Centennial Library 2017-2018 Annual Report

ACCORDING TO STUDENTS Our annual Freshmen/Senior survey continued to serve as the main source for assessing whether the library is meeting the needs of students. Students again reported high satisfaction with the library and noted that most library services and resources were easy to use. Both group and individual study spaces were ranked as highly important, along with online resources and technology provided by the library. Students reported that they valued the library for its quiet study environment, variety of spaces, group study rooms, abundant resources, and helpful staff. As for deficiencies, noise in quiet areas, limited weekend hours, insufficient group study rooms, and dated décor topped the list. Survey Comments What students like… Quiet study environment (fosters productive work) Variety in spaces (varied furniture, varied noise levels, group & solo space) Abundance of resources (both print and digital) Friendly staff and MediaPLEX &CMC What students dislike… Too much noise (especially in the quiet areas) Out of date appearance and decor Too few reservable rooms Shorter weekend hours Action Areas: 1. Students need spaces that meet their study needs: - Noise level management, new facilities plan, review food/drink policy 2. Students recognize the importance of resources the library provides: - Personal Librarian communication, simplify and improve website 3. Easy to use resources and technology are an important part of library services: - More whiteboards, highlight power solutions, update CedarPrint “It gets noisy in areas it shouldn’t” “The library needs renovated - the overall aesthetic is unappealing for long, deep study” “There are never enough group study rooms” “The operating hours for the weekend make it difficult to get work done” “It provides a good environment to get work done, and I like the flexibility of conversational and quiet study areas” “It is a good, distraction-free research environment” “I have greatly used the online sources this year for my capstone project and other classes” “Everyone is so helpful and nice, making the library relevant and approachable”