Library Technology: What's Right and What's Wrong? (NJSLA)

Do you have 2-4 minutes to share your thoughts on the state of library technology?

We want to hear from all NJSLA members, including those currently working in a library, students, retirees and others!

This survey is not intended to be statistically valid - it's designed as a "temperature check" on how participants feel about key areas of library technology.

We will compare the results from New Jersey special libraries with national results (other specials, academics, and publics) during Carson Block's presentation in November.

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* 1. Please select your library affiliation below.

Staff Member of a Special Library (Please indicate type in "Other" field below)

Student

Retired

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the technology devices (such as computers, laptops, tablets, and others) that you offer to library users?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Comments

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* 3. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your Integrated Library System (ILS) in serving the needs of library users and staff?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Comments

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* 4. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the ease of use of your online digital services (including the library website, e-resources such as downloadable e-books, e-media, electronic journals, databases, and any other offerings) in serving the needs of library users and staff?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Comments

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* 5. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your library's Internet connection in serving the needs of library users and staff?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Comments

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* 6. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your library's WiFi system in serving the needs of library users?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Comments

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* 7. Which of the following words would you use to describe the technology you use as a library staff member (including staff computers, your internet connection, and other technology you use to perform your work)? Select all that apply.

Reliable

High quality

Useful

Ineffective

Poor quality

Unreliable

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Which of the following words would you use to describe the technology your library offers to library users? Select all that apply.

Reliable

High quality

Useful

Ineffective

Poor quality

Unreliable

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How long have you been involved in the library field?

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

11-16 years

17-21 years

22-26 years

27-31 years

More than 31 years

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* 10. Do you have any other comments about library technology, especially in terms of its effectiveness in serving library users and/or as a tool for library staff?

Library Technology: What's Right and What's Wrong? (NJSLA)

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* 1. Please select your library affiliation below.

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* 2. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the technology devices (such as computers, laptops, tablets, and others) that you offer to library users?

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* 3. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your Integrated Library System (ILS) in serving the needs of library users and staff?

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* 4. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the ease of use of your online digital services (including the library website, e-resources such as downloadable e-books, e-media, electronic journals, databases, and any other offerings) in serving the needs of library users and staff?

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* 5. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your library's Internet connection in serving the needs of library users and staff?

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* 6. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your library's WiFi system in serving the needs of library users?

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* 7. Which of the following words would you use to describe the technology you use as a library staff member (including staff computers, your internet connection, and other technology you use to perform your work)? Select all that apply.

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* 8. Which of the following words would you use to describe the technology your library offers to library users? Select all that apply.

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* 9. How long have you been involved in the library field?

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* 10. Do you have any other comments about library technology, especially in terms of its effectiveness in serving library users and/or as a tool for library staff?

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* 11. (Optional) If you are outside of the USA, please share your country name here!

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* 12. If offered again in the future, how might this survey be improved?