Centennial Library 2016-2017 Annual Report

2017 Freshmen-Senior Surveys* Quick Takes: What did we learn?  Nearly two-thirds of freshmen and senior library survey respondents report using the library building at least one to two times a week (freshman: 65.6%; senior: 63.7%).  38% of seniors and 43% of freshmen survey respondents identified the library’s space or study environment as the aspect of the library they liked the most.  Student survey comments identify the quiet study space, group study rooms, helpful staff and relevant resources as the library’s strengths.  Both freshmen and senior respondents identified the library’s deficiencies as too few study rooms, busyness, noise levels, and limited weekend hours - that is, most negative comments dealt with barriers to using the library more.  Overall, studying and using library resources are the most common reasons for students using the library. Reasons for Using the Library Group Study Room Use * Evening & Weekends after the 1 st month of classes In their own words: “I like the wealth of resources available and the expansive dedicated study area. It is the place I go when I need to get work done.” “The library provides the best place for me to study and get work done. The creation of quiet study areas was a great idea. Thank you.” “Everything I need academically (computer, study materials, study environment) is all located in one place.” “I love the quiet it offers and the space for solitude. There are few places on campus that are good for studying and the library is just perfect.” * 305 respondents (160 seniors, 145 freshman) LIBRARY AS PLACE ACCORDING TO STUDENTS Seniors Freshmen Study with a group 66.3% 67.6% Study alone 76.9% 74.5% Get research assistance 24.4% 31.7% Check out or use library materials 73.8% 65.5% Use reserve items 51.3% 33.8% Use a computer 59.4% 44.8% Print a document or other item 71.3% 52.4% MediaPLEX services 65.0% 45.5% 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 # of Hours Rooms Occupied 4322 5578 6511 # of Unique Student Users 635 750 847 Avg. Busy-time* Occupancy % 72.5% 81.1% 85.4%