eBook / eReader Survey

The Lee's Summit Library Media Department is considering the integration of an eBook platform in our elementary schools. If your building/district has implemented eBooks in your schools, we would appreciate completion of the electronic survey below. The survey will require about 10 minutes of your time. Thank you!
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  1. Please indicate your school district and grade levels served.


  1. Do you purchase eBooks? (If NO, do not complete the rest of the survey. If YES, please continue the survey.)
    Yes
    No


  1. If yes, what vendor(s)/platform(s) do you use? (ex: Follett Shelf, OverDrive, etc.)


  1. How do you purchase eBooks?
    as a stand-alone school
    through a district contract
    through a consortium
    other purchase method


  1. Do you have free choice of eBook selection or are the eBooks pre-selected/bundled by the vendor?
    Free choice
    Vendor selected/bundled
    Combination of free choice and vendor selected


  1. Do you provide eReader devices (ex: Kindle, Nook, etc.) for checkout to patrons? Check all that apply.
    students only
    staff only
    both
    none


  1. If you provide eReader devices for patron use, which device(s)? Check all that apply.
    Nook
    Kindle
    iPad
    Tablet
    Laptop
    Other


  1. Do you allow students and staff to download eBooks to personal devices?
    yes
    no


  1. Please describe who is primarily responsible for the maintenance and delivery of your eBook program. (ex: Library Staff, Technology Staff, Other)


  1. Approximately how much time does district staff spend troubleshooting problems with the eBook platform and/or eReader devices?
    less than 1 hour per week
    1-5 hours per week
    6-10 hours per week
    more than 10 hours per week


  1. If you do spend time troubleshooting, briefly describe the kinds of problems you encounter.


  1. What is the total cost of your eBook program for this school year (include costs for eBooks, eReader software, devices, subscriptions, etc.)?
    less than $100
    $100 - $499
    $500 - $999
    $1,000 - $2,500
    over $2,500


  1. How is your eBook program primarily funded? Check all that apply.
    District funding
    Department funding
    Building funding
    Technology funding
    Grant funding
    PTA
    Other


  1. How do you handle damage or replacement costs for eReader devices? Check all that apply.
    District funding
    Building funding
    Patrons pay for damage/loss
    Other
    Not applicable


  1. Have you experienced copyright issues with eBooks?
    yes
    no


  1. If you have experienced copyright issues with eBooks, please describe.


  1. Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy for your eReader program?
    yes
    no


  1. What did you find to be the most challenging obstacle(s) to implementing and maintaining the eBook program? Check all that apply.
    Lack of time to manage technological aspects
    Lack of time for user training (students and/or teachers)
    Server issues
    Compatibility issues
    Vendor issues
    Not enough books available to meet demand
    Not enough devices available to meet demand
    Patrons have difficulty accessing and using the eBooks
    Copyright issues
    Other (please share details in next question)


  1. Please share other challenges you experienced when implementing your eBook program.


  1. Please share any final thoughts or recommendations. Thank you!