We are writing to you to invite you to participate in a survey for a
research study *The Future of Cataloging and Metadata Education: A Survey
of LIS Education and Professional Practice*. This study seeks to understand
how library and information science (LIS) education can better prepare
future knowledge and information professionals for evolving roles in
cataloging and metadata.
If you currently work in cataloging, metadata, or related areas of
information organization, we would greatly appreciate your participation.
If not, we encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues who may
be involved in cataloging and metadata work.
The survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
Participation is voluntary, and responses will be collected anonymously.
Your insights will contribute to a broader understanding of the knowledge
and competencies needed for cataloging and metadata work and help identify
opportunities for strengthening the connection between LIS education and
professional practice. You must be 18+ years of age and an LIS student,
recent graduate, working professional, or LIS educator to participate in
this survey.
The survey is hosted on Qualtrics and can be accessed at
https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HeXY08lYd6355Q.
Please complete the survey by *November 20, 2026*.
If you have any questions about this study, please contact Joshua
Hutchinson at joshuah8_at_usc.edu or Myung-Ja (MJ) Han at *mhan3_at_illinois.edu
<mhan3_at_illinois.edu>.*
Best regards,
Joshua Hutchinson and Myung-Ja (MJ) Han
Received on Mon Nov 02 2026 - 15:04:08 EST