Ebooks Survey Results

eBooks Survey Results

Question 1: Would you like to see the library offer eBooks?

Comments to Question 1: Would you like to see the library offer eBooks?• I don't have enough money to buy one of the readers now. If you buy eBooks, will you buy fewer copies of popular authors'

books.

• I would only be interested if they were available for multiple formats, not just an e-reader. (could be used on computers in general)

• Spend $ on regular books.

• I would have choose several of the options below, but had to only could select my 'top' choice.

• if they don't work with a macintosh, they are useless

• I would buy something to use ebooks! I think it is a great technology to see the library start to offer!

• if they are easy to use

• You could probably assess a small electronic fee for this service

• I am tied to a computer all day, I want to enjoy paper books that are easier on the eyes in the evening.

• Only if you offer the readers as well.

• I read about half of my books as eBooks.

• yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Please, please

• I would like to see the money devoted to other uses. The electronic readers are expensive and, I believe, too fragile for lending in a public library. Use the money to make more electronic rescorces available instead. Thanks

• I would like to be able to check out the electronic reader (Kindle)

• i dont own an ireader now but will purchase one if the library offers ebooks

• I would never use one.

Comments to Question 1: Would you like to see the library offer eBooks?

• Especially all formats including PDF

• The survey only allows you to pick one type of fiction. I would read more than one.

• yes, but I think a small collection would be best to start. Maybe 30 titles

• I would like to see the ACPL offer the eBooks as content one could download into their own reader, but not the actual readers.You'll kill yourself with overhead, tech support and other issues if you try to do this.

• It's VERY convenient; no waiting.

• I prefer regular paper books.

• It would be cool.

• But not at the expense of print and audio books.

• Eventually! Currently, I think the technology is too new and will change - as may the format. Reconsider in 2 - 3 years.

• Yes, I would love it. As a matter of fact I have been considering getting the PLAC card so I could access other Indiana libaries.

• Got no Internet except at the library, so it would kind of defeat the purpose! : ) I'm 36 and technologically "over the hill." I bet the young hipsters would love it though, so more power to ya.

• Need download types to allow multiple picks. I would have picked: Mystery Sci/Fi Christian Fiction

• only if you continue to offer books on CD!

• Want to get a B&N Nook but need to be able to get ebooks from library first!

• but we don't have a kindle.

• Books I want to read someday list would be nice. Being notifed that a favorite author release a book and is now available might be nice.

• I would like to see ePUB eBooks, as these should work with the most readers possible.

• I would rather you spend the money on childrens' programs, more staff to staff the check out area, and allowing more items to be placed on hold.

• I don't own an e-book reader, so I wouldn't see any benefit from this format.

• I've given 2 gifts this Christmas and if one is received, I would love to have e-books available!!• Paper books are just fine.• The ebooks will be a good way for the library to save money and possible offer more books, but like myself, many

library users do not have a way of listening to the ebooks. I beleive a system needs to be developed to accommodate all library users

• Eventually yes, but right now the technology seems to be too diverse, like the beginnings of taped films--Beta vs. VHS. Which technology do you choose? The library might end up with lots of e-books that were simply no longer usable. With a tight budget, it doesn't make sense either to cover all the bases or to just choose one brand that might be obsolete. So, eventually "yes"; at this time, "no".I think if sales of these devices are rising, then it would be a nice resource. I'm still not ready to read a book off a machine, I prefer a hard copy of my material :o)

• I would love this!!• I have cut back on the books I check out because I love my Kindle so much!• For multiple readers and the ability to read the book on the library's website or download the book to my computer for

reading with Microsoft Reader• Only if they are for school/work purposes. I am against the purchase of novels, etc. for our library at this time.• Make sure to give warnings before charging people for overdue books. I payed an insanely high price for books not

even told were due!! >:-(• this survey needs to let us pick more than 1 option!, I'd do fic/non-fic booksIt's a good idea, but we probably would not

use that service at this time& probably not in near future. • It would be nice, but eBooks take away from what a library really is for.• thats is what i was searching for today...trying to decide to buy one for Christmas gift

Comments to Question 1: Would you like to see the library offer eBooks?

Question 2: If so, do you own a:

Other Comments to Question 2: If so, do you own a:

• I don't have one yet

• Palm and a laptop

• ipod

• would buy a kindle if you did

• iphone/ipod touch

• Microsoft Reader on a pda phone other than blackbe

• iphone, blackberry and Kindle

• computers

• iPhone

• nook (Barnes & Noble)

• I am looking into a purchase

• no

• computer

• Nook (Barnes and Noble)

• IPhone

• Kindle for iPhone

• PC

• Palm

• PDA (Treo)

• I plan to buy a Sony Reader in 2010


• I plan to buy a Sony Reader in 2010

• None but looking at Sony and Nook that can read PD

• ipod

• Touch Pro

• computer

• Ipod touch

• DESK TOP

• Planning on purchasing a Nook from Barnes & Noble

• none

• None

• will have nook

• nook

• No.

• none

• Palm

• none of the above

• No i do not own one.

• iphone

• IPod touch

• iPhone

• none


• laptop

• Do not own one yet for the above reasons.

• netbook w/ Kindle software loaded

• smart phone with Windows Mobile

• I don't own but know many that do

• Nook

• looking at Nook

• Adobe Acrobat

• Android Phone

• none yet

• netbook

• None at this time

• my husband is considering the one offered by B & N

• Sony Palm

• IPOD Touch

• Would like a Nook

• no

• home computer

• Nook


• considering a Nook

• eBook Reader from eBookwise

• ipod and mp3

• Plan on buying Nook

• Will soon own a Nook (Barnes & Noble)

• I am in the process of deciding which type of e-reader to buy. The one I get will definately be influenced by the format of e-books available at ACPL.

• IPod Touch with Kindle app

• toshiba laptop with e-reader and adobe

• Soon, but not yet

• I plan on buying one in the future

• Desk top, laptop, pda, and smart phone with windows installed

• Droid (like a Blackberry. . .)

• DSi

• Nook

• Sony Reader

• no

• HTC

• Kindle and Sony Reader

• PC

Question 3: Would you read the eBook using a:

Other Comments to Question 3: Would you read the eBook using a:• Sony Reader, iPod touch

• imac and ipod

• mac book or ipod touch

• phone other than blackberry

• nook (Barnes & Noble)

• no

• Nook (Barnes and Noble)

• Generic that will work on several devices

• iPhone

• Pocket PC

• PDA and Computer/Laptop

• What ever will read PDF's

• Ipod touch

• nook and laptop

• nook

• No.

• all of the above including the nook

• I'm not sure which I'd buy

• iphone

• I would buy whatever was compatible with the library's offerings

Other Comments to Question 3: Would you read the eBook using a:

• IPod touch

• iPhone

• probably wouldn't read--I like paper

• Under current technology - Kindle.

• Smart phone

• Nook

• Nook

• Android Phone

• none yet

• pdf reader

• Sony Palm, Computer

• IPOD Touch

• Nook

• Haven't got one yet, but plan to.

• no

• Nook

• eBook Reader

• Nook

• Nook

• I would most likely use an e-reader, but occasionally would read from my computer, too.

Other Comments to Question 3: Would you read the eBook using a:

• IPod Touch

• The one sold at Barnes and Noble

• desktop, laptop, pda, smart phone with windows installed

• Droid

• DSi

• Nook

• this survey needs to let us pick more than 1 option! sony & laptop

• Sony Reader

• still shopping for one - like sony and kindle

• HTC

Question 4: What types of books would you like to see the library offer in the eBook format?

Question 5: If Fiction, would you download:

Other Comments to Question 5: If Fiction, would you download:

• fantasy, mystery, historical

• Mystery, Historical Fiction, and Christian Fiction

• Many types, including Young Adult

• everyhting I take out, Sci Fi, Mystery, Historical

• I don't know, let's see what you offer first

• All of the above except Christian

• All of the above!

• best sellers

• all varieties

• African American Fiction

• realistic fiction

• Many types

• Young Adult

• all genres

• mystery, sciFi, historical, etc

• all of the above

• A combo of mystery, sci-fi & historical fiction

• all different types of fiction

• Romance,mystery, fantasy

• everything! • all

Other Comments to Question 5: If Fiction, would you download:

• best-sellers

• Christian, sci fi, historical, and general fiction

• literary fiction and children's literature

• Mystery and Romance

• Mystery, Romance, Historical, and Christian

• whatever tickled my fancy - I do like historical



• All of the above except Christian Fiction

• westren

• Young adult fiction, literary fiction, chick lit

• Literature

• Best Sellers

• Since the buttons won't let me pick more than one category: mystery, sci-fi/fantasy, current fiction

• probably everything but christian

• classics

• Thriller


• I already specified that I do not feel this is the right time to purchase these.

• again, more than 1 choice would be ideal! romance, scifi, historical

• classics

Question 6: If Non-Fiction, would you download:

Other Comments to Question 6: If Non-Fiction, would you download:• computers, health, languages, popular nonfiction

• Many types

• I don't know, let's see what you offer first

• All of the above except computer

• genealogy

• Education Field - Professinal Development

• Science, Philosophy

• geneaology

• Genealogical books

• art and culture

• health related/research

• all

• christian based and childrens

• biography

• biography

• CRAFT

• biography

• many different genres including mags and newspaper

• & history, history, buisess, lit, computer bks

• A combination of books listed above.

Other Comments to Question 6: If Non-Fiction, would you download:

• All school like subjects

• everything!

• all

• how-tos on arts & crafts, decorating, sewing, etc.

• Christian, leadership, history

• bios


• biographies

• technical

• crafting, gardening, language study, kids stuff

• a variety of the above

• History, Language Study, self help, new age

• cook books

• biographies

• multiple categories: reference books, history, biographies, computer

• instructional

• all of the above plus whatever is available electronically

• Those applicable to my workfield (nursing)

• history, lang study, lit

• Christian

Other Comments to Question 6: If Non-Fiction, would you download:

• Health

• religion

• true crime

• all except language

• possibly pet books and crochet books

Question 7: Who would be reading these books:

Question 8: How many eBooks would you borrow in a month:

Question 9: What loan period would you like to see when downloading a book:

Question 10: Who filled out this survey: