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GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT LIBRARY USE SURVEY
SPRING 2007

1. Please indicate your home department and degree program at the University of Washington.
Home Department  
Degree Program:  Doctoral  Masters  Professional  Other (please specify)

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.
Faculty, librarians, or other students
Other, please specify: 

3. During this academic year (2006-07) have you:
     Yes       No   
Taught as a teaching assistant/instructor?
Worked on a federally funded research project?
Worked on other externally funded research?
Used the UW Libraries services or collections (in-person or remotely)?   


If you haven't used the Libraries this year please state the reasons 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. Are UW Libraries open when you need them during periods listed below?
   Most of Time   Not Enough  N/A 
Academic Year 5 4 3 2 1 0
          Evenings
          Weekends
Interim periods


6. Select the UW libraries you use on a regular basis. (Suzzallo-Allen includes all libraries within.)
    Architecture     Fisheries-Oceanography     Odegaard Undergraduate (incl. Media Center)
    Art     Foster Business     Physics-Astronomy
    Chemistry     Health Sciences     Social Work
    Drama     Law     Suzzallo-Allen
    East Asia     Mathematics     UW Bothell
    Engineering     Music     UW Tacoma


Comments on those libraries (including hours of operation)




7. 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
Faculty, experts, other students
Librarians
Other, please specify: 


8. 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)
Look for information about the UW Libraries (e.g. hours, events, etc)
Other (please specify):  


9. 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 the book for it to be recalled
Request through Interlibrary Loan or Summit
Request the Libraries purchase
Purchase on my own
Borrow from faculty, other students or department
Find another book to use
Other (please specify):  
Comments:


10. 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 collections/resources:


11. Rate the importance of each of the following to your success in coursework and research. Also indicate whether or not you would find a library consultation on this topic useful.
     Library consultation useful?
    High       Low      Yes No
  5    4       3       2    1     
 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   
 Managing library related information and data (e.g., citations, data)   

12. 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
Printing in library
Access to library computers
UW Libraries Web sites (including HealthLinks)
Subject/Branch librarian or liaison for your academic area
Comments on library services:


13. What contribution does the UW Libraries make to your:
     Major         Minor    Not Applicable
  5 4 3 2 1 0
Keeping current in your field
Finding information in related fields or new areas
Overall academic success
Being a more effective researcher
Being a more effective instructor
Decision to attend UW
Making more efficient use of your time
Comments:


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.
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)   Provide assistance with author and copyright issues or questions
Digitize and make available online UW Libraries collections such as theses, manuscripts, and images   Provide guidelines and instruction on how to use information in an ethical manner (e.g., avoid plagiarism)
Make it easier to use library services with mobile devices such as smart phones and PDA's   Expand consultation service for graduate and professional students on effective library/information research
Increase library weekend hours   Provide more areas for quiet work and study in libraries
Provide self-checkout of books   Provide additional group work and presentation spaces
Integrate library services and resources into campus Web sites and courseware (e.g., MyUW, Catalyst, Blackboard)   Other (please specify):

15. How satisfied are you with the UW 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: