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Welcome to the survey "Exploring Researchers' Needs for Access to Library Materials Abroad". 

The purpose is to define the scope of need within the academic community for access to books published in foreign languages held in library stack collections in other countries – and what impact better access might have on research results.

This survey is conducted by the National Library of Sweden for the EODOPEN project https://eodopen.eu. Co-funded by the European Commission, EODOPEN builds on the Ebooks-On-Demand ("EOD") book digitization service provided by some 80+ European libraries and networks. 

For more information, kindly contact Kate Parson kate.parson@kb.se

1.
Where are you located, and with which university or institution are you affiliated?
 
Country where you are conduct your studies/research:
Educational institution or research centre, please also specify department:
2.
Specify which countries likely hold the library materials in your area of interest. Hold the Ctrl-button to mark multiples.
3.
Specify which languages of publication are useful for you to gain access to. Hold the Ctrl-button to mark multiples.
4.
Which is your academic level of work/studies?
5.
What is your specific area of studies/research, in relation to your need for access to library materials abroad? Multiple answers can be given.
6.
Which statement best describes your needs, when you require access to library materials?
7.
How often do you use your main research library in at typical month?
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Physical visits
Remote interactions
8.
Do you require materials in formats accessible for blind and partially sighted users? Multiple answers can be given.
9.
What types of library materials do you most frequently need? Multiple answers can be given.
10.
How well do you rate your own knowledge on the range of digital resources offered by your library?
11.
Which digital resources and databases do you use to access study and research materials?
12.
How would you rate at present, the accessibility of digital resources related to library materials you need from abroad?
13.
Are there specific topics within the group of needed library materials abroad, for which you find difficult to access? Multiple answers can be given.
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Humanities
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Sciences
Business and Economics
Education
Fine Arts & Design
Communications and Media Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Environmental Studies & Sustainability
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Interdisciplinary Studies
Combination of topics.
Other topics
14.
Which language(s) do you require materials in? Please specify, and the extent of your needs.
 AlwaysMostlySometimesRarelyNever
Swedish
Finnish
Sami
Meänkieli
Romani
English
German
French
Other language
15.
What kinds of use(s) do you apply to the material? Multiple answers can be given.
16.
How often do you use inter-library loan services for accessing materials from other libraries? From libraries in...
 NeverSeldomOften
your own country
Sweden
Scandinavia
Europe
Africa
America
Asia
Other
17.
How satisfied are you generally with inter-library loan services?
18.
Are there any upcoming research projects or specific materials you anticipate needing in the near future?
19.
How would you prefer your library support your future research needs?
20.
How desirable would remote, digital access services be, if that was an option (regardless any current obstacles and barriers)?
21.
If remote digital access was possible, which reasons describe best why it is desirable? Choose the most important reasons to you and your work.
22.
What kinds of impacts would you expect remote, digital access to library materials would make on the outcomes and quality of your own research results? Choose up to three answers that you find most important.
23.
Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding the library community’s resources and services related to your research.
24.
Are you willing to share more about your individual experiences, the impact of access on your work, and/or your needs in a follow-up interview? If so, kindly provide your email address.
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Many thanks for taking the time to participate in our survey! Your comments are most appreciated and will provide libraries with valuable insight and help to develop better services. Good luck with your studies and research!