Julie CleverleyLeeds Beckett UniversityIn 2017-18 we undertook a pilot project to evaluate OpenAthens, EZ Proxy and Student Record data to enable in-depth analysis of e-resources usage, student engagement and library impact. The project objective was to provide evidence and insight to inform e-resource acquisition so that our users had appropriate, impactful and value for money resources, and thus a successful learning and teaching experience. We are now starting to look at School data, comparing it with NSS results to measure the correlation between usage of and engagement with e-resources and student feedback.
LibQUAL is a standardised survey instrument developed by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) that measures user perceptions of library services. Libraries implement LibQUAL periodically to better understand user priorities and to monitor library performance relative to student and faculty expectations.
UBC Library ran LibQUAL in 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016. While survey questions are broad and results do not prescribe specific actions, the survey helps libraries understand their longitudinal performance in four areas:
Library collections
Access to collections
Library spaces
Customer service
As in past years, UBC Library ran LibQUAL separately at the Okanagan and Vancouver locations. At both locations the survey opened Monday, January 18 and ran for 3 weeks, closing Friday February 5. This report is limited to results of the Vancouver survey.
This webinar will provide an introduction to managing, purchasing and promoting eBooks within an academic context. It will also provide an overview of the key elements of eBook accessibility with reference to the recent HE eBook accessibility audit. With opportunities for questions and to feedback.
Julie CleverleyLeeds Beckett UniversityIn 2017-18 we undertook a pilot project to evaluate OpenAthens, EZ Proxy and Student Record data to enable in-depth analysis of e-resources usage, student engagement and library impact. The project objective was to provide evidence and insight to inform e-resource acquisition so that our users had appropriate, impactful and value for money resources, and thus a successful learning and teaching experience. We are now starting to look at School data, comparing it with NSS results to measure the correlation between usage of and engagement with e-resources and student feedback.
LibQUAL is a standardised survey instrument developed by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) that measures user perceptions of library services. Libraries implement LibQUAL periodically to better understand user priorities and to monitor library performance relative to student and faculty expectations.
UBC Library ran LibQUAL in 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016. While survey questions are broad and results do not prescribe specific actions, the survey helps libraries understand their longitudinal performance in four areas:
Library collections
Access to collections
Library spaces
Customer service
As in past years, UBC Library ran LibQUAL separately at the Okanagan and Vancouver locations. At both locations the survey opened Monday, January 18 and ran for 3 weeks, closing Friday February 5. This report is limited to results of the Vancouver survey.
This webinar will provide an introduction to managing, purchasing and promoting eBooks within an academic context. It will also provide an overview of the key elements of eBook accessibility with reference to the recent HE eBook accessibility audit. With opportunities for questions and to feedback.
Student Attitudes Toward content in Higher Education: Nadine Vassallo, Projec...bisg
New insights based on over 1,600 student responses to the latest survey in BISG's ongoing study tracking the content and tools students say they actually use, points to the increasing role of technology in shaping the future of higher education
The textbook industry is facing significant disruption. To help publishers and authors get a handle on upcoming challenges and opportunities, digital textbook pioneer, June Jamrich Parsons uses Michael Porter Five Forces model to analyze the competitive forces shaping today's multi-billion dollar textbook industry.
Student Attitudes Toward Content in Higher Education, with Nadine Vassallo, P...bisg
The way students learn and instructors teach is undergoing a radical shift, and the role of the traditional print "textbook" as the foundational tool for instruction is changing along with the traditional publishing model. To help shed light on these changes, BISG's Student Attitudes Toward Content in Higher Education survey continues to provide a baseline for tracking the rapid evolution underway in the higher education market. Join Nadine Vassallo, BISG's Project Manager of Research and Information, as she shares data from the most recent volume of Student Attitudes, providing an up-to-the-moment analysis of the current behavioral trends that will inform the development of the higher education industry, and learn more about how Student Attitudes can offer your practical guidance for refining your business strategies in an ever-shifting marketplace.
Infographic: Awareness of OER and OEP in Colleges in ScotlandOEPScotland
The Open Educational Practices in Scotland (OEPS) Project conducted a survey to find out about the level of awareness of open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices (OEP) among college staff in Scotland. In total 236 valid responses were collected in a seven-week period from February 1st, 2016 to March 20th, 2016. This infographic highlights some of the findings. If you are interested in reading the full interim report, please visit http://www.slideshare.net/OEPScotland/awareness-of-open-educational-resources-oer-and-open-educational-practice-oep-in-scottish-colleges-survey-results
Changing Student Attitudes Toward Higher Education with Mike Shannon, co-foun...bisg
While the industry innovates for the future, the fact remains that next-generation digital educational resources are not being adopted, in any significant way, by this generation's students. Mike Shannon, co-founder of Packback Books, discusses ways that the higher ed companies of today can weather the transition into the future by taking aim at their biggest competition: the secondary market for textbooks.
Student Attitudes Toward Higher Education with Nadine Vassallo, Project Manag...bisg
Nadine Vassallo examines how students interact with course content as revealed by the results of the research contained in the latest volume of Student Attitudes Toward Content in Higher Education, one of BISG's longstanding flagship studies.
In February 2013 UBC Library implemented the LibQUAL+® survey for the fourth time, asking a random sample of students and faculty about their experience and expectations of the Library. The LibQUAL 2013: UBC Vancouver survey results report is available now.
Interaction between Librarians and Library Users on Twitter and WeiboCITE
ZHENG, Yi (Faculty of Education, Univeristy of Hong Kong)
LIU, Yuyang (Faculty of Education, Univeristy of Hong Kong)
CHU, Samuel Kai Wah (Faculty of Education, Univeristy of Hong Kong)
HUANG, Hong (School of Information, University of South Florida, United States)
http://citers2013.cite.hku.hk/en/paper_609.htm
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Author(s) bear(s) the responsibility in case of any infringement of the Intellectual Property Rights of third parties.
---------------------------
CITE was notified by the author(s) that if the presentation slides contain any personal particulars, records and personal data (as defined in the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance) such as names, email addresses, photos of students, etc, the author(s) have/has obtained the corresponding person's consent.
Do the Outcomes Justify the Buzz?: An Assessment of LibGuides at Cornell Univ...Steven Adams
Springshare's LibGuides has inspired significant buzz in the library blogosphere. Touted for its "Web 2.0" functions, attractive interface, and ease of use for librarians, Libguides has transformed the way many libraries build web-based research guides. Cornell and Princeton Universities decided to collaborate on an assessment initiative to discover how these guides are valued on each campus. This study goes beyond the "2.0" dogma to empirically determine if LibGuides lives up to its publicity.
Presented By:
Steven Adams
Princeton University
Angela Horne
Director, Management Library, Cornell University
Library as Publisher: New Publishing Ecosystems John Warren
Many academic libraries are moving into the publishing landscape, and an increasing number of university presses are now part of their university library infrastructure. The business of libraries and publishers are now intertwined and overlapping. Libraries have been proponents of open access, whereas many scholarly publishers have been wary about, if not hesitant to implement, open models. How are priorities such as funding and sustainability achieved? The Mason Publishing Group, an initiative within the George Mason University Library, provides support and resources to the George Mason University community for creating, curating, and disseminating scholarly, creative, and educational works. Programs and services of the Mason Publishing Group include the George Mason University Press, scholarly communication and copyright, University dissertation and thesis services, the Mason institutional repository (MARS), electronic journal hosting and publishing, and data publication. Planned services include publication of e-books and conference proceedings. This session provides an overview of the current library publishing landscape and efforts at Mason to create and sustain this initiative.
Presented at the Washington Research Library Consortium 2015 Annual Meeting by John W. Warren- Head, Mason Publishing Group/George Mason University Press, George Mason University Libraries
Myth vs. Truth: The Real Story of College TextbooksAmanda Straub
Did you know the amount students spend on textbooks is one of the only college expenses that’s declining?
Here are a few myths and truths about college course materials that may be news to you…
Nottingham Trent University and Alexander Street have
partnered to pilot an in-depth view on analytics, demonstrating
user engagement and impact of use. They will share findings
on how e-resources were used and how these analytics can
go beyond simple cost-per-use evaluation to support effective
decision making on the marketing and promotion of resources
and improve our understanding of how library users are
engaging with the resources we provide.
Student Attitudes Toward content in Higher Education: Nadine Vassallo, Projec...bisg
New insights based on over 1,600 student responses to the latest survey in BISG's ongoing study tracking the content and tools students say they actually use, points to the increasing role of technology in shaping the future of higher education
The textbook industry is facing significant disruption. To help publishers and authors get a handle on upcoming challenges and opportunities, digital textbook pioneer, June Jamrich Parsons uses Michael Porter Five Forces model to analyze the competitive forces shaping today's multi-billion dollar textbook industry.
Student Attitudes Toward Content in Higher Education, with Nadine Vassallo, P...bisg
The way students learn and instructors teach is undergoing a radical shift, and the role of the traditional print "textbook" as the foundational tool for instruction is changing along with the traditional publishing model. To help shed light on these changes, BISG's Student Attitudes Toward Content in Higher Education survey continues to provide a baseline for tracking the rapid evolution underway in the higher education market. Join Nadine Vassallo, BISG's Project Manager of Research and Information, as she shares data from the most recent volume of Student Attitudes, providing an up-to-the-moment analysis of the current behavioral trends that will inform the development of the higher education industry, and learn more about how Student Attitudes can offer your practical guidance for refining your business strategies in an ever-shifting marketplace.
Infographic: Awareness of OER and OEP in Colleges in ScotlandOEPScotland
The Open Educational Practices in Scotland (OEPS) Project conducted a survey to find out about the level of awareness of open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices (OEP) among college staff in Scotland. In total 236 valid responses were collected in a seven-week period from February 1st, 2016 to March 20th, 2016. This infographic highlights some of the findings. If you are interested in reading the full interim report, please visit http://www.slideshare.net/OEPScotland/awareness-of-open-educational-resources-oer-and-open-educational-practice-oep-in-scottish-colleges-survey-results
Changing Student Attitudes Toward Higher Education with Mike Shannon, co-foun...bisg
While the industry innovates for the future, the fact remains that next-generation digital educational resources are not being adopted, in any significant way, by this generation's students. Mike Shannon, co-founder of Packback Books, discusses ways that the higher ed companies of today can weather the transition into the future by taking aim at their biggest competition: the secondary market for textbooks.
Student Attitudes Toward Higher Education with Nadine Vassallo, Project Manag...bisg
Nadine Vassallo examines how students interact with course content as revealed by the results of the research contained in the latest volume of Student Attitudes Toward Content in Higher Education, one of BISG's longstanding flagship studies.
In February 2013 UBC Library implemented the LibQUAL+® survey for the fourth time, asking a random sample of students and faculty about their experience and expectations of the Library. The LibQUAL 2013: UBC Vancouver survey results report is available now.
Interaction between Librarians and Library Users on Twitter and WeiboCITE
ZHENG, Yi (Faculty of Education, Univeristy of Hong Kong)
LIU, Yuyang (Faculty of Education, Univeristy of Hong Kong)
CHU, Samuel Kai Wah (Faculty of Education, Univeristy of Hong Kong)
HUANG, Hong (School of Information, University of South Florida, United States)
http://citers2013.cite.hku.hk/en/paper_609.htm
---------------------------
Author(s) bear(s) the responsibility in case of any infringement of the Intellectual Property Rights of third parties.
---------------------------
CITE was notified by the author(s) that if the presentation slides contain any personal particulars, records and personal data (as defined in the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance) such as names, email addresses, photos of students, etc, the author(s) have/has obtained the corresponding person's consent.
Do the Outcomes Justify the Buzz?: An Assessment of LibGuides at Cornell Univ...Steven Adams
Springshare's LibGuides has inspired significant buzz in the library blogosphere. Touted for its "Web 2.0" functions, attractive interface, and ease of use for librarians, Libguides has transformed the way many libraries build web-based research guides. Cornell and Princeton Universities decided to collaborate on an assessment initiative to discover how these guides are valued on each campus. This study goes beyond the "2.0" dogma to empirically determine if LibGuides lives up to its publicity.
Presented By:
Steven Adams
Princeton University
Angela Horne
Director, Management Library, Cornell University
Library as Publisher: New Publishing Ecosystems John Warren
Many academic libraries are moving into the publishing landscape, and an increasing number of university presses are now part of their university library infrastructure. The business of libraries and publishers are now intertwined and overlapping. Libraries have been proponents of open access, whereas many scholarly publishers have been wary about, if not hesitant to implement, open models. How are priorities such as funding and sustainability achieved? The Mason Publishing Group, an initiative within the George Mason University Library, provides support and resources to the George Mason University community for creating, curating, and disseminating scholarly, creative, and educational works. Programs and services of the Mason Publishing Group include the George Mason University Press, scholarly communication and copyright, University dissertation and thesis services, the Mason institutional repository (MARS), electronic journal hosting and publishing, and data publication. Planned services include publication of e-books and conference proceedings. This session provides an overview of the current library publishing landscape and efforts at Mason to create and sustain this initiative.
Presented at the Washington Research Library Consortium 2015 Annual Meeting by John W. Warren- Head, Mason Publishing Group/George Mason University Press, George Mason University Libraries
Myth vs. Truth: The Real Story of College TextbooksAmanda Straub
Did you know the amount students spend on textbooks is one of the only college expenses that’s declining?
Here are a few myths and truths about college course materials that may be news to you…
Nottingham Trent University and Alexander Street have
partnered to pilot an in-depth view on analytics, demonstrating
user engagement and impact of use. They will share findings
on how e-resources were used and how these analytics can
go beyond simple cost-per-use evaluation to support effective
decision making on the marketing and promotion of resources
and improve our understanding of how library users are
engaging with the resources we provide.
Library Simplified Library/eBook User and Non User Surveyjamesenglish
This survey sumarizes the differences between users and non users of libraries with regard to eBooks. The purpose of the survey was to inform the product development team of a library eBook Reader.
Why the Resistance? Trends and Results from a Collaborative Survey on E-book ...Charleston Conference
2014 Charleston Conference
Thursday, Nov 6, 3:15 PM
Debbi Dinkins, Stetson University
Anne Cerstvik Nolan, Brown University Library
Kathleen Sacco, SUNY Fredonia
How libraries are dealing with the changing technological environment, as well as the larger context of Americans’ reading and library habits, and what they expect from libraries in the future.
At the American Library Association's National Library Legislative Day, Pew Internet Director Lee Rainie will discuss 11 key takeaways from the Project's libraries research.
Today’s rising generation of readers, known as millennials, includes digital natives, savvy social media users, and consumers who are more concerned with quality and value than brand loyalty. In September 2014, a Pew Research Center study stated that people under 30 read more than their elders and utilize libraries for information not found on the internet.
To further validate this claim, Publishing Technology partnered with OnePoll to survey 2,000 respondents in the US and UK, aged 18-34, to dig deeper into the reading lives of millennials and identify the ways publishers could better connect with this audience.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
2. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
Survey methodology:
An email invite was sent to 46,651 LJ and SLJ
newsletters subscribers on August 5, 2010, with a
reminder to non-responders on August 20. In addition,
the survey link was advertised in LJ/SLJ newsletters.
The survey closed September 3, 2010 with 1,842 total
respondents:
781 Public libraries
697 School libraries
364 Academic libraries
3. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
Number of ebooks available
28%
18%
22%
12%
20%
None Under
250
250 -
999
1,000 -
2,499
2,500
or
more
67%
14% 12%
7%
None 1 to 20 21 to
100
Over
100
Public Library
Mean*= 1,529 ebooks Mean*= 33,830 ebooksMean*= 49 ebooks
Q. How many ebooks does your library currently subscribe to or own?
* Mean # of ebooks based on those who offer ebooks.
Academic LibrarySchool Library
6%
22%
19%
32%
21%
None <1,000 1K-9K 10K-
49K
50K+
4. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
ebook categories offered
86%
84%
76%
69%
46%
10%
8%
3%
23%
24%
39%
34%
40%
18%
11%
84%
90%
39%
35%
26%
56%
51%
42%
Gen'l adult nonfiction
Gen'l adult fiction
Bestsellers
YA fiction
Children's fiction
YA nonfiction
Children's nonfiction
Reference (non-circulating)
Children's picture books
Scholarly monographs
Public School Academic
Q. Which categories of ebooks does your library currently offer users? Check all that apply.
5. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
Growth in ebook circulation
84%
15% 1%
77%
22%
1%
65%
34%
1%
Increase Stay the
Same
Decrease
School
Academic
Public
Q. Compared to last year, do you expect this year’s circulation
of ebook titles will increase, stay the same or decrease?
Overall % Change
Projected:
+ 36%
+ 18%
+ 26%
77%
84%
22%
15%
6. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
Top barriers to ebook usage
Q. What hinders the public from reading your library’s ebook content? Check all that apply.
#3Limited access to ereading
devices
#2Limited titles available
Public School Academic
Unaware of ebook availability #1 #1 #1
Not available for preferred
devices
#2
Lack of training #3 #3
Difficulty with DRM #2
Difficult to read onscreen/ online #3
7. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
How do you market ebooks?
80%
52%
52%
43%
35%
11%
81%
23%
21%
24%
3%
5%
4%
11%
General online catalog/OPAC
Unique ebook catalog on website
Fliers/bookmarks
Library newsletter
Social Networking
Classes/Student Instruction
Library website
Other
Public School
Q. How does your library market the availability of ebooks in your library?
8. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
ebooks: Impact on other formats
53%
56%
61%
21%
8%
7%32%
26%
36%
0% 50% 100%
Academic
School
Public
ebooks help 'grow'
use of other
formats
Neither
ebooks reduce
usage of other
formats
Q. Do you feel the popularity of ebooks is having an impact on the use of other formats?
For instance, do you feel that the library’s offering of books ‘grows’ usage
of print and/or media for a new category of library users?
9. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
If not currently offering ebooks, when?
32%
28%
28%
5%
13%
16%
47%
34%
24%
25%
16%
32%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Academic*
School
Public In the next 12 months
1 to 2 years from now
Longer than 2 years
from now
No plans to offer
ebooks
Q. Do you expect your library will offer ebooks…?
Base = Libraries who do not currently offer ebooks. *academic libraries base size is small (n=19)
10. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
Reading device(s) used most often
61%
52%
36%
16%
25%
52%
9%
13%
72%
9%
84%
12%
22%
70%
9%
Personal laptop/Computer/Netbook
Dedicated ebook reader
Other portable device
Library Computer
Don't know
Public School Academic
Q. What device(s) do your library users most often use to read ebooks? Check all that apply.
11. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
Does your library circulate
preloaded ereading devices?
26%
37%
24%
63%
57%
69%7%
11%
6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Academic
School
Public
Yes Not currently, but considering No
Q. Does your library circulate preloaded ereading devices?
12. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
User preferred ebook formats
7%
23%
14%
6%
36%
39%
13%
32%
40%
44%
42%
35%
20%
23%
14%
16%
53%
24%
ePub
PDF
Optimized for dedicated
ebook device
Optimized for other mobile
device
Full-text HTML
Don't know
School Academic Public
Q. In which format do users generally prefer ebooks? Check all that apply.
13. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
Percentage of materials budget
spent on ebooks: current and projected
11%
55%
27%
4%
2%0%
7%
32%
34%
27%
0% 1%-2% 3%-5% 6%-
10%
More
than
10%
3%
28%
31%
22%
17%
1% 3%
9%
25%
62%
0% 1%-2% 3%-5% 6%-
10%
More
than
10%
Public Library
Current, Mean% = 2.5%
In 5 Years, Mean % = 7.4%
Q. What percentage of you library’s materials budget do ebooks currently represent
and what percentage do you predict ebooks will represent in 5 years?
Base = Respondents involved in the purchasing process of ebooks for their library.
Academic LibrarySchool Library
Current, Mean% = 7.2%
In 5 Years, Mean % = 18.0%
Current, Mean% = 2.7%
In 5 Years, Mean % = 7.4%
15%
58%
15%
7% 5%
0%
11%
29% 31% 29%
0% 1%-2% 3%-5% 6%-
10%
More
than
10%
14. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
Budget sources for ebooks
Q. Which budget line does the purchase of ebooks come from? Check all that apply.
Base = Respondents involved in the purchasing process of ebooks for their library.
Public School Academic
Electronic resources budget 32% 50%
Separate budget for all downloadables 27%
Print resources budget 18% 35%
Separate budget for ebooks only 12% 14%
Multimedia budget 11%
LMC book budget 90%
School district budget 16%
School technology budget 13%
AV budget 5%
15. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
Top ebook purchase decision factors
Q. What factors influence your decision to purchase an ebook for your library? Check all that apply.
Base = Respondents involved in the purchasing process of ebooks for their library.
#1#2Faculty request
Public School Academic
Usage statistics/ Projected
Usage
#1 #1 #3
User request #2
Book reviews #3 #3
Inclusion in bundles with
attractive pricing
#2
16. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
ebook usage license model
Q. What ebook usage license model is currently employed at your library?
41%
Both 12%
39%
40%
Both 35%
23%
20%
Both 19%
59%
Public
AcademicSchool
Single ebook use at a time Unlimited access/ simultaneous use
8% Other 2% Other 2% Other
17. Public, School and Academic Library ebook Survey
For more information from the
LJ/SLJ Survey on ebooks and libraries:
Watch the pages of LJ/SLJ
Specialized Cross-Tab Reports will be
made available for purchase
Contact : Ian Singer isinger@mediasourceinc.com
or Roy Futterman rfutterman@mediasourceinc.com
