NASA Library Survey

Library Survey

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

This information collection meets the requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507, as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You do not need to answer these questions unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 2700-0153 and this information collection expires on 9/30/2021. We estimate that it will take 5 minutes to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions.

1. What is your awareness of your NASA Center’s physical library?

• I do not know if we have one

• We have one, but I have not used it

• We have one, I have used it, but I do not use it regularly

• We have one, I use it regularly

2. Which physical library, if any, do you use the most often for NASA work?

• I do not use physical libraries for NASA work

• NASA Center library

• University library

• Public library

3. Are you aware that by using a simple internet search tool (Google, Google Scholar, Yahoo, etc) you may be receiving results that are actually funded as NASA e-library resources?

• No

• Yes

4. What is your awareness of specific contents provided by your NASA Center's online e-library?

• I am not aware of any specific content provided by the NASA online e-library

• I am aware of specific e-library content, but I do not use it

• I am aware of specific e-library content, but I do not use it regularly

• I am aware of specific e-library content, and I use it regularly

5. How often do you visit a virtual, online, electronic, web-based, or similar library for work?

• Never, or almost never

• Less than 10 times a year

• Once a month

• Two to three times a month

• Once or twice a week

• Every day, or almost every day

6. Do you have access to journal databases outside of NASA? (e.g. university, external colleague, etc.)

• No

• Yes

7. How often do you use librarian services for research assistance?

• Never, or almost never

• Less than 10 times a year

• Once a month

• Two to three times a month

• Once or twice a week

• Every day, or almost every day

8. How well do NASA resources meet your work related research needs?

• I do not have research needs

• My research needs are being met

• My research needs are mostly being met

• Some of my research needs are being met

• Few or no research needs are being met

Demographic Information

9. What is your primary job function?

• Researcher

• Engineer

• Manager

• Mission Support

• Other. Please Explain:

[if they select other, open up a text box for free response, up to around 250 characters]

10. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

• Trade or Technical Certificate

• Some College (no degree)

• Associate's Degree (e.g., AA, AS)

• Bachelor's Degree (e.g., BA, BS)

• Master's Degree (e.g., MA, MS, MBA)

• Doctoral/Professional Degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD, JD)

11. What is your job level?

• Entry level

• Mid-level

• Senior level

• Executive

12. What is your age group?

• under 30

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60 or older

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