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Researcher Survey
1.
How often do you visit or use the archives/collections at the Isel research facility?
Every 5+ years
Every 2+ years
Annually
Several times a year
Never
2.
On average how long do you visit the Isel research facility (per session)
1+ day
4-6 hours
1-3 hours
Less than an hour
3.
What is the reason(s) for not visiting or using the archives/collections at the Isel Research facility?
I have intentions to visit, but I am not ready yet
I am not interested
I don't know what is in the collection
The collection isn't relevant to my research
Opening hours don't suit me
I want to drop in without an appointment
I don't have time
I can't travel to Nelson
Other (please specify)
4.
Why have you visited the Archives/Collections at the Isel Research facility?
Manaakitanga Māori
Iwi related research
School/University assignments
Creative pursuits/inspiration
Professional development
Skill/Trade related
Family history/Genealogy
Research for publication
Exhibition related
Public display/signage
General interest
Legal or Investigative purposes
Social or environmental purposes
Scientific investigation
Media/Marketing related
Image or photo search
Other (please specify)
5.
I am interested in:
Architecture
Archaeology
Built heritage
Business and Industry
Culinary arts
Cultural studies
Design
Education and training
Engineering and construction
Family history
Farming or agriculture
Fine arts or crafts
History
Intangible heritage
Literature
Māori history
Material culture
Medicine
Music, theatre or performance
Natural environment
Natural sciences
Photography
Public policy
Regional history
Religion
Science (other)
Social or political studies
Taonga Māori
Toi Māori
Transport
Other (please specify)
6.
What type of materials have you viewed or used?
Published works eg: books, newspapers, journals
Unpublished materials and archives eg: diaries and minute books
Maps and charts
Art collection
Natural history
Photographic collections
Taonga Māori
Textile collections
Social history collections
Other (please specify)
7.
When I have visited or used the archives/collections I have:
Found what I expected
Found something new
Didn't find what I need
Had no expectations
8.
How likely are you to view or use the same types of materials in the future?
Very likely
Likely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
9.
What are the most important aspects of the Nelson Provincial Museum's archives/collections to you?
Representative of Nelson/Tasman
Relevant to my family history/whakapapa
Relevant to my interests, work and/or hobbies
Physically accessible
Nationally significant
Bicultural
Culturally diverse
Wide range
Entertaining
Educational
Rare
Beautiful
Powerful
Contemporary
10.
How familiar are you with using archives or collections?
Beginner
Experienced but still learning
Expert
Clear
11.
I tend to use or visit the archives/collections:
Alone
With whānau or friends
Class
Special interest group
12.
I prefer to visit:
8-10am
10-12
12-3pm
3-5pm
Weekends
Other (please specify)
13.
I'm aware of what is in the Museum's archives/collections because of:
Previous visits
Word of mouth
National publications/newspapers
Local publications/newspapers
Museum or gallery exhibitions
Public signage
Collections online
Museum webpage
The Prow
Website other
Social media
Special event
Search engine
Other (please specify)
14.
Which of the following Museum websites have you used or viewed?
Nelson Provincial Museum's collections online
WW100 database
Early Settler database
Nelson Photo News
15.
I look at or use Nelson Provincial Museum's collections online:
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
Never
16.
How frequently do you use online collections from other Libraries, Museums or Galleries?
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
Never
17.
How frequently do you visit the Nelson Provincial Museum?
Every 1-2 years
Once a year
More than once a year
18.
How likely are you to recommend the collections of the Nelson Provincial
Museum to other people?
Unlikely
Likely
Extremely Likely
Clear
The following questions relate to the Nelson Provincial Museum's proposed new Archives, Research and Collections (ARC) facility, which will be a purpose built building located at 11 Church street, behind the Museum's main exhibition building in downtown Nelson.
Click
here
to find out more about ARC.
19.
When visiting archives/collections at ARC, I need/would like:
Access to collections online
Access to the collections catalogue
Guidance on using catalogues and/or finding aids
Object handling guidance or training
Guidance on Tikanga and cultural engagement
Ability to purchase digital images of collection items
Dedicated space for manaakitanga Māori
Audio listening and recording zone
Teaching space
Space for my own computer
Access to a public computer
Camera stand
Magnifier
Light box
Printer
Projecting/enlargement screen
Special lighting requirements (Natural light, mobile lamps, adjustable brightness)
Standing table
Adjustable or raised height chairs
Rest area
Special Accessibility needs
Any other equipment (please specify)
20.
At ARC I want to learn more about
Using collections for creativity and inspiration
Object care
Using collections in teaching
Archives
Māori history
Taonga Māori
Sites of significance
Built heritage
Diverse communities within Nelson/Tasman
Contemporary issues in society
Photographic processes
Photography
Fine art and craft
Nelson/Tasman history
Local business and industry
Natural history and the Environment of Nelson/Tasman
Climate change and sustainability
Natural sciences
Textiles and fashion
Science (other)
21.
After ARC is open, I will access collections:
More often
Less often
About the same
Comment:
22.
At ARC, I want to experience:
Drop in researcher hours
Behind the scenes tours
Display of collection highlights
Curator talks
Workshops or demonstrations
Classes
Study zone
Family friendly events
Other (please specify)
23.
The biggest barriers to viewing or using archives and objects at the proposed ARC facility are (select all that apply):
Travel distance from home, work or school
Parking fees in downtown Nelson
Parking restrictions/hourly caps during opening hours
Parking availability near Church street (including disability spaces)
I can only access collections on weekends
The need to make an appointment
Low familiarity with collections
I need help to do my research
I require special accomodations
Other (please specify)
24.
How would you travel to ARC?
Walk
Bike
Car
Public transport
Other (please specify)
25.
Age
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
26.
Something we missed?
Current Progress,
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