SAF eBooks Survey

Thank you for participating in this survey, which is administered by SAF's publications department. The data collected will be used to inform strategic direction within the books program and will aid in vendor selection and eBook capabilities. The questions focus on participant relationships/experiences with eBooks, devices used, functionality expectations, thoughts about eBook pricing, and institutional access options. If you have additional comments you would like to provide, feel free to reach out via email to Jennifer Kuhn, Director of Publications, at kuhnj@safnet.org.

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* 1. How would you best describe your reading preferences?

I only read printed materials.

I only read digital materials.

I have no preference for print or digital reading.

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* 2. Describe your relationship with eBooks. (Select all that apply.)

I read eBooks regularly.

I have read an eBook in the past year.

I prefer printed books, but would read an eBook under certain circumstances.

I have never read an eBook, but would be open to it.

I do not intend to ever read an eBook. I will always read only print books.

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* 3. Do you agree or disagree with this statement: “The content of an eBook is just as valuable as the same content in printed format.”

I agree.

I disagree.

Other (please comment):

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* 4. Assume that SAF publishes a new book that you intend to buy. What format would you buy?

I would buy the print version only.

I would buy the eBook version only (assuming it would work on my preferred device).

I would buy the print and eBook together if it was priced right.

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* 5. What devices do you use either at work or at home? Select all that apply.

iPhone

iPad

Droid

Windows Phone

Other SmartPhone

Laptop or desktop computer

Kindle classic

Kindle Fire

Other (please specify):

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* 6. If you were to read an eBook, what device would you use to read it?

iPhone

iPad

Droid

Windows Phone

Other SmartPhone

Laptop or desktop computer

Kindle classic

Kindle Fire

N/A: I would not read an eBook

Other (please specify):

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* 7. Describe your thoughts about how much eBooks should cost.

eBooks should be free because they cost nothing to produce.

eBooks should cost about the same as the printed book because I know they are not free to produce, market, distribute, or host.

eBooks should cost slightly less than a printed book because there is no cost for paper, printing, or shipping, but I know they are not free to produce, market, distribute, or host.

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* 8. Which of the following applies to you?

I would pay a few dollars more to have a book I wanted in both print and eBook format.

I would not pay a few dollars more to have a book I wanted in both print and eBook format.

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* 9. If SAF ever decides to partner with a software company to host eBooks, which of the below functionalities would you expect in the ideal eBook reader? Select all that apply.

Page-flipping function

Note-taking function

Highlighting function

Bookmarking function

Read aloud function

Citation function

N/A: I would never use an eBook

Other (please describe):

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* 10. If SAF offers institutional licensing for their eBooks, would your institution purchase access for you and your colleagues?

Yes, if it were priced right and the content were valuable to our work.

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