FoGA


    We would like to invite you to participate in a research study on archival access restrictions.  The archival profession has evolved dramatically when addressing access restrictions for archival materials.  Historically, collections may be restricted for any number of reasons, including donor request and evolving interpretations of privacy.  In the last few decades, lawsuits have challenged the notion of "archival privilege" and the practice of restricting material, beyond specific privacy laws, is being examined.  This survey seeks to gather information on how access restrictions are created, administered, and lifted in archives.


    The results of the survey will be synthesized into a summary publication and be presented at the section's annual meeting by members of the Privacy and Confidentiality Steering Committee.   


    The survey is confidential, with the option of providing contact information for follow up questions.  The survey consists of 27 questions and may take around 10 minutes to complete.


    You must be 18 years or older to participate in this survey and may opt-out of this research at any time.   By submitting your responses, you agree to participate in this research and consent to your answers being possibly used for a future publication.  For any questions or feedback on the survey, please contact Privacy and Confidentiality Section vice-chair Lydia Tang (ltang5@msu.edu).  Thank you very much for your help and participation!



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    Lydia Tang
    Special Collections Archivist-Librarian
    Michigan State University
    East Lansing MI
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