NOW Cataloging Survey--OWLSnet Question Title * 1. Are you willing to move to a centralized cataloging structure (i.e., libraries would not bring in their own records in a centralized structure)? Yes Yes, with reservations No Unsure Question Title * 2. Do your patrons care what size and/or format of an item they get (i.e., full-size hardcover vs. mass-market paperback, Blu-ray vs. DVD, etc.)? Yes No Unsure It depends on the item/patron Question Title * 3. Will you be willing to lower our cataloging standards to complete this merger? This may mean increased waiting time to have bibs corrected, less descriptive information in records, items may not exactly align with the bib record, etc. Yes No Maybe Question Title * 4. What does your library hope to gain by merging catalogs? Please select all that apply. More libraries sharing resources Greater collection depth Shorter wait times for holds Less workload for library staff More system staff to help with database maintenance Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What are you willing to sacrifice to complete this merger in terms of cataloging? Please select all that apply. Ability to bring in your own bib records Patron ability to see their place in the holds queue Each item matches the bib exactly Original record request turnaround times System staff available to answer questions/training Bibliographic information is accurate Serials module Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What are you NOT willing to sacrifice to complete this merger in terms of cataloging? Please select all that apply. Ability to bring in your own bib records Patron ability to see their place in the holds queue Each item matches the bib exactly Original record request turnaround times System staff available to answer questions/training Bibliographic information is accurate Serials module Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Do you have any other comments about the potential merger? Question Title * 8. Which library system are you from? NFLS OWLS Done