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Public Libraries and eBooks Survey
I am a student in a Library Science program who is working on a project involving the borrowing of eBooks from public libraries. It would be a great help to my research if you could take a moment to fill out my survey. Thank you!
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Survey
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Optional Demographic Information
How often do you visit your local public library branch?
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About Once a Week
About Once a Month
About Once Every Six Months
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
How often do you visit your local public library's website?
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About Once a Week
About Once a Month
About Once Every Six Months
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
Do you borrow eBooks from your public library?
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Yes, I borrow them regularly.
Yes, I borrow them occasionally.
Yes, I've tried borrowing them but it's too much trouble.
No, I don't borrow them.
No, I'm not familiar with eBooks.
Did you have a library card before you started borrowing eBooks?
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Yes
No
Do you borrow print materials from your public library?
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Yes
No
How satisfied are you with how your library teaches patrons to borrow eBooks?
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Very satisfied, online instructions are easy to follow.
Somewhat satisfied, online instructions are present but challenging to follow.
Not satisfied, online instructions are incomprehensible.
I have found no instructions for borrowing eBooks.
I don't know/No opinion.
How satisfied are you with your library's eBook selection?
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Great title selection.
Good title selection.
Adequate title selection.
Poor title selection.
I don't know/No opinion.
How satisfied are you with the average waiting period to get your requested eBooks from your library?
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Very satisfied--No wait/Hardly a wait.
Somewhat satisfied--Wait is acceptable.
Not satisfied--Wait is unacceptable.
I don't know/No opinion.
How did you learn about your public library's eBooks program? Check all that apply.
It's on the library's web home page.
It's buried somewhere in the library's web site.
There are posters/signs/flyers in my local library.
My library advertises training sessions in borrowing eBooks.
I read about it from online/print media sources.
A friend told me about it.
My librarian told me about it.
I don't know if my library loans eBooks.
How important is it to you that your library provide a high-quality eBooks service?
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Very important-It shows my library is concerned about the needs of its patrons.
Somewhat important-It shows my library is keeping up with the latest technology.
Not important-eBooks are just another fad.
No opinion.
What reasons best match your own for not borrowing eBooks? Check all that apply.
Borrowing eBooks is too confusing.
I don't like my library's title selection.
I don't want to wait for new books/best-sellers to be available.
I don't like lending period terms.
I'm only interested in owning eBooks.
Browsing eBooks on library website is not as engaging as Amazon/B&N/iTunes.
I do not own an eBook device.
I do not read eBooks.
Does your public library loan eBooks through OverDrive?
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Yes
No
Not Sure/Don't Know
Check any of the following that would tempt you to try borrowing an eBook from your library.
Shorter waiting period than hold line for the print version.
Available for longer lending periods than print books.
Step-by-step online tutorial for easy downloading.
No late fees/no fees for damaged or lost books.
Nothing could persuade you.
Which of the following electronic devices do you own? Check all that apply.
Android Phone
Apple iPhone/iTouch
Apple iPad
Amazon Kindle
B&N Nook
Other device
None
Do you have any experiences with borrowing eBooks from a library that you would like to share?
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