Libraries data, which may later be used by researchers, associations, and policy makers at all levels of the government, NCES encourages Library Directors to reach out to their institution’s Keyholder to inquire how they can help. There are two common roles the Library Director or Contact can take. One, they can be responsible for gathering the requested library data, since they will most likely have the knowledge, experience, and access to do so, and then allow for the Keyholder to submit the data through the online system. Two, they can be the data gatherer and data entry person, if their institution’s Keyholder adds them as an additional user in the online system. How do I identify the IPEDS Keyholder for my institution? First, attempt to contact the appropriate administrative office at your institution, which is often the office where institutional research is housed. If you are unable to identify the IPEDS Keyholder, please contact the IPEDS Help Desk at 1-877-225-2568 or . What if I no longer want to receive communication from IPEDS? Please send an email to the IPEDS Help Desk and request to be removed as a Library Contact from the data collection system. Prior to doing so, please confer with the Keyholder to ensure all parties agree with this course of action. Where can I access additional AL resources? FAQs, variable crosswalks, timelines, and other resources can be accessed via . Who can I contact for more information? The IPEDS Help Desk can be reached 1-877-225-2568 or .
Libraries data, which may later be used by researchers, associations, and policy makers at all levels of the government, NCES encourages Library Directors to reach out to their institution’s Keyholder to inquire how they can help. There are two common roles the Library Director or Contact can take. One, they can be responsible for gathering the requested library data, since they will most likely have the knowledge, experience, and access to do so, and then allow for the Keyholder to submit the data through the online system. Two, they can be the data gatherer and data entry person, if their institution’s Keyholder adds them as an additional user in the online system. How do I identify the IPEDS Keyholder for my institution? First, attempt to contact the appropriate administrative office at your institution, which is often the office where institutional research is housed. If you are unable to identify the IPEDS Keyholder, please contact the IPEDS Help Desk at 1-877-225-2568 or . What if I no longer want to receive communication from IPEDS? Please send an email to the IPEDS Help Desk and request to be removed as a Library Contact from the data collection system. Prior to doing so, please confer with the Keyholder to ensure all parties agree with this course of action. Where can I access additional AL resources? FAQs, variable crosswalks, timelines, and other resources can be accessed via . Who can I contact for more information? The IPEDS Help Desk can be reached 1-877-225-2568 or .
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