How often would you say you typically access one of the NOVEL databases? (Please select the choice that most closely matches the frequency of your use of the databases)

Please select from the following list Daily Several times each week Once a week Several times each month Once a month Once every few months A few times each year Have never used

 

Please indicate the subject area(s) of the databases you used the last time you accessed the NOVEL databases.  (Please select all that apply)

  Business

  General Reference

  Health

  History

  Newspapers

  Science

  Spanish language materials

  Multicultural issues

  Social, political, or economic issues

  Literary criticism or authors

  Other (Please specify)

On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 representing "Did not meet my information need" and 5 representing "Completely met my information need," please indicate the degree to which your information need was met the last time you accessed the NOVEL databases.

Did not meet my information need                             Completely met my information need

                            1           2           3           4           5

Did you encounter any difficulty finding the information you were seeking the last time you accessed the NOVEL databases?

  NO

  YES  (If yes, please specify)

What do you like best about the NOVEL databases?

From what location are you accessing this survey?

  a)  home

  b)  work

  c)  school

  d)  school or academic library

  e)  public library

  f)  special library (e.g., hospital, business, etc.)

  g)  other  (Please specify)

How did you first find out about the NOVEL databases?

  a)  Through a teacher

  b)  Through a librarian/school media specialist

  c)  Through a flyer or other printed ad

  d)  Through the media (newspaper, radio, TV, etc.)

  e)  Through Google™ or another search engine

  f)  Through the State Library website

  g) Through a link on another website

  h)  Other  (Please specify)   

Which of the following age groups includes your age?

  a) 14 years or younger

  b) 15-19 years

  c) 20-34 years

  d) 35-54 years

  e) 55-64 years

  f) 65-74 years

  g) 75-84 years

  h) 85 or older

Please indicate your gender:

  Female

  Male

Please indicate your home zip code: 

Do you have any other comments you would like to share about the NOVEL databases?

When you have completed the survey, please click on DONE to submit your survey.  Click on RESET ONLY IF YOU WISH TO CLEAR ALL FIELDS AND START OVER.  Thank you for sharing your thoughts!