From: "DeVoe, Kristen" <DevoeK_at_cofc.edu>
*Please excuse any cross posting*
Hello,
I write a short survey column for The Charleston Report, "A publication
written for publishers, vendors, product developers, merchandisers, and
wholesalers who are interested in expanding their library market." For the
upcoming issue I would like to write on how libraries are utilizing
Publisher Websites.
I am including a link to a short survey (nine questions) on the topic but I
am also listing the questions below if you care to respond to me via email
(off-list please at<mailto:devoek_at_cofc.edu> devoek_at_cofc.edu). All survey
responses are confidential. If you have time, please respond to any or all
of the questions and if you care to add anything feel free, as the purpose
of this column is to find out what librarians think. Your participation is
appreciated.
Link to The Charleston Report Publisher Website Survey:
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=800352192564>http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=800352192564
The Questions (if responding via email please reply to
<mailto:devoek_at_cofc.edu>devoek_at_cofc.edu):
1. What type of library do you work in?
2. What is your position within your institution?
3. Do you utilize publisher websites for one or more of the following
(please feel free to add your own):
*Direct Online Ordering
*Browsing Products/Titles for Collection Development
*Title Verification
*Finding Contact Information
*Pricing Information
*Other (please specify)
4. What kinds of information are you looking for on publisher websites?
5. How useful do you find the information that is available on most
publisher websites that you visit?
*Very Useful
*Moderately Useful
*Not Very Useful
*I do not visit publisher websites
*Other (please specify)
6. What (if any) additional information would you like to see included on
a publisher's website?
7. Please list any features that you feel should be included on a
publisher website (i.e. searching capabilities, browsing capabilities, etc.).
8. Please identify any areas where you feel many publishers could improve
their website.
9. Please feel free to leave any additional comments or feedback on your
experiences with using publisher websites.
Sincerely,
Kristen DeVoe
Kristen E. DeVoe
Electronic Resources Librarian
Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29424
Phone: (843) 953-6671
Email: <mailto:devoek_at_cofc.edu>devoek_at_cofc.edu
Received on Wed May 31 2006 - 01:27:24 EDT