Subject:  Project Muse News: Participants Needed for ACRL Studies
From:  Melanie Vandermark <melanie@muse.jhu.edu>
Date:  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 13:36:43

Of possible interest to readers of the SERIALST 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® 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.