Student Technology Use 2012
Welcome!
This survey is being conducted by Librarians at the Newton Gresham Library at SHSU. We are interested in our students' use of current and emerging technology such as tablets and e-readers.
This survey will take approximately 10-20 minutes and you may exit at any time if you change your mind about participating. No personally identifying information is required to participate.
You do have the option to provide your SHSU email address at the end of the survey to enter a prize drawing; the winner will receive a free Barnes & Noble NOOK HD tablet!
If you choose to enter the prize drawing, your email address will not be used for any other purpose and will be deleted after the drawing is complete.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this survey, please contact the principal investigator, Erin Cassidy, at 936-294-4567 or [email protected].
Thank you for your participation!
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Other Technologies
1. Please mark all the technologies you recognize by name:
Blogs Pinterest
Chat / Instant Messaging (IM) Podcasts
Delicious RSS
E-reader SecondLife
Facebook Skype / VOIP
Foursquare / other geosocial networking sites Tablet Computer
GoodReads Twitter
Google+ YouTube
MySpace None of them
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Internet & Computer Use
2. Do you have internet access at home?
Dial-up I have internet, but don't know what kind
DSL / Cable None, I don't have internet at home
Satelite
Other (please specify)
3. Do you have wifi / wireless internet at home?
Yes Don't know
No
* 4. Do you use a desktop computer at home?
Yes
No, but I am interested in using a desktop computer at home
No, and I have no interest in using a desktop computer at home
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Computers (Desktop)
5. How often do you use the desktop computer at home?
Daily (one or more times a day)
Weekly (one or more times a week)
Monthly (one or more times a month)
Occasionally (less than once a month)
6. Is the desktop computer a PC or a Mac?
PC Don't know
Mac
7. Approximately how old is this desktop computer?
0-1 month 1-2 years
1-6 months 2-4 years
7-12 months more than 4 years old
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Computers (Laptop)
* 8. Do you use a laptop computer?
Yes
No, but I am interested in using a laptop
No, and I have no interest in using a laptop at this time
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Computer (Laptop - cont.)
9. How often do you use the laptop computer?
Daily (one or more times a day)
Weekly (one or more times a week)
Monthly (one or more times a month)
Occasionally (less than once a month)
10. Is the laptop a PC or a Mac?
PC Don't know
Mac
11. Approximately how old is the laptop?
0-1 month 1-2 years
1-6 months 2-4 years
7-12 months More than 4 years old
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Computer (Tablet)
DEFINITION: A tablet computer includes devices supporting the download and use of apps, such as iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Kindle Fire, NOOK HD, NOOK Tablet, and NOOK Color.
* 12. Do you use a tablet computer?
Yes
No, but I am interested in owning a tablet computer
No, and I have no interest in using a tablet computer at this time
13. Would you be interested in library services that use tablets, such as: (check all that apply)
Check out tablets for academic use
Check out / download digital books, newspapers, and other content from the library to be read on your tablet
Download and read newsletters from university offices and departments (Library newsletter, Sam eNewsletter, Student Services, your college or department, etc.)
Download an app for reading the library newsletter, both the current issue and the archives
Download apps for searching and downloading journal articles
Use iPad FaceTime, Skype, or a similar tool to get live help from a librarian
Print wirelessly to campus printers
No, I would not be interested in library services that uses tablets
Other (please specify)
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Computer (Tablet - cont.)
14. What brand of tablet do you use? (if you have more than one, please select the one you use most often)
ASUS: Nexus, Eee Slate, Transformer Pad, Slider Pad, or MeMo Pad
Blackberry PlayBook
Google Nexus
iPad (any generation/model)
KINDLE: Fire or Fire HD (larger or smaller screen)
Lenovo ThinkPad Windows Tablet
MOTOROLA: XOOM or Xyboard
NOOK: Tablet, Color, HD, or HD+
TOSHIBA: Thrive or Excite
SAMSUNG: Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Note, or Series 7 Slate
SONY: Tablet P or Xperia Tablet S
Other (please specify)
15. How often do you use your tablet computer?
Daily (one or more times a day)
Weekly (one or more times a week)
Monthly (one or more times a month)
Occasionally (less than once a month)
16. Approximately how old is your tablet computer?
0-1 month 1-2 years
1-6 months More than 2 years old
7-12 months
8 17. What do you use your tablet computer for? (check all that apply)
Education
Recreation
Work
Other (please specify)
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E-reader
DEFINITION: An e-reader is a handheld device primarily for e-book reading and does not support downloading of apps, such as a NOOK Touch or Kindle e-reader.
* 18. Do you use an e-reader?
Yes
No, but I am interested in owning an e-reader
No, and I have no interest in owning an e-reader at this time
19. Would you be interested in library services that use e-readers, such as: (check all that apply)
Check out e-reader pre-loaded with course textbooks
Check out e-reader pre-loaded with course reserves (readings assigned by your professor in addition to your purchased textbooks)
Check out e-reader pre-loaded with popular titles like New York Times bestsellers (fiction and nonfiction)
Check out digital books, newspapers, and other content to be read on your e-reader
Download and read newsletters from university offices and departments (Library newsletter, Sam e-Newsletter, Student Services, your college or department, etc.)
No, I would not be interested in library services that use e-readers
Other (please specify)
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E-reader (cont.)
20. What brand of e-reader do you use? (if you have more than one, please select the one you use most often)
KINDLE: Paperwhite, Keyboard, DX, or the classic "Kindle"
KOBO: Touch, Glo, Mini, or Arc
NOOK SimpleTouch (with or without GlowLight)
Sony Reader
Don't Know
Other (please specify)
21. Approximately how old is your e-reader?
0-1 month 1-2 years
1-6 months 2-4 years
7-12 months More than 4 years old
22. How often do you use your e-reader?
Daily (one or more times a day)
Weekly (one or more times a week)
Monthly (one or more times a month)
Occasionally (less than once a month)
23. What do you use your e-reader for? (check all that apply)
Education
Recreation
Work
Other (please specify)
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Mobile Phone
* 24. Do you own a mobile phone?
Yes
No, but I am interested in owning a mobile phone
No, and I have no interest in owning a mobile phone at this time
25. Would you be interested in library services that use mobile phones, such as: (check all that apply)
Ask the library questions through text message
Ask the library questions through instant message (IM)
Search for and read journal articles
Search for library books
Read electronic books or course reserves
Receive reminders when books are due
Renew books you have checked out
Make online payment of library fines
No, I would not be interested in library services that use mobile phones
Other (please specify)
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Mobile Phone (cont.)
26. How old is your mobile phone?
0-1 month 1-2 years
1-6 months 2-4 years
7-12 months More than 4 years old
27. What type of phone do you own? (If you own more than one, please indicate the one you use most often)
Android iPhone
Blackberry Don't know
Other (including smart or "not smart" phones)
28. What features do you use on your mobile phone? Not all features will be available on all mobile phones. (check all that apply)
Chat / Instant messages (IM) QR code readers
Download and use apps Take photos / videos
Email Text messages
Find map / directions Watch videos
Play MP3 audio files Web browsing
Phone calls
29. How often do you use text messages?
Daily (one or more times a day)
Weekly (one or more times a week)
Monthly (one or more times a month)
Occasionally (less than once a month)
Never
13 30. How often do you browse the web on your mobile phone?
Daily (one or more times a day)
Weekly (one or more times a week)
Monthly (one or more times a month)
Occasionally (less than once a month)
Never
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Twitter is a real-time short-messaging service.
* 31. Do you use Twitter?
Yes
No, but I am interested in using Twitter
No, and I have no interest in using Twitter at this time
32. Would you be interested in library services that use Twitter, such as: (check all that apply)
Ask questions
Follow updates on library news, events, and resources
No, I am not interested in library services using Twitter
Other (please specify)
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Twitter (cont.)
33. How do you predominately use Twitter?
Posting my own messages
Following other users
Both posting and following equally
34. What do you use Twitter for? (check all that apply)
Education
Recreation
Work
Other (please specify)
35. How often do you use Twitter?
Daily (one or more times a day)
Weekly (one or more times a week)
Monthly (one or more times a month)
Occasionally (less than once a month)
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RSS Feeds
RSS is a web technology that allows you to receive automatic updates for blogs, news feeds, and other routinely updated websites.
* 36. Do you subscribe to any RSS feeds, whether for work, school, or recreation?
Yes
No, but I am interested in RSS feeds
No, and I have no interest in RSS feeds at this time
37. Would you be interested in library services that use RSS, such as: (check all that apply)
Updates on new library books and resources
Updates on library news and events
No, I would not be interested in library services that use RSS feeds
Other (please specify)
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RSS Feeds (cont.)
38. How often do you use RSS feeds?
Daily (one or more times a day)
Weekly (one or more times a week)
Monthly (one or more times a month)
Occasionally (less than once a month)
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Chat / Instant Messaging (IM)
Chat / Instant Messaging (IM) is a real-time, text-based tool for having online conversations.
* 39. Do you use chat / IM services?
Yes
No, but I am interested in using chat / IM services
No, and I have no interest in using chat / IM services at this time
40. Would you be interested in library services that use chat/IM, such as: (check all that apply)
Asking questions through chat/IM
Adding the library to your contact list or "Buddy list" in your chat / IM program
No, I am not interested in library services using chat/IM
Other (please specify)
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Chat / IM (cont.)
41. What chat/IM service do you use? (If you use more than one service, please select the one you use most often)
AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) MSN
Facebook Chat Trillian
Google Talk Windows Live Messenger
ICQ Yahoo! Messenger
iChat WhatsApp
Microsoft Lync Don't know
Other (please specify)
42. How often do you use chat / IM services?
Daily (one or more times a day)
Weekly (one or more times a week)
Monthly (one or more times a month)
Occasionally (less than once a month)
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Podcasts
Podcasts are digital audio and/or video recordings available online for streaming or download to a personal computer or listening device (such as an MP3 player).
* 43. Do you download, watch, or listen to podcasts?
Yes
No, but I am interested in downloading, watching, or listening to podcasts
No, and I have no interest in downloading, watching, or listening to podcasts at this time
44. Would you be interested in podcasts created by the library, such as: (please check all that apply)
Instructional podcasts about using the library
Local history podcasts
Podcasts on topics in your subject area (Literature, Criminal Justice, Business, etc.)
No, I am not interested in podcasts created by the library.
Other (please specify)
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Podcasts (cont.)
45. What do you use podcasts for? (check all that apply)
Education
Recreation
Work
Other (please specify)
46. How often do you download, watch, or listen to podcasts?
Daily (one or more times a day)
Weekly (one or more times a week)
Monthly (one or more times a month)
Occasionally (less than once a month)
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Other Forms of Technology
47. Would you be interested in library services that use any of these technologies? (check all that apply)
Blogs Pinterest
Facebook Second Life
Foursquare or other geosocial networking sites Skype / VOIP
Goodreads YouTube
Google+ I am not interested in library services using any of these technologies MySpace
Other (please specify)
48. Please share other forms of technology you think the library should use to provide services:
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Please tell us a little about you
* 49. Your student status / classification:
Freshman (0-29 completed hours) Masters
Sophomore (30-59 completed hours) PhD
Junior (60-89 completed hours) Non-degree-seeking / Continuing education
Senior (90+ completed hours)
Other (please specify)
* 50. Your gender:
Male Prefer not to answer
Female
* 51. Your birth year
* 52. You take classes (please check all that apply):
Face-to-face at SHSU main campus Online (no face-to-face class time)
Face-to-face at The Woodlands Center Hybrid (mostly online with some face-to-face class time)
Face-to face at University Park (Tomball)
Other (please specify)
24 * 53. Your major or degree is in the College of:
Business Administration Humanities & Social Sciences
Criminal Justice Sciences
Education Don't know / Undecided
Fine Arts & Mass Communication
Other (please specify)
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