Name of Institution:
City:
1. How satisfied are you with the content found in
the TexShare databases?
( For a list of core collection TexShare databases
go here:
http://www.texshare.edu/programs/academicdb/databases2004.html
)
1 2 3 4 5
Unsatisfied Very
Satisfied
2. How easy is it for you to find the information
you need using the TexShare databases?
1 2 3 4 5
Very Easy Very
Difficult
3. Since you and your staff have started using the
TexShare databases, do you find:
(CLICK ON ONE ANSWER ONLY)
You are able to answer a greater number of reference
questions than before
There has been no change in the number of reference questions
answered
N/A – have not used TexShare databases enough to determine
their effect on answering reference questions
4. Since you and your staff have started using the
TexShare databases, do you find
(CLICK AS MANY AS APPLY)
You use the databases to give users access to full text
resources that your library DOES NOT own in print
You use the databases to give users easier access to full
text resources that your library DOES own in print
You can stop buying print materials because the same information
is available for free through the TexShare core
collection
N/A – have not used TexShare databases enough to determine
their professional usefulness
5. What barriers have your library encountered in
providing the TexShare databases to your users?
(CLICK AS MANY AS APPLY)
Staff has problems selecting which database to use when
answering reference questions
Staff is not aware of what information is contained in the
databases
Not enough publicity about the TexShare databases
Too many mouse clicks to access the desired information
Patrons would rather use Web search engines (i.e. Google)
for research
Staff is confused about passwords/logons
Staff is confused about who is allowed to use the databases
(i.e. are they for staff only; can school children use
them, etc….)
My library has not encountered barriers
Other (PLEASE SPECIFY)
6. How do you currently access the TexShare databases?
Library link (either public or academic) provided on the
TexShare homepage
(www.texshare.edu or http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/texshare/pl/index.html)
via a Web page you maintain at your library
Other (please specify)
7. What other suggestions might you offer to improve
access to and use of the TexShare databases?
When you have completed the survey please press the
submit button. Thank you!
