SURVEY

[Ann Gabriel <agabriel@cup.org>]

                      SURVEY                                       7/17/98

Cambridge University Press is developing a new edition of a statistical
database which has previously been made available only on CD-ROM.  In
order to determine the requirements and platform preferences (particularly
those of Internet access vs. CD-ROM networks) of the library community we
conducted a survey at the recent ALA meeting in Washington.  The results
indicated a 60 / 40 split narrowly in favor of Internet access to
statistical databases.  We wanted to extend the survey to an even greater
segment of the library community, and have received permission from the
liblicense list to post our survey.  Please fill out the form if you have
the time, and any feedback on the questions below is welcome.

Replies can be emailed directly to agabriel@cup.org and / or posted to the
list.

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[PLEASE CHECK ["X"] THE APPROPRIATE ANSWER TO EACH QUESTION, AND ADD ANY
QUALIFYING COMMENTS AS NECESSARY]

1)  What kind of library do you work for:

___   Middle / High school
___   2-year college
___   4-year college (undergraduate only)
___   university (with professional schools)
___   public library
___   corporate library

other:

2)  Annual acquisitions budget (books and other non-journal items) for
your library:

___ $ 50,000 or less
___	$100,000
___	$250,000
___	$500,000
___	$1 million or more

3)  Annual expenditures on electronic services or products by your library:


___ 	less than $1000
___	$1000 - $5000
___  	$5000 - $10,000
___	$10,000 - $30,000
___ 	$30,000 - $100,000
more:

4)  Does your library subscribe to electronic journals over the World WideWeb or the Internet?

___     yes     ___  no

If yes, how many?

___	5 or fewer
___	5 to 10
___	10 to 25

more:

5) Does your library subscribe to internet databases, such as First Search
or Lexis-Nexis?

___   yes     ___   no

If yes, how many?

___ 	5 or fewer
___	5 to 10
___	10 to 25

more:

6) Would you characterize most internet databases as....

___   easy for you and your clients to use     or
___   difficult for you and your clients to use

7)  What problems do you frequently encounter with internet databases?
(check more than one if appropriate)

___ 	figuring out the software commands
___	printing
___	time for submitting
___	queries and obtaining replies
___	ease of connections to host computer
other (please comment):


8)  Does your library allow CD-ROMs to circulate?

___   yes     ___  no

9) How many computers does your library have for the use of patrons
(either for CD-ROMs or for internet subscription databases)?

___	5 or fewer
___	5 to 10
___	10 to 20
___	20 to 40
___	40 to 80
___	80 to 200

more:

10)  What operating system is used most in your libraries and classrooms?
___ 	WINDOWS
___ 	MAC

other:


11) How much are you prepared to spend for a CD-ROM database that contain
"vital" information?

___	$100
___	$200
___	$300 to $500
___	$500 to $1000
___	more than $1000

12) Do you frequently purchase CD-ROMS or internet database subscriptions
of materials that your library already has in print form?

___   yes     ___  no

If yes, do you find that the electronic version is....

  a) used more or less than the print version?
___ 	more
___	less

  b) is more or less "user friendly" than the print version?
___ 	more
___	less

  c) is requested more or less by patrons than the print version?
___ 	more
___	less

13)  In general, would you prefer to purchase a CD-ROM of an electronic
product or obtain the same product via internet subscription?

___ 	purchase a CD-ROM    or
___ 	obtain the produce  via internet subscription

14) Have publishers done a good job of producing electronic products?

___ 	yes
___ 	no

Please explain why:

We would welcome any extended comments you might wish to offer on
electronic products in general, and on the differences between CD-ROMs and
internet products.

Name:
Address:
Email address:

END SURVEY