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 FACULTY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION USE SURVEY SPRING 2007

1. Please note your home department, title, and work location at the University of Washington.
Home Department  

Academic Title:
     Professor  Associate Professor  Assistant Professor  Lecturer
   Instructor  Research Associate (post doc)  Other  

Primary work location:  Seattle campus  Bothell campus  Tacoma campus  Other location 


2. How important are the following sources of information for your work?
Very Important   Not Important
  5 4 3 2 1
UW Libraries (includes UW Libraries provided Web resources)
Web resources (not provided by or through UW Libraries)
Departmental resources
Personal books, journals, files, etc.
Colleagues
Other, please specify: 


3. During this academic year (2006-07) have you:
     Yes       No   
Taught an undergraduate level course?
Taught a graduate level course?
Received or used federal funding for research?
Received or used other external funding for research?
Used the UW Libraries services or collections (in-person or remotely)?   


If you haven't used the UW Libraries this year please tell us why. You may complete the remainder of the survey or stop at this point and submit. Please scroll to the bottom to submit your answers. Thank you.


4. How frequently do you use the following methods to visit or access the UW Libraries?
  More Often   Weekly   Monthly   Quarterly   Less Often/NA
Visit libraries in person
Use computer on campus (office/lab) to access libraries
Use computer off-campus to access libraries


5. What sources do you consult when you need information on a research topic?
     Usually   Not at all/NA 
  5 4 3 2 1
UW Libraries catalog
Summit (catalog for Northwest academic libraries)
Libraries provided article index such as Web of Science, PsycInfo
Other UW Libraries Web sites (subject, library pages)
Open internet search on Google, Google Scholar, Yahoo, etc.
Open internet reference source such as Wikipedia
Publisher or scholarly society Web site
Colleagues, experts in the field, etc.
Librarians
Other (please specify): 


6. How often do you visit any of the Libraries Web sites (includes HealthLinks)?
More Often   Weekly   Monthly   Quarterly   Less Often/NA


How often do you do the following THROUGH a UW Libraries Web site?
  More Often   Weekly   Monthly   Quarterly   Less Often/NA
Search the UW Libraries catalog
Search an article index (e.g., Web of Science, PsycInfo)
Look for online journal articles
Look for online books, reference works, news
Look for digitized collections or images
Consult with library staff (Q&A Live - chat, email)
Other (please specify): 


7. Please indicate the importance to your work of these resources:
   Very Important   Not Important 
  5 4 3 2 1
Books
Journals 1985 and later
Journals before 1985
Numeric or scientific datasets such as census, GIS, genome
Bibliographic databases/article indexes
Manuscripts or archival materials
Newspapers
Visual media (e.g., maps, films, photographs)
Audio media

Comments on UW Libraries collections/resources:


8. How important are the following factors in your decision on where to publish journal articles?
   Very Important   Not Important 
  5 4 3 2 1
Journal reputation
Published by scholarly society, association, or non-profit publisher
Cost of the journal subscription for UW Libraries
UW Libraries has online or print subscription to journal
Open access (available to anyone)
No page or other publication charges for author
Timeliness of publication process
Retain copyright to your work
Journal is available online
Other (please specify): 

Comments:


9. What contribution does the UW Libraries make to you:
     Major         Minor    Not Applicable
  5 4 3 2 1 0
Keeping current in your field
Finding information in related fields or new areas
Being a more productive researcher
Being a more effective instructor
Enriching student learning experiences
Helping you make more efficient use of your time
Recruiting colleagues and students to UW
Comments:




10. Does the UW Libraries have the books you need for your work?
Usually   Rarely Not Applicable
5 4 3 2 1 0


If the book isn't available or not on the shelf in the UW Libraries, what do you do?
     Usually   Rarely/Never 
  5 4 3 2 1
Place hold on book so it is recalled
Request through Interlibrary Loan or Summit
Request the Libraries purchase
Purchase on my own
Find another book to use
Other (please specify): 


11. Rate the importance of the following abilities to UNDERGRADUATE student success in your program AND your assessment of UNDERGRADUATE student performance in these areas.
 
   Importance   
 High     Low      N/A    
5 4 3 2 1 0
  
Actual Student Performance
High   Low DK or N/A
5 4 3 2 1 0
 Finding and refining research topics
  
 Finding information in the library
  
 Finding information on the Web
  
 Evaluating information sources critically
  
 Providing correct citations for sources used
  
 Knowing what constitutes plagiarism
  


12. Rate your assessment of GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL STUDENT performance in these areas when they enter your program.
   High     Low  DK or N/A
  5 4 3 2 1 0
Developing and refining research topics
Finding information in the library
Finding information on the Web
Familiarity with research materials and information in your field
Ability to conduct a literature review
Evaluating information sources critically
Using information in an ethical manner


Comments on questions 11 and 12:


13. Please indicate your satisfaction with the library services listed below.
   High     Low  Don't Use
  5 4 3 2 1 0
Course reserves
Library instruction, training and teaching
Staff assistance (in library or remotely)
Photocopy in library
Interlibrary loan of books (including Summit)
Journal article delivery for items not on campus
Access to computers in libraries
UW Libraries Web sites (including HealthLinks)
Subject/Branch librarian or liaison for your academic area
Comments on library services:




14. Although the Libraries will continue to emphasize the acquisition of print and online resources needed to support your work, we are interested in knowing what other services you would find useful. Please mark up to 5 from the list below.
Library ServicesConsultation and Support
Scan print journal articles held in UW Libraries for delivery online to you upon request (free of charge) Provide support in managing your information and data (e.g., organizing citations/references, data sets)
Deliver books and other library items to your campus address (free of charge) Help you manage, archive and preserve your research materials
Provide self-checkout of books Assist faculty in integrating library research skills into curriculum
Digitize and make available online UW Libraries collections such as theses, manuscripts, and images Expand consultation service for students on finding and evaluating scholarly research materials
Make it easier to use library services with mobile devices such as smart phones and PDA's Advise and provide support in submitting papers and other publications to open access journals and archives
Provide guidelines and instruction on how to use information in an ethical manner (e.g., avoid plagiarism) Serve as a digital archive for UW faculty research materials and publications
Integrate library services and resources into campus Web sites and courseware (e.g., MyUW, Catalyst, Blackboard) Provide assistance with author and copyright issues and questions
Other (please specify):


15. How satisfied are you with the University Libraries?
Very Satisfied   Not Satisfied 
  5 4 3 2 1
Library services
Library collections and information resources
Overall Libraries satisfaction level


ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON LIBRARIES: