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Digital Library/Repository Use Questionnaire - The UK Data Archive
Author: Rajveen
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The following questionnaire is designed to investigate your use of the UK Data Archive (http://www.data-archive.ac.uk / http://www.esds.ac.uk/) and other types of digital libraries/repositories on the Web. Your participation will help to support a Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) User Needs/Webometric Study of Public Repositories in the UK.

This study is a cooperative initiative that is being carried out by researchers from the University of Wolverhampton and Loughborough University: http://cybermetrics.wlv.ac.uk/DigitalRepositories/index.html.
If you have any questions or queries about this questionnaire please do not hesitate to contact Raj Dhiensa at Loughborough University: R.Dhiensa@lboro.ac.uk.

Before you begin, please note:

-We encourage you to complete the questionnaire regardless of whether or not you use the UK Data Archive.

-The information gathered from the questionnaire will be kept in strict confidence, and analysed only in aggregated form.

-The questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
About You
1    Gender
Male Female
2    Age
17 years and below 18 - 24 years
25 - 65 years 66 years and above
3    Occupation
Accountant
Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Allied Health Professional
Business Manager
Lawyer/Attorney/Barrister
Lecturer/Professor/Academic Researcher
Librarian/Information Professional
Nurse
Physician
Pharmacist
Retired
Student
Teacher
Other please specify:
4    Country of residence:
The UK Data Archive and Usage
5    How did you first learn about the existence of the UK Data Archive?
Through a journal/newsletter announcement
Through an advertisement on a flyer or pamphlet
At a trade show/conference
Through a Web search engine query
From a colleague/friend
Other please specify:
6    Are you a user of the UK Data Archive?
Yes, I am a user of this repository
No, I was not aware of this resource until now
No, but I think it is a resource that I would like to use in the future
No, this resource is too difficult and complicated to use
No, I do not have any reason to use this particular resource
No, there are other resources that better suit my information needs
If your answer is YES, proceed to question 7. If your answer is NO, proceed to question 19.
7    What is your usual access point to the UK Data Archive?
My personal home page links directly to the site
I follow a link to the site from another page on the Web
It is bookmarked on my Web browser as a favourite site
I search for it by name through a Web search engine
I type in the URL to go directly to the site
Other please specify:
8    How often do you use the UK Data Archive?
Everyday
Once a week
2 - 3 times a week
Approximately every 2 weeks
Only a few times throughout the year
9    For what purpose(s) do you use the UK Data Archive?
If applicable, state more than one
10    The material on the UK Data Archive is usually relevant to what I need
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Agree Strongly Agree
11    Is there any type of information that you would like to see available through the UK Data Archive?
12    Have there been any unexpected benefits as a result of your use of the UK Data Archive?
Yes No
13    If your answer to question 12 is YES, please explain or comment on the benefits:
Design of the UK Data Archive
Read the following statements concerning the design of the UK Data Archive and tick one of the responses
14    This repository is easy to use
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Agree Strongly Agree
15    I tend to find the information that I need quite quickly
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Agree Strongly Agree
16    Navigational assistance is available and helpful
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Agree Strongly Agree
17    The files are quick to download
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Agree Strongly Agree
18    The material is usually displayed in a format that is compatible with my PC
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Agree Strongly Agree
Other Repository Usage
19    Have you used any other type of digital library or repository?
Yes No
20    If your answer to question 19 is YES, please specify the name(s) of the digital libraries or repositories that you have used:
21    For what purpose did you use another digital library or repository?
You may select more than one option below.
To retrieve and use text-based resources for personal learning purposes
To retrieve and use images, maps, diagrams or other visual aids
To retrieve teaching materials
To contribute or deposit material into the repository for others to use
Other please specify:
Follow UP
22    Would you be willing to be approached for an email interview?
Note: An interview will give us the opportunity to ask you a few in-depth questions. It will not take up too much of your time and your name will be kept anonymous. Some of your comments may be included in a study report.
Yes No
23    If your response is YES, please provide your email address:


Questions with '*' sign must be answered

   

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