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**Please Excuse Cross Postings** *Dear Fellow Librarians,* We are conducting a nationwide survey to learn more about adult large print collections and their users at public libraries across the United States. Your input is very important to us. We would really appreciate you taking the time to help us out by filling out the survey if you manage or select for the adult large print collection at your library. If you don’t manage or select for the adult large print at your library, *please forward this email to the person who does.* The more completed surveys that we get from around the country will help give us a more accurate picture of adult large print collections nationwide. Thank you! · *Study Description & Purpose* – The purpose of this nationwide study is to explore adult large print collections in public libraries across the United States by surveying librarians who select for and manage adult large print collections. · *Target Participant Pool *- Librarians who manage or select for adult large print collections at public libraries. · *Risks & Discomforts* - There are no anticipated risks or discomforts involved in this survey · *Benefits* - The information gained from this survey will help researchers understand adult print collections in public libraries across the United States. · *Additional Information* - This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete and consists of 33-36 questions depending on whether you come from a stand-alone library or are part of a library system. · *Compensation* - There is no compensation for participating in this study. · *Contact Information* - If you should have any questions about this research study please feel free to contact Holly Hebert at 615-898-5378 or [log in to unmask] You can also contact the MTSU Office of compliance via telephone (615 494 8918) or by email ([log in to unmask] ). Please enter the survey by clicking the link in the bottom of the email. You will be given a chance to read the entire informed consent to assist you in making a final determination. Thank you for your participation in this survey. If you have any questions, or would like to share more about your adult large print collection, please let us know. *LINK TO SURVEY * *https://mtsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VAuxWNnD3wuY7z <https://mtsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VAuxWNnD3wuY7z>* Sincerely, Holly Hebert and Cara Huwieler