Digital Literacy Survey
The Shire of Dardanup Library Service needs your help. We are currently
working to gain accreditation as an eSmart Library and connect library users
with the information and the skills they need for smart, safe and responsible
use of technology. By filling out this survey you will provide us with the
information we need to plan future programs to help our community.
Please start with the following demographic details:
Age:
 16-18
 18-25
Gender:
 Female
 Male
 26-35
 36-45
 46-55
 56+
1. Library policy
Are you aware of the library’s conditions of use with regards to internet and technology?
Do you know where to find this information?
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
2. Technologies
How often do you use these technologies?
Regularly
Sometimes
Never
Not available
PC or laptop (at home)
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PC or laptop (in a library)
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Mobile device (tablet, smartphone)
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eReader (e.g. Kindle)
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Internet (at home)
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Internet (in a library)
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Internet (in other public places)
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Gaming console (xBox, Playstation, Wii) 
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Other (please list):
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2. Mobile phone
If you have a mobile phone, how do you use it?
Regularly
Sometimes
Never
Not available
Making phone calls
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Text messaging (SMS)
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Internet access
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Regularly
Sometimes
Never
Listening to music
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Taking photos
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Taking videos
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Multimedia Messaging (MMS)
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Playing games (including online)
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Downloading and using applications
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Viewing movies
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Calendar and reminders
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GPS
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Regularly
Sometimes
Never
Facebook
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MySpace
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Twitter
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Bebo
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Instant Messaging
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LinkedIn
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Flickr
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Skype
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Tumblr
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Not available
Other (please list):
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3. Social networking
How often do you use social networking sites:
Other (please specify):
___________________________
4. Privacy settings
If you have a social networking profile, have you used the privacy settings? (Choose one
answer):
 Yes – I have changed the settings myself so only my friends can see my profile
 Yes – Someone has helped me to change my settings so only my friends can see my profile
 No – I don’t know how to change my privacy settings
 No – I don’t know what privacy settings are
 No – I have decided not to use privacy settings
 I am not sure
5. Gaming
If you play online games, please answer these questions:
Always
Sometimes
Never
I play only with people I know in real life
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I play with people I don’t know
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I play with the chat feature turned on
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6. Using technologies
Have you created or posted online? (Tick all that apply):
 Online character or avatar
 Film or video
 Music
 My profile on a social network
 Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume  Blog
 Photo album
 Game
 Application (App)
 Survey or quiz
 Websites
 Other ________________________________
 I haven’t created any of these things
7. Do any of the following ever stop you from enjoying the internet? (Tick all that apply):
 Gossip or unpleasant/rude comments being shared online
 Wasting too much time
 Inappropriate / disturbing website content
 Advertisements
 Your technology skill levels making it difficult for you
 (Cyber) Bullying
 Not enough websites that interest you
 Spam, scams and hoaxes
 Blocked websites which you cannot access
 General worry or anxiety
 Worry that personal data (e.g. photos, texts) can be easily circulated without your
permission
 Other (please list):
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9. Is there any other computer or technology information or services you would like us to
provide on a regular basis?
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10. Do you have any other comments about the information and services we currently
provide on computers and technology?
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Thank you for your participation.