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Q1.
The Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery is investigating the possibility of adding new technologies for use in the library. Your input will help ensure that we are selecting technologies of interest to the UMBC community. We anticipate the survey to take approximately 5 minutes.
Q2.
Which of the following best describes you?
First-year Undergrad
Second-year Undergrad
Third-year Undergrad
Fourth-year Undergrad
Fifth-year Undergrad
Master’s Student
PhD Student
Professional Certificate Student
Non-Degree Seeking Student
Other
Q3.
If you chose Other, please specify
Q4.
What best represents the subject area of your major or concentration?
Biological Sciences
Business/Management/Economics
Chemical, Biochemical, & Environmental Engineering
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Computer Science & Electrical Engineering
Education
Geography & Environmental Studies
Health Sciences and Services
Humanities, Languages, and Cultural Studies
Information Systems
Marine Biotechnology
Math & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Media & Communication Studies
Music
Physics
Political Science and Public Policy
Psychology and Social Sciences
Theater
Visual Arts
Independent Study
Undecided / Other
Q5.
On average, how often do you visit the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery during a semester, either for school work or personal use?
Never
Once a semester
Monthly
Weekly
Several times a week
Daily
Multiple times a day
Q6.
Which of the following do you think the library currently offers? Check all that apply.
PC computers
Mac computers
Printers/copiers
Scanners
Scanner with text to audio capability
Assistive technology (e.g., screenreaders, text enlargers)
Record players
Microfiche reader
Collaborative screen-sharing devices
Group study rooms
Individual study rooms
Presentation practice space
Laptops for checkout
Cameras for checkout
Tripods for checkout
Microphones and audio recorders for checkout
Final Cut Pro workstation
Green screen
Sound recording booth
Request items from other libraries
Online article databases
Full-text articles online
Full-text books online
Videos online
Online renewals
Q7.
How would you rate your familiarity with the following technologies?
Q7.
How would you rate your familiarity with the following technologies?
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
Smartphone
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
Tablet (e.g., iPad, Kindle, other)
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
Laptop (PC, Macbook, Chromebook)
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
Desktop (PC or Mac)
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
Wearables (e.g., smartwatch)
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
Gaming console
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
Virtual or Augmented Reality devices (e.g., Google glass, full headsets)
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
3D printer
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
Laser cutter
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
CNC router
I neither own nor have used one of these
I don't own one but have used it once or twice
I don't own one but have used multiple times
I own one but hardly use it
I own one and use it regularly
Q8.
How would you rate your skills in:
Q8.
How would you rate your skills in:
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Conducting research online using resources through the library (e.g., databases, journal articles, ebooks)
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Conducting research online using non-library resources (e.g., Google, Wikipedia)
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Conducting research in the library (e.g., finding books and other collections, working with Reference librarians)
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Developing presentations
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Developing data visualizations and infographics (e.g., charts, timelines)
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Creating geographic visualizations (e.g., ArcGIS)
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Designing websites
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Text mining
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Data mining
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Computer troubleshooting
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Using power tools
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Making or fixing electronics
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
3D printing
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
VR/AR immersive experiences
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Videogames
Never done this
Beginner (Have tried it but not very familiar)
Proficient (Some experience, somewhat confident)
Advanced (Done this frequently and comfortable using it and showing others)
Q9.
What types of skills would be you be interested in developing or expanding?
3d modeling and printing
Use of VR and AR immersive equipment and experiences
Development of immersive experience for VR/AR devices
Game design
ArcGIS and other data visualization tools
Robotics or electronics
Fabrication workshop tools (laser cutters, CNC routers)
Web design
Data mining
Text mining
Other
Q10.
If you chose Other, please specify
Q11.
If you had to select only one of the following to be added to the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery, which would you select?
3d printer
Virtual or Augmented Reality equipment
Computer workstations for designing VR/AR experiences
Game design workstations
ArcGIS and other data visualization workstations
Robotics or electronics
Laser cutters, CNC routers, and/or similar equipment
Web design workstations
Text mining workstations
Data mining workstations
Other
Q20.
If you chose Other, please specify.
Q13.
What kinds of projects might you use the selected technology for?
Q14.
Do you have any other comments or suggestions related to technology in the library?
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