[Publib] Fw: Summary data: Librarians' Experiences with Online Communication Tools, Part 1

[Holly Blosser]

> Hello -
> 
> (Please excuse any cross-posting)
> 
> A few months ago, we posted a link to a survey about Librarians
> Attitudes towards and Experiences with Online Communication Tools.  We
> would like to thank everyone who participated - we were delighted with
> the response!  We are analyzing the data now, and wanted to post an
> update.  Below you will find a summary of the information about
> Librarians' Experiences with Online Communication Tools.  There are
> three sections included:  electronic discussion lists/boards; blogs
> and wikis.
> 
> After we analyze the data further, we will post an additional summary
> - this will include information about librarians' attitudes towards
> these tools, and similarities and differences across age, type of
> library and type of work.  Expect this update in 4-6 weeks.
> 
> Thank you!  Please direct any questions about this project to
> Anne-Marie or Rachel:
> 
> Anne-Marie Deitering - anne-marie.deitering at oregonstate.edu
> Rachel Bridgewater - bridgewa at vancouver.wsu.edu
> 
> 
> ********BEGIN SUMMARY*************
> 
> 
> (907 total Reponses)
> 
> DISCUSSION LISTS OR BOARDS
> 
> When was the first time you regularly read or contributed to a
> discussion list or message board (eg. a list-serv web-based discussion
> group etc)?
> 
> in the last six months                          17%
> in the last year                                 3%
> in the last two years                            5%
> between two and ten years ago                   42%
> more than ten years ago                         31%
> I have never read a discussion list or board     1%
> 
> (skipped this question)                          52
> 
> 
> In the last six months, how often have you READ a discussion list or
> board
> 
> Never                                            0%
> Daily                                           89%
> Weekly                                           8%
> Monthly                                          1%
> A few times                                      2%
> 
> (skipped this question)                          64
> 
> 
> In the last six months how often have you CONTRIBUTED to a discussion
> list or board?
> 
> Never                                            9%
> Daily                                           10%
> Weekly                                          18%
> Monthly                                         18%
> A few times                                     43%
> 
> (skipped this question)                          68
> 
> What kinds of lists or discussion boards have you used (check all that
> apply?)
> 
> List or board maintained by a professional organization (eg. STS-L)
> 
> Read                                            90%
> Contributed                                     53%
> None of the above                                7%
> 
> (skipped this question)                          67
> 
> 
> List or board related to your hobbies or leisure activities
> 
> Read                                            59%
> Contributed                                     35%
> None of the above                               38%
> 
> (skipped this question)                          77
> 
> 
> Topical List or board related to your profession (eg. IL-I)
> 
> Read                                            94%
> Contributed                                     65%
> None of the above                                2%
> 
> (skipped this question)                          68
> 
> 
> Private or internal list or board to communicate with co-workers
> 
> Read                                            61%
> Contributed                                     54%
> None of the above                               36%
> 
> (skipped this question)                          74
> 
>
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Holly Blosser
Ft. Vancouver Regional Library District
Vancouver, WA
hblosser at fvrl.org