NYS Library Technology Needs Survey In preparing for the 2014 Legislative Session, NYLA has identified technology infrastructure needs as a talking point that resonates with elected officials. To substantiate our assumptions, NYLA is conducting a survey of public libraries to gauge the technology needs across the state. Capacity Question Title * 1. How many computer workstations do you have available to the public? Question Title * 2. How long is the average wait for a public computer? Question Title * 3. How many additional workstations do you estimate would be required to accommodate the needs of your patrons without waiting? Question Title * 4. If you were to install new workstations to meet patron demand, do you have adequate space in your library to accommodate them? Yes No Question Title * 5. Does your library have adequate printer, copier and scanner capability? Yes No Question Title * 6. Does your library have access to a broadband internet connection? Yes No Age of Public Computing Infrastructure Question Title * 7. What is the average age of your computer workstations? Question Title * 8. When is the last year you purchased new computers? Question Title * 9. How many of your workstations are over five years old? Budget Issues Question Title * 10. Please estimate what percentage of your annual budget is spent on technology? (Including hardware and software, both public and staff use; excluding databases and circulating materials such as e-books) Question Title * 11. Please estimate what percentage of your annual budget is spent on telecommunication expenses? (telephone and internet connections) Access / Training Question Title * 12. Does your library have a dedicated English as a Second Language workstation? Yes No Question Title * 13. Does your library have adaptive technology to accommodate patrons with disabilities? Yes No Question Title * 14. Does your library offer digital literacy training programs for patrons? Yes No Question Title * 15. Does your library have access to tutorial software for basic programs such those contained in the Microsoft Office suite? Yes No Question Title * 16. If yes, can the software accommodate English as a Second Language and special needs patrons? WiFi Question Title * 17. Does your library run a wireless network for patrons to access? Yes No Question Title * 18. If yes, is the capacity of your wireless network adequate for patron needs (e.g., does it slow down during peak times)? Question Title * 19. If yes, do you restrict WiFi access during non-library hours? Tablets & eBooks Question Title * 20. Please estimate what percentage of your library’s annual budget is spent on eBooks? (acquiring licenses and/or devices, lending and management)(This is an estimate only.) Question Title * 21. Does your library lend devices (tablets, eReaders, laptops, etc.) for use within the library or for circulation? Contact Information Question Title * 22. Library Name: Question Title * 23. Address: Question Title * 24. Library System: Question Title * 25. Name of person completing survey: Question Title * 26. Contact e-mail address: Done
