Library survey polls students on their technology usage

The Library Services started an online survey called "How Do You Use Technology?" on March 22 and will close for data collection on April 16.

The objective of the survey is to "have an idea of how technologically savvy ACC students are, what are the popular on-line resources and electronic equipments they use, and then decide which resources the library will use or develop in order to attend the students," said Adrian Erb, ACC e-Resources Librarian.

The survey focuses on questions related to smart phone use, how many text messages students send per day and which social networks, like Facebook and Myspace, students use the most.

"Students text all the time. We want to know if they would like to use text messages as a library resource," said Erb.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to be completed and is confidential. However students must enter their personal data if they wish to participate on the draw of three $120 prizes. To participate on the drawing the student must finish the survey at library.austincc.edu/survey/Spring2010/ and be currently enrolled at ACC.

"We did some research about technology use in the past, but this time we wish to expand it. We want to know how many students use iPhones, Blackberries or Android phones, if they would use a Library application on their phones. Every student that takes the survey will be help to build the library of the future," said Erb.

Erb urges students to participate.