3. Have you used the UW Libraries services or collections (either in-person or remotely) during this academic year?
Yes
No
If you haven't used the UW 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 (not in library) to access libraries
5. When you VISIT the UW Libraries IN PERSON how often do you do the activities listed below?
More Often
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Less Often/NA
Look for a print journal article
Look for a print book
Consult library staff
Photocopy
Print
Use library computers to find information for your academic work
Use library computers for other purposes
Bring your own equipment and use wireless connection
Use as place to do individual work
Use as place to do group work
6. 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
7. 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
During evenings and weekends what services do you need in the library? (Check all that apply)
Place to work
Computer access
Copy/printing
Collections access
Reference assistance
Check-out materials
Course Reserves
Other (please specify):
Comments on specific libraries (including hours of operation)
8. 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 Proquest, Web of Science
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 such as JSTOR
Faculty or other students
Librarians
Other (please specify):
9. How often do you visit any of the Libraries Web sites (including 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 such as Proquest, Web of Science
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):
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 the book for it to be recalled
Request through Interlibrary Loan or Summit
Request the Libraries purchase
Purchase on my own
Borrow from instructor or other students
Find another book to use
Other (please specify):
Comments:
11. How easy does the UW Libraries make it for you to:
Very Easy
Not Easy
Not Applicable
5
4
3
2
1
0
Use the UW Libraries catalog to find books/journals
Find a book in a campus library
Request a book that is not available at UW
Find a journal in the library
Find media items such as music, films, images
Reserve or use a group study room
Comments
12. In your courses during this academic year, how important was it to do each of the following?
Very Important
Not Important
5
4
3
2
1
Find/refine research topics
Find information in the library
Find information on the Web
Evaluate information sources critically
Provide correct citations for sources used
13. How useful did you find the following for completing your course work?
Very Useful
Not Useful
N/A
5
4
3
2
1
0
Subject guides on the UW Libraries Websites
Library assistance (in-person, Web etc.)
Course reserves
Research consultation with librarian
Librarian class presentation or session
Other (please specify):
14. 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
Printing in library
Interlibrary loan/article delivery (borrow from non-UW libraries)
Individual work space in libraries
Group work space in libraries
Functionality of library computers
Access to library computers
UW Libraries Web sites
Comments on library services:
15. What contribution does the UW Libraries make to your:
Major
Minor
Not Applicable
5
4
3
2
1
0
Finding information needed for your assignments and papers
Preparing or presenting coursework
Being a part of the University community
Overall academic success
Making more efficient use of time
16. 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 below.
Provide library tutorials, workshops and other guides through podcasts, streaming media, etc.
Provide support in managing your information and references (e.g. EndNote, RefWorks)
Provide more computers in libraries
Provide self-checkout of books
Provide more areas for quiet work and study in libraries
Increase library weekend hours
Integrate library services and resources into campus Web sites and courseware (e.g., MyUW, Catalyst, Blackboard)
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 services for students on finding and evaluating scholarly research materials
Provide more group work and presentation practice spaces