[padg] Survey regarding writing and drawing inks

[<laurabedford@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

**Apologies for cross posting**

Please feel free to forward this to any conservator who might not have already
seen this.

The following survey is part of a research project investigating methods of
testing writing and drawing inks in relation to aqueous conservation treatment
methods.  Participants, regardless of their background or training, are
encouraged to participate in an anonymous, online survey, available through
Friday May 15, 2009, at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=FttgQMHhjd3yZYRX17w8CQ_3d_3d

Participation in this study entails completion of an online questionnaire that
should take approximately 10-20 minutes to complete. There are no risks to
participating in this study beyond the discomfort you might experience in
everyday life. Individual participants in this research will not directly
benefit from participation. However, findings from the research may help to
describe current conservation treatment methodologies.

Completion of the survey indicates your willingness to participate and that you
are at least eighteen years of age. You may print out a copy of this consent
form for your records. If you have any questions about your rights as a
participant in this study, please contact The University of Texas at Austin
Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects at (512)
232-2685 or the Office of Research Support at (512) 471-8871 or email:
orsc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Your participation is greatly appreciated.

    Karen L. Pavelka
    pavelka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Lecturer
    Kilgarlin Center, School of Information
    The University of Texas at Austin

    Laura Bedford
    laurabedford@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Masters Candidate
    Kilgarlin Center, School of Information
    The University of Texas at Austin