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Results of "Mobile Device" Survey from Ryerson University Library and Archives
December 14, 2009 22:41
The survey (results only from undergrads) looks at how these people are using mobile tools and resources in November, 2009.
It also serves as a follow-up to a Novemeber, 2008 survey about mobile devices/cell phones.
Questions include:
+ Ownership of Internet Capable Handheld Device
66% said they have a devices that's capable.
+ Types of Phones/Devices
"Other" was the leader, followed by Blackberry
+ Internet Usage
Number one was email and two was Facebook/Twitter. The results also point out that 25% of people with Internet access on their phone/device do not use it.
+ Non-Internet Usage
Talking to friends/family was first.
+ Importance of Free WiFi
79% of undergrads said it was very important.
+ Currently Used Library Services
Over 50% were unaware of the mobile services the library offered.
+ Other Library Services Requested
Search articles and e-books were first and second.
+ Ownership of eBook Readers
2.5% had a dedicated e-book reader. It will be interesting to see if this number changes a lot with the recent introduction of the Kindle in Canada.
Access the Complete 2009 Survey Results
Source: Ryerson University Library and Archives
(via @ neichenlaub)
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