ALL RESPONSES IN PERCENT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
1A. Primary college/school
|
College/sch |
1998% |
1998# |
1995% |
1995# |
College/Sch |
1998% |
1998# |
1995% |
1995# |
|
Architecture |
2.8 |
22 |
1.8 |
9 |
Health Sci |
3.4 |
27 |
3.5 |
17 |
|
Arts & Sci |
47.3 |
372 |
54.6 |
267 |
Dentistry |
|
|
0.2 |
1 |
|
Fine Arts |
6.6 |
52 |
3.9 |
19 |
Medicine |
2.3 |
18 |
0.6 |
3 |
|
Humanities |
6.2 |
49 |
8.0 |
39 |
Nursing |
0.8 |
6 |
0.6 |
3 |
|
Social Sci |
15.5 |
122 |
21.7 |
106 |
Pharmacy |
|
|
1.0 |
5 |
|
Science |
18.4 |
145 |
21.1 |
103 |
Public Health |
0.1 |
1 |
0.4 |
2 |
|
Other A&S |
0.5 |
4 |
|
Social Work |
0.5 |
4 |
0.8 |
4 |
|
|
Business |
8.0 |
63 |
11.2 |
55 |
Other |
0.5 |
4 |
1.0 |
5 |
|
Engineering |
10.0 |
79 |
7.8 |
38 |
No major |
25.5 |
201 |
17.2 |
84 |
|
Forest Res |
1.7 |
13 |
1.0 |
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ocean-Fish |
0.8 |
6 |
0.8 |
4 |
Total Number |
100.0 |
787 |
100.0 |
489 |
1B. Class (Spring 1998 enrollment percentages in parenthesis)
|
Frosh |
14.4 |
(19.0) |
Sophomore |
17.0 |
(18.3) |
Junior |
26.9 |
(26.3) |
|
Senior |
33.9 |
(32.9) |
Fifth Year |
5.5 |
(2.6) |
Other |
2.3 |
(0.8) |
1C. Gender
|
Female |
61.5 |
Male |
35.7 |
None marked |
2.8 |
2. How important are the following sources for your work?
| Source | Very Important | Not Important | |||||
|
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
No reply |
MEAN |
|
|
UW Libraries |
44.0 |
29.7 |
17.8 |
5.8 |
2.4 |
0.3 |
4.06 |
|
Other libraries |
8.9 |
14.9 |
25.9 |
27.1 |
21.0 |
2.3 |
2.59 |
|
World Wide Web |
41.2 |
31.8 |
15.8 |
6.7 |
3.7 |
0.7 |
3.98 |
|
Departmental resources |
28.1 |
30.7 |
24.8 |
10.9 |
3.9 |
1.5 |
3.65 |
|
Personal files |
21.5 |
27.1 |
29.2 |
15.0 |
6.2 |
1.0 |
3.41 |
|
Faculty or other students |
28.6 |
27.8 |
22.9 |
8.0 |
3.0 |
9.7 |
3.52 |
3. Have you used the UW Libraries services or collections during this academic year?
(1995 in parenthesis)
| Yes | 96.0% | (97.3%) | No | 4.0% | (2.7%) |
4. How often do you use UW Libraries services and collections?
|
Method |
Weekly+ |
Weekly |
Monthly |
Quart |
Less |
No Reply |
|
Visit in person |
38.8 |
31.5 |
16.3 |
8.4 |
2.9 |
2.2 |
|
Use campus computer |
13.0 |
21.1 |
31.0 |
17.7 |
14.6 |
2.7 |
|
Use residence computer |
8.8 |
12.1 |
18.6 |
16.5 |
40.5 |
3.6 |
|
Use email/Web to communicate |
14.0 |
9.9 |
12.6 |
17.0 |
43.6 |
2.9 |
|
Use telephone |
0.6 |
2.3 |
8.4 |
15.4 |
70.3 |
3.0 |
5. How frequently do you visit the Libraries for these activities?
|
Activity |
Weekly+ |
Weekly |
Monthly |
Quart |
Less |
No reply |
|
Look for a journal |
6.5 |
12.3 |
25.7 |
28.0 |
24.9 |
2.7 |
|
Look for a book |
8.4 |
12.3 |
31.0 |
26.8 |
18.7 |
2.8 |
|
Look for other items |
4.1 |
5.7 |
15.9 |
27.8 |
43.7 |
2.8 |
|
Review new material |
1.3 |
2.2 |
6.1 |
12.1 |
74.6 |
3.8 |
|
Consult library staff |
2.5 |
5.3 |
13.2 |
28.2 |
47.6 |
3.0 |
|
Photocopy |
10.3 |
24.1 |
33.3 |
16.3 |
13.5 |
2.5 |
|
Use library computers |
19.4 |
23.9 |
28.7 |
14.5 |
10.2 |
3.3 |
|
Work individually |
34.9 |
29.7 |
17.5 |
6.9 |
8.4 |
2.5 |
|
Work in groups |
8.1 |
15.2 |
22.1 |
21.9 |
30.0 |
2.7 |
|
Browse the shelves |
3.3 |
5.2 |
12.2 |
14.9 |
53.6 |
10.8 |
6. Are Libraries open when you need them during periods listed below?
| Period | Most of the time | Not Enough | |||||
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | No reply | Mean | |
| Evenings |
52.4 |
29.4 |
10.3 |
2.9 |
4.9 |
(5.0) |
4.21 |
|
Weekends |
35.5 |
28.3 |
15.2 |
11.7 |
9.3 |
(5.6) |
3.69 |
|
Holidays |
31.4 |
24.2 |
23.1 |
11.5 |
9.7 |
(5.5) |
3.56 |
|
Summer |
32.1 |
25.6 |
26.1 |
7.6 |
8.6 |
(28.0) |
3.65 |
|
Interim |
29.4 |
23.8 |
26.2 |
11.3 |
9.2 |
(28.3) |
3.53 |
|
Final exam week |
56.9 |
25.9 |
9.7 |
3.8 |
3.8 |
(5.5) |
4.28 |
During evenings and weekends what services do you need in the library?
|
Place to work |
75.9 |
Reference assistance |
29.0 |
|
Computer access |
68.9 |
Check-out material |
46.3 |
|
Copy services |
60.1 |
Use reserves |
35.7 |
|
Collection access |
16.3 |
|
|
7. Where do you use computers? Note frequency at sites listed below.
|
SITE |
Daily |
Weekly |
Monthly |
Less Often |
No Answer |
|
Uwired Commons |
14.1 |
24.7 |
20.7 |
35.5 |
5.1 |
|
Suzzallo CRC |
9.5 |
22.1 |
29.1 |
34.8 |
4.4 |
|
Microlab (Health Sci) |
1.3 |
3.6 |
7.1 |
80.7 |
7.4 |
|
Other libraries |
4.3 |
13.2 |
19.1 |
56.4 |
7.0 |
|
ACC |
2.4 |
6.4 |
19.3 |
65.3 |
6.6 |
|
Department computing lab |
18.6 |
14.2 |
12.8 |
48.8 |
5.6 |
|
Campus residence |
10.4 |
1.9 |
2.2 |
78.4 |
7.1 |
|
Off campus residence |
45.5 |
11.1 |
5.5 |
32.8 |
5.2 |
Activity Daily Weekly Monthly Less Often No Answer Read or send email 80.7 12.7 1.8 2.2 2.7 Use library catalog/indexes 4.3 30.1 40.3 21.6 3.7 Find library full-text 1.0 11.8 29.5 52.7 5.0 Do coursework on Web 14.1 37.1 26.8 18.7 3.3 Seek information on the Web 25.8 42.6 22.5 6.2 2.9 Surf the Web 22.4 33.0 23.1 18.6 2.9 Work on own Web page 3.0 6.2 10.8 75.5 4.4 Use application software 34.2 34.3 14.0 14.2 3.3 Print 10+ pages at a time 5.3 23.5 37.0 31.3 2.9
8. How often do you do the following when using a computer?
9. Do you use a computer in your residence that is able to search the World-Wide Web?
|
Yes |
74.5% |
No |
25.5% |
|
Activity |
Yes |
No |
Don’t Know |
|
Can you view Web images? |
67.1 |
32.5 |
0.4 |
|
Can you print from the Web? |
59.9 |
38.2 |
2.0 |
|
Do you have PDF loaded? |
26.4 |
51.2 |
22.4 |
|
Upgrade planned in next year? |
22.5 |
60.9 |
16.6 |
If you have a home computer that can search the WWW, how is the connection made? (Mark all that apply)
|
Use Dial IP |
56.1 |
Use other Internet service provider |
20.9 |
|
Dial directly to modem pool |
37.4 |
Other/don’t know |
9.1 |
10. During the past year have any of your courses done the following?
|
Placed course syllabus on Web |
65.7 |
|
Placed course materials on Web |
66.2 |
|
Faculty communicated with you via email |
78.0 |
|
Expected you to use library sources |
61.8 |
|
Expected you to use Web sources |
59.0 |
|
Expected you to online exercises/activities |
39.1 |
|
Expected you to communicate online with other students |
57.7 |
|
Expected you present information online |
20.5 |
|
Had a librarian provide instruction session |
27.2 |
11. How useful to you are these types of library instruction/training?
|
Instruction type |
Most Useful | Least Useful |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
No Reply |
|
Using lib catalog /indexes |
23.8 |
23.8 |
23.5 |
11.9 |
12.2 |
4.8 |
|
Finding info on the Web |
33.3 |
24.8 |
15.8 |
10.5 |
11.6 |
4.1 |
|
Evaluating Web information |
23.3 |
24.1 |
24.4 |
11.9 |
11.3 |
5.0 |
|
Developing own Web pages |
25.0 |
15.9 |
16.8 |
15.5 |
22.4 |
4.4 |
|
Communicating online |
18.4 |
20.2 |
23.8 |
17.7 |
14.9 |
5.1 |
|
Instruction for course |
24.0 |
23.4 |
26.3 |
11.4 |
9.9 |
5.0 |
|
Consult with a librarian |
15.8 |
19.7 |
24.5 |
19.1 |
16.4 |
4.6 |
|
Library research methods |
30.1 |
22.1 |
20.6 |
8.3 |
9.7 |
9.3 |
12. Who should train students in the areas below (mark all that apply)?
|
AREA |
Instruct. |
Library |
UWIRED |
Dept |
Peers |
Self |
|
Search bib databases |
20.2 |
70.0 |
9.0 |
7.9 |
7.4 |
15.0 |
|
Find/evaluate Web info |
25.7 |
29.9 |
25.3 |
11.3 |
17.2 |
28.2 |
|
Create Web pages |
25.9 |
17.2 |
31.0 |
12.6 |
29.0 |
24.8 |
|
Present info online |
43.2 |
19.1 |
26.9 |
19.9 |
13.3 |
17.8 |
|
Communicate online |
25.3 |
18.6 |
27.2 |
12.2 |
25.0 |
28.6 |
|
Use application software |
34.2 |
25.0 |
21.9 |
16.9 |
21.7 |
38.0 |
13. Top priorities for the Libraries during the next 2 years
|
PRIORITY |
|
|
Deliver full-text to your computer |
34.4 |
|
Maintain quality of Libraries print collections |
28.8 |
|
Deliver bibliographic databases through the Web |
17.7 |
|
Increase library hours |
41.9 |
|
Add more computers in the library |
54.5 |
|
Provide course reserve materials electronically |
50.8 |
|
Preserve library materials from deterioration |
24.7 |
|
Provide a safe environment for library users |
27.3 |
|
Provide training in using library/Web resources |
47.5 |
|
Reshelve items more quickly and accurately |
20.7 |
|
Add group study/seminar rooms |
35.5 |
|
Provide consultation on how to do library research |
39.8 |
14. Satisfaction with library services
|
SERVICE |
HIGH | LOW | |||||
|
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
No Reply Don't use |
Mean |
|
|
Reshelving |
19.0 |
34.6 |
35.8 |
8.1 |
2.4 |
(21.9) |
3.60 |
|
Course reserves |
22.5 |
36.2 |
30.4 |
7.5 |
3.4 |
(19.4) |
3.67 |
|
Library instruction |
11.3 |
27.5 |
41.6 |
12.9 |
6.8 |
(28.8) |
3.24 |
|
Staff assistance |
25.0 |
35.2 |
27.6 |
8.8 |
3.3 |
(15.3) |
3.70 |
|
Copy |
17.7 |
38.0 |
30.0 |
11.1 |
7.7 |
(10.2) |
3.45 |
|
ILL/Article delivery |
16.8 |
32.8 |
38.8 |
7.6 |
4.1 |
(53.1) |
3.51 |
|
Library computer access |
13.9 |
29.1 |
34.4 |
16.0 |
6.7 |
( 8.6) |
3.28 |
15. Library units used at least quarterly in person or remotely. (% of total respondents)
| SUZZALLO-ALLEN and OUGL | OTHER | ||||||||
|
UNIT |
Week |
Month |
Quart |
Total |
UNIT |
Week |
Month |
Quart |
Total |
|
Suzz Circ |
15.5 |
22.5 |
27.8 |
65.8 |
Architect |
2.0 |
1.7 |
10.2 |
13.9 |
|
Curriculum |
0.8 |
2.4 |
14.4 |
17.5 |
Art |
3.8 |
4.4 |
10.5 |
18.8 |
|
Gov Pubs |
1.7 |
3.9 |
18.9 |
24.5 |
Chemistry |
3.9 |
6.1 |
10.2 |
20.2 |
|
Manuscript |
0.8 |
3.3 |
13.6 |
17.7 |
Drama |
1.8 |
1.7 |
9.0 |
12.5 |
|
Maps |
0.4 |
3.4 |
14.9 |
18.7 |
East Asia |
1.1 |
1.9 |
9.0 |
12.1 |
|
Micro-News |
4.4 |
10.2 |
22.6 |
37.2 |
Engineer |
7.4 |
4.8 |
10.2 |
22.4 |
|
Nat Sci |
4.6 |
9.7 |
15.2 |
29.5 |
Fish-Ocean |
0.9 |
1.3 |
9.4 |
11.6 |
|
Suzz Per |
8.1 |
17.2 |
22.2 |
47.5 |
Forest Res |
1.5 |
1.8 |
9.0 |
12.3 |
|
Suzz Ref |
6.1 |
14.9 |
19.7 |
40.7 |
Foster Bus |
9.0 |
4.7 |
9.8 |
23.5 |
|
Spec Coll |
1.3 |
3.2 |
14.6 |
19.1 |
Health Sci |
6.5 |
6.4 |
11.7 |
24.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Law |
0.5 |
1.0 |
9.5 |
11.1 |
|
OUGL |
30.7 |
22.2 |
16.4 |
69.4 |
Math |
0.5 |
2.0 |
7.8 |
10.3 |
|
Media |
12.1 |
15.6 |
20.2 |
47.9 |
Music |
1.1 |
1.8 |
10.0 |
13.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Social Wk |
1.3 |
3.3 |
9.8 |
14.4 |
16. How satisfied are you with the University Libraries?
|
|
Very Satisfied | Not Satisfied | ||||
|
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Mean |
|
|
Library collections |
26.3 |
47.8 |
22.7 |
2.4 |
0.8 |
3.96 |
|
Library services |
23.1 |
53.3 |
21.2 |
2.1 |
0.3 |
3.97 |
|
Overall |
23.1 |
55.4 |
19.9 |
1.1 |
0.5 |
3.99 |