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Hello:
You are invited to participate in this survey which forms part of the research for my dissertation. I am working towards an MSc in Computing at Dublin Institute of Technology. I am conducting research related to knowledge sharing activities. I am examining the impact of digitised datasets and digital repositories on research in humanities disciplines such as archaeology. In particular I am evaluting methods that can be used to identify and quantify that impact.

The aim of this survey is to gather information about how Irish archaeologists use digital resources. You will be asked 15 questions relevant to how and why you use digital resources as part of your work or research. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point or simply skip the question concerned.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. Neither Dublin Institute of Technology nor any other third party will identify your personal details, nor will it be possible to identify you in any way in the dissertation document or in any other publication derived from this research. My dissertation will be available online through the DIT Open Access Archive, once successfully completed.

If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, please contact me by email: [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
Section A
 
Which of the following techniques or methods do you use when searching for archaeological information as part of your work or research?
Never Occasionally Sometimes Often Very Often
Ask colleagues/other archaeologists
Follow leads (footnotes, bibliographies, textual references found in books/articles)
Use standard web search (e.g. Google, Yahoo)
Use Google Books
Use Google Scholar
Use JSTOR Ireland
Use online library catalogues
Consult specialist online database sites (e.g. Web of Knowledge, Nielsen Bookdata Online or Proquest Dissertation and Theses)
Consult Archaeological Data Service (ADS) online archives and databases
Other
 
 
When you use the following type of sources or resources in your work or research, how do you access them?
NEVER USE ONLINE/ DIGITISED PRINT/ HARD COPY BOTH
Popular media (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Reference works (encyclopaedias, dictionaries, etc.)
Secondary scholarly sources (essays, articles, books, journals, etc.)
Primary sources (manuscripts, archival documents or files)
 
 
How important are the following factors to you when deciding to utilise an online or digitized resource in your work or research?
Not Relevant Slightly Relevant Somewhat Relevant Important Very Important
The reputation of the repository or organisation from which the resource originates
Completeness of the resource (is the hard copy/ original resource fully replicated or is the digitised/online resource only a sub-set or selection)
Can the resource (in whole or in part) be downloaded
Information regarding the provenance of individual components of the resource and the resource as a whole
Clear, consistent and complete metadata
Use of internationally accepted metadata structures and standards
Ease of use of online finding aid or integrated search tool
Flexibility of online finding aid or integrated search tool (i.e. supports a range and variety of search types or methods)
Support structure - Ability to consult an archivist or similar professional with responsibility for the maintenance and development of the resource
Other: (please specify)
 
 
How do you prefer to access the following types of sources or resources?
NEVER USE ONLINE/ DIGITISED PRINT/ HARD COPY NO PREFERENCE
Popular media (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Reference works (encyclopaedias, dictionaries, etc.)
Secondary scholarly sources (essays, articles, books, journals, etc.)
Primary sources (manuscripts, archival documents or files)
 
 
 
Is there anything in particular that would keep you from using an online or digitised resource in your work or research?
   
 
 
 
Section B
 
How familiar are you with each of the following resources?
NEVER HEARD OF IT HEARD OF IT, DON’T USE IT RARELY USE IT USE IT SOMETIMES USE REGULARLY/ FREQUENTLY
Excavations Bulletin Database (Excavations.ie)
Archaeological Survey of Ireland Database and Webviewer
Logainm – Placenames Database
Mapping Death Online Database
Eachtra Journal (E-Publication)
Ogham 3D
Irish Inscribed Stones Project
 
 
How do you cite the materials from these resources? Do you cite the electronic version of the resource, or the print/hard copy (where this is an option)?
CITE THE VERSION CONSULTED CITE HARD COPY ONLY CITE ONLINE ONLY CITE HARD COPY BUT INCLUDE URL FOR ONLINE VERSION OTHER
Excavations Bulletin Database (Excavations.ie)
Archaeological Survey of Ireland Database and Webviewer
Logainm – Placenames Database
Mapping Death Online Database
Eachtra Journal (E-Publication)
Ogham 3D
Irish Inscribed Stones Project
 
 
 
Do you use any other electronic resources in your work that you think are particularly good or useful?
 
YES
 
NO
 
 
Would you mind telling us what they are and why you like them?
   
Is there a particular source or resource not currently available online that you would want digitised?
   
 
 
 
Section C
 
 
Please choose the title that best describes your activities as an archaeologist:
 
Student – Undergraduate
 
Student – Post-graduate
 
Academic – Researcher/lecturer
 
Public Service – Museum/Local Authority/Govt Dept
 
Consultancy/working in private practice
 
Independent Researcher
 
Other
 
 
 
 
How would you rate your expertise with technologies like the Internet and e-mail?
 
Excellent
 
Good
 
Satisfactory
 
Poor
 
Very poor
 
 
 
Do you use a website/blog to share information about your research (either in general or specific projects)
 
Yes
 
I have in the past, but do not presently
 
No
 
 
When you have completed a new paper, report or other research output, are you likely to make it available on:
No, never No, but I have tried Yes, but this is an exception Yes, regularly
Your personal website
A project website
To colleagues via email
A working paper archive
An institutional archive/repository or company website
A public archive (such as academia.edu, etc.)
Keep access limited until publication
 
 
 
Can you think of any particular obstacle that prevents you from making the results of your research available online or in digital format?