**Please excuse any cross-postings**

Hello,

I edit The Charleston Report, "A publication written for publishers,
vendors, product developers, merchandisers, and wholesalers who are
interested in expanding their library market."  For the TCR Surveys
column, I would like to provide information on providing database access
to alumni and/or retired faculty/staff.

I am including a link to a short survey (eight questions) on the topic
but I am also listing the questions at the bottom of this message if you
care to respond to me via email (off-list please at devoek@cofc.edu
<mailto:devoek@cofc.edu> ). All survey responses are confidential.  If
you have time, please respond to any or all of the questions and if you
care to add anything feel free, as the purpose of this column is to find
out what librarians think.  The survey is intended to be informal and
your participation is appreciated.

Link to The Charleston Report Alumni/Retired Faculty Database Access
Survey

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=693343009072

Thanks!

Kristen DeVoe

Kristen DeVoe

Electronic Resources Librarian

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina 29424

Phone: (843) 953-6671

Email: devoek@cofc.edu

The questions:

 What type of library do you work in?

Does your library provide database access for alumni?

If you do provide access to alumni, please describe the factors that
prompted your decision to do so. If not, skip to next question please.

Does your library provide database access to retired/faculty and staff?

If you do provide database access to retired faculty/staff, please
describe the factors that prompted your decision to do so.

If you do provide access for alumni or retired faculty/staff, how would
you characterize the license negotiation process with the vendor to
allow for this access?

If you do not provide database access for alumni or retired
faculty/staff, please explain any factors considered in you decision.

If possible, please provide any other comments on the topic of providing
database access to alumni and/or retired faculty and staff.