Survey Dena Lahue 21 Apr 1997 19:32 UTC
Please reply to Dena Lahue <dlahue@FAULKNER.EDU> rather than the list. -ed. ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- I am working on a project that will help us justify serial purchases and cancellations in the library. I hope that you will respond to my survey as the results will help immensely in writing my report. TIA. Dena Lahue Public Services Librarian Gus Nichols Library Faulkner University Montgomery, AL <dlahue@FAULKNER.EDU> ------------------- Serials:Print vs. Electronic Formats Please answer the following questions as accurately as possible. Estimate to the nearest whole dollar where price figures are requested. 1. What is the major factor you consider when selecting periodicals for subscription? (circle one) a. cost b. where indexed c.format d. course curriculum e. content f.other _________________________________________________________ 2. Do you: a. use a subscription agent b. order directly from publisher c. both What are the advantages and disadvantages of your choice? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. What percentage of your periodical collection is: a. print _________ b. microform ________ c. CD-ROM ________ d. online databases__________ e. internet (electronic journals) _________ 4. Please list 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages you see in having periodicals on electronic formats (CD-ROM, online, internet)? Advantages Disadvantages (1) ____________________________ (1)____________________________ (2) ____________________________ (2)____________________________ (3) ____________________________ (3)____________________________ 5. As you increase your Full-Text periodicals through CD-ROM and electronic journals, are you cancelling your print/microform titles? _______ Why/why not? _____________________________________________________________ 6. Are you currently using a LAN or stand-alone units to provide access to electronic journals and periodicals databases? ______ How many units? ____________ 7. What is the patron size of your institution and how many have access to your LAN? ___________ What is the size of your total periodical collection; current subscriptions? ____________________ 8. What percent and estimated dollar amounts of your library's budget goes to each of the following formats: % $$ a. print _________ ____________ b. microform _________ ____________ c. CD-ROM _________ ____________ d. online databases _________ ____________ e. internet/e-journals _________ ____________ 9. Of your periodical subscriptions, how many are newspapers?_______ In what format(s) do you receive these? ____________ How long is retention for these titles? _____________________ 10. Name _______________________________ Title________________________ Institution/Library_______________________________________________ Phone # ________________________Fax#______________________________ Size of Institution_______________________Public/Private?__________