Project Muse News: Participants Needed for ACRL Studies

[Melanie Vandermark <melanie@muse.jhu.edu>]

Of possible interest to readers of the LIBLICENSE list. Please excuse 
cross-posting.

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MUSE STUDIES AT ACRL CONFERENCE

Participate in a Muse discussion group or usability study, and receive a
free gift certificate!

Project Muse=AE is looking for volunteers to participate in a series of
discussion groups and usability studies at the upcoming ACRL Conference.  
These activities will take place at the Hilton Charlotte, right across the
street from the convention center.  Help us continue to improve the
functionality of our online journals collection and to meet the needs of
library subscribers. Use the URL at the end of this message to sign up!

Discussion Groups

Muse seeks academic librarians who work with users and electronic
resources, particularly in the arts, humanities, or social sciences, to
participate in a series of discussion group meetings.  Participants in a
discussion group will receive a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate.  The
following times are available:

Friday, April 11th, 12:30-1:50 p.m. (light lunch served)
Saturday, April 12th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. (refreshments served)
Saturday, April 12th, 6-7:15 p.m. (light meal served--to tide you 
	over until the reception!)

Usability Studies

Muse also seeks academic librarians who deal with electronic resources in
general to take part in a usability study.  Usability study volunteers
will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift certificate.  Light refreshments will
be served.  Indicate any possible 1.5-hour time slots within one of the
following time ranges:

Friday, April 11th, 9 a.m.-noon
Friday, April 12th, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, April 12th, 9 a.m.-noon

Short Surveys at the Muse Booth #541

If you are unable to participate in the discussion groups or usability
study, you can still give us your valuable feedback in the Project Muse
booth at the exhibits. Short surveys will be available to all visitors to
the booth.  All survey-takers will be entered in a raffle for a $50
Amazon.com gift certificate, so stop by and see us!

To register for the discussion group or usability study:
Please use the form available at 
http://muse.jhu.edu/proj_descrip/participantRegistration.html.
If you have any questions, please contact Gina Calia-Lotz, Muse 
Usability and Outreach Librarian, at gina@muse.jhu.edu or 
410-516-6639.