[Genealib] Library Purchasing Survey

[lcarter at arlsmail.org]

Carolyn,
  I responded to the survey several days ago, but
wanted to make some additional comments to explain some of my
answers.  Also, I had questions about some of the choices as I was
not sure exactly what the options given entailed.

It would be
great to have fully indexed and searchable digital versions of titles that
we could purchase.  You might also want to look at a way that
libraries could purchase but our registered users could download from you
from our purchase.  We use a system for popular reading materials
called OverDrive and our patrons seem to like it.  That kind of model
might work well for you.  

For our in house, non-computer
savvy users, we would need to be able to print a hard copy of what they
need.  CDs in my opinion are not the best way for libraries because
of the technical issues.  Online with the ability to add the cataloog
record into our OPACs so people know they are available is my
preference.

There were a couple of other things , but no cannot
remember.

Thanks for taking the time to ask

Laura W.
Carter
Heritage Room Librarian
Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606
voice (706) 613-3650 
Ext. 350
FAX (706) 613-3660



> 
>
Given the current economic conditions, both publishers and libraries
are
> finding it increasingly difficult to provide needed
genealogical
> materials to customers. Genealogical Publishing
Company and Clearfield
> Company would like to understand the
library purchasing environment in
> order to better support
libraries in providing and maintaining quality
> collections. A
test survey of Virginia librarians provided useful
> information
and your participation will enrich the responses.
> 
> We
invite you to participate in the following survey and thank you for
> your time in doing so.
> 
> A survey summary will
be posted on the weekly blog that can be found at
>
GenealogyandFamilyHistory.com.
> 
> Click on this link to
participate:
> 
>
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=yOvlXRChqeNFwqFL2kjAew_3d_3d
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<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=yOvlXRChqeNFwqFL2kjAew_3d_3d>
 
>
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=yOvlXRChqeNFwqFL2kjAew_3d_3d>
> 
> Carolyn L. Barkley, GPC Library Consultant
> 
> RR 1 Box 710
> 
> Roseland, VA 22967-9211
>

> 434-325-1161
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