1. Did you know that Bibliofile existed prior to the paper version?

Yes -- 40%
No -- 59%

1a. If yes, how did you learn about it?

 Online version -- 22%
 Bulletin board announcements -- 7%
 Friend -- 5%
 Instructor -- 5%
 Other -- 14%
 No answer provided -- 50%

2. Have you ever visited the online version of Bibliofile?

Yes -- 36%
No -- 64%

Some written responses:
"One issue is that it doesn't seem to be updated regularly. I stopped reading last fall b/c every time I went to the site it was the old info." 

"Just never had the time when on-line -- only have time to check email."

3. Do you find Bibliofile provides useful information?

Yes -- 37%
No -- 13%
Sort of -- 2%
No answer provided -- 48%

Some written responses: 
"It is so easy to miss important and informative information within our school and this is a good way to provide that information succinctly." 

"I've only read it twice - and though all the info. wasn't of interest there was at least a little that caught my interest."

"The information is useful and it brings people in the department together.  It gives them something in common and promotes community in the department."

"Yes, but not information that I couldn't get elsewhere." 

4. What would you like to see featured in Bibliofile? (Check all that apply)

Articles on student organizations -- 55%
Articles on faculty and faculty publications -- 52%
DLIS news -- 65%
Student events and happenings -- 65%
Job information -- 74%
Student editorials -- 54%
Other -- 1%

5. Would you ever contribute an article to Bibliofile?

Yes -- 39%
No -- 37%
Maybe -- 8%

Some written responses:
"It would be good to institute policies that encouraged a wide variety of students to contribute their thoughts on an issue - maybe incorporate writing for Bibliofile into duties for other positions in the dept."

"If asked, I would.  I wouldn't submit anything blindly."

"If I do something interesting enough for people to want to read about, I'd happily write & submit something."

"I have enough writing to do with my school work.  I like to have a life outside of the LIS building, thank you."

6. In what format should the editors publish Bibliofile?

Online version -- 28%
Print version -- 8%
Both -- 50%

7. Is there a need for Bibliofile?

Yes -- 74%
No -- 7%

Some written responses:
"Students would benefit from a comprehensive information source.  Too often flyers are not seen in the hallways or elevators so students might miss out on deadlines or key events.  One useful and timely source would be a nice complement to flyers and other information sources."

"I think it could be laid out better, and actually be fewer pages.  Easy for me to say without helping you lay it out."

"'Dunno: Seems to be a need for finding out if people know it exists." 
 

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Last updated April 26,  2002