Kentucky Virtual Library

In what type of library do you work?
Public Library
School Library (PreK-12)
Academic Library
Special Library–Corporate
Special Library–Government
Special Library–Law
Special Library—Medical

Please indicate in what county your library is located.
Provide drop-down menu for selection

How familiar are you with KYVL?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not very familiar
KYVL, what’s that?

How many people on staff are familiar with KYVL resources?
Very few
About 50%
More than half
All of them

How often do you use or refer customers to the online resources offered by KYVL?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Very Seldom / Never

How comfortable are you referring patrons to KYVL?
Very
I prefer to guide them through it.
I’ve rarely found the need to refer
Not sure of all available for use.

Does your library currently have training opportunities for staff on KYVL’s resources?
Yes
No
Not Sure

Do you find yourself avoiding KYVL because of lack of experience?
Yes
No

Would you be interested in additional training about KYVL and how to use it?
Yes
No

Do you feel you would benefit from a training session?
Yes
No

What would be the best way for you to learn more about KYVL?
Exploring it on your own.
Self-paced online tutorial
Webinars, instructor led
Seminars at Library Conferences
Face to Face training at your library
Face to Face training at a central library location.
 (What other options can we reasonably respond to?)

What is the prominent question received from patrons in your reference area?
Directional (where are the restrooms/computers?)
Local History (genealogy/family history, obituaries, census records),
Medical (What does my new pill do?, Information on Specific Diagnosis’s )
Informational (basic facts found in a dictionary/Encyclopedia)
Reader’s Advisory

Which question could not be answered by KYVL?
*Local History
*Directional
Medical
Informational
Reader’s Advisory

 Which of followling KYVL resources have you used when helping your library patrons?
Kentuckiana Digital Library
Ebscohost
Academic Search Premier
CINAHL with Full Text
Student Research Center
NoveList
Kids Search
Grolier Online
ProQuest
WorldCat
(Is this all that should be listed?)

 On which of these KYVL resources and services would you like to receive training?
KYVL (General Overview)
Courier Service
Kentuckiana Digital Library
Ebscohost
Academic Search Premier
CINAHL with Full Text
Student Research Center
NoveList
Kids Search
Grolier Online
ProQuest
WorldCat
(Is this all that should be listed?)

KYVL is interested in creating a network of volunteer trainers. If you would be interested in becoming a volunteer trainer or would like more information, please provide your contact information.
Name
Library
Email