[OPLINLIST] Sent on behalf of University of Kentucky and Wayne State University - Invitation to complete survey about librarians leaving public libraries

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Forwarded on behalf of a group of researchers from the University of Kentucky and Wayne State University...

From: Crawford Barniskis, Shannon A. <Barniskis at uky.edu<mailto:Barniskis at uky.edu>>
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2026 9:20 AM
Subject: Invitation to complete survey about librarians leaving public libraries

Hello!

If you have either left or thought about leaving your job in a public library at any time since 2020 because of book and/or program challenges, we want to hear from you!

We are a group of researchers from the University of Kentucky and Wayne State University conducting a survey about public librarians who have left the profession due to book, display, and/or program challenges.

We are interested in hearing from people who, due to book, display, and/or program challenges:

  *   left their job voluntarily (i.e., resigned or retired);
  *   left their job involuntarily (i.e., were fired/dismissed or did not have their contracts renewed);
  *   or are currently thinking about leaving their job.

Whether you moved into a different position in a public library, transitioned to working in another type of library, or have left librarianship altogether, we'd like to hear about your experiences.

The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. If you agree to participate, please complete the survey at: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0z4RwzYf74x89M

The survey is anonymous unless you choose to share your contact information, and we will not use any identifying information about you while reporting the findings from this research.

At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name in a draw for 1 of 3 $250 gift cards.

We would also appreciate your help in forwarding the survey link to others who may be thinking about leaving or have already left their public library job.

With appreciation for your time,

Sarah Barriage, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
sarah.barriage at uky.edu<mailto:sarah.barriage at uky.edu>

Shannon Crawford Barniskis, PhD
Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky
barniskis at uky.edu<mailto:barniskis at uky.edu>

Shannon Oltmann, PhD
Professor, Wayne State University
shannon.oltmann at wayne.edu<mailto:shannon.oltmann at wayne.edu>

Ena Prskalo, PhD
Data Management Specialist, University of Kentucky
Ena.Prskalo at uky.edu<mailto:Ena.Prskalo at uky.edu>


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