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Canadiana includes documents (books, periodicals, brochures, etc.) published in Canada as well as documents published in other countries but written by Canadians or about Canada. Early Canadiana refers to Canadiana published before 1900. Presently, Early Canadiana is available in three formats: original paper, microfiche, and on the World Wide Web via the Early Canadiana Online website.


1. Which statement best describes you as a user of Early Canadiana? NOVICE (I have recently discovered Early Canadiana.) INCIDENTAL (I am interested in a specific topic, some of which happens to be included in Early Canadiana.) OCCASIONAL (I use Early Canadiana periodically in support of a hobby or personal interest.) AVID (I use Early Canadiana intensely to support my hobbies or personal interests.) PROFESSIONAL (I use Early Canadiana as part of my professional or scholarly activities.) 2. Including today's use, which formats of Early Canadiana have you used? Check all that apply. Original paper Microfiche World Wide Web (WWW) 3. How often do you use Early Canadiana material in original paper, microfiche or WWW format? This is my first time Rarely (less than once a month) Monthly (on average, 1-3 times per month) Weekly (on average, 1-3 times per week) Daily
If you have not used an item, please go to Section C.
*4. How did you find the item* you just used?** I used the Search function. I used the Browse function. Someone gave me the URL for the item. I used the item before and bookmarked it. I followed a link from another website. Other If you chose Other, please specify: *5. Please select the best description of your reason for using this item:* Curiosity (e.g., checking out the site) Genealogy Personal interest/hobby (e.g., local history) Professional purposes (e.g., journalist, lawyer, archivist) Scholarly research Teaching purposes Student assignment Other *6. How did you use this item* today?** Looked up something (e.g., checking a fact) Browsed through the item online Read parts of the item online Read the entire item online Read some of the item online and printed some or all of the item None of the above 7. Which of the following parts of the item did you use today? Check all that apply. Table of contents Table of illustrations Introduction Graphics Tables/Data Citations (e.g., footnotes/endnotes, reference list) Index Conclusion None of the above *8. How much of this item* did you print today?** All More than half Less than half Only a few pages None 9. Now that you have used this item in the World Wide Web format, will you need to consult it in the original paper or microfiche format? Check all that apply. Original paper Microfiche Neither

10. How did you first learn about the Early Canadiana Online site? Publication (e.g., newsletter, journal) Surfing the World Wide Web E-mail discussion list (listserv) or newsgroup Promotional material (e.g., flyer, advertisement, presentation) Personal referral (e.g., professor, librarian, colleague, friend) Other 11. How much time did you spend visiting the Early Canadiana Online website today? 10 minutes or less 11-20 minutes 21-30 minutes 31-60 minutes More than an hour 12. How often do you use the Early Canadiana Online website? This is my first time Rarely (less than once a month) Monthly (on average, 1-3 times per month) Weekly (on average, 1-3 times per week) Daily 13. What do you like best about Early Canadiana Online? 14. How satisfied are you with each of the following features of Early Canadiana Online?
	Very satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied	No opinion
Response time
Browse capabilities
Comprehensiveness of database
Print function
Search capabilities
Display of document pages
If you would like to comment on any of the above features, please do so here: 15. How might Early Canadiana Online affect your work, research, education, or leisure activities?
If this does not apply to you, please go to Section E.
16. How do you use Early Canadiana Online in your teaching or research? Check all that apply. I recommend Early Canadiana Online as a resource for students to use in completing assignments. I use Early Canadiana Online to develop course materials. I include page images from Early Canadiana Online in conference presentations, illustrated talks, or lectures. I use Early Canadiana Online as a resource for my thesis or dissertation. I use Early Canadiana Online in my research (e.g., in writing books or articles, or creating bibliographies). Other If you chose Other, please specify: 17. What would make Early Canadiana Online a more useful resource for your teaching or research?

18. Please indicate your primary area of interest: Anthropology/Archeology Canadian Studies English Literature French Literature Genealogy Geography History Law Native Studies Science and Engineering Sociology Other 19. What is your gender? Female Male I prefer not to answer 20. What is your age category? Under 18 18-24 25-39 40-64 65 and over I prefer not to answer 21. Where do you live? Canada Africa Asia Australia/New Zealand Europe Mexico or Central America South America United States 22. Which of the following best describes the community you live in? Rural Small town or village Medium sized city Large metropolitan centre 23. How long have you been using the Internet? 3 months or less 4-11 months 1-2 years More than 2 years 24. How many hours a week do you use the Internet? Less than 1 hour 1-5 hours 6-10 hours 11-15 hours More than 15 hours 25. How would you describe your knowledge of the Internet? Excellent Fair Minimal 26. Which of the following most closely describes the location of the computer you are using today? Computer lab Home Library Work Other Thank you for completing the questionnaire. Your input will help us to enhance the Early Canadiana Online website and thereby improve access to Early Canadiana. We welcome any additional comments you may have, including suggestions about how to improve the Early Canadiana Online site.