Triennial campus-wide UAF libraries use survey, summary of results for faculty and researchers

Christie, Anne

Jensen, Karen

Lehman, Lisa

Ruess, Diane

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1 of 20UAF Libraries Faculty and Researchers Library Use Survey Fall 2010 1. What is your primary campus affiliation? Response PercentResponse CountFairbanks Campus (includes Fairbanks programs at other locations)89.8% 256UAF Community and Technical College (formerly Tanana Valley Campus)4.9% 14Bristol Bay Campus 1.1% 3Center for Distance Education  0.0% 0Chukchi Campus  0.0% 0Inter-Aleutians Campus 1.8% 5Kuskokwim Campus 1.1% 3Northwest Campus 0.7% 2Other 0.7% 2 Please tell us which campus. 31 answered question 285 skipped question 32 of 202. What is your home department at UAF? (This list of departments is taken from: http://www.uaf.edu/uaf/academics/departments/ )Home Department AccountingAlaska Native LanguagesAlaska Native StudiesAnthropologyHome department - select one. 0.9% (2) 0.9% (2) 0.0% (0) 1.3% (3)  3 of 203. What is your academic rank or title? This list was developed from information provided by UAF Human Resources. Response PercentResponse CountProfessor 17.9% 50Associate Professor 19.3% 54Assistant Professor 25.4% 71Instructor 2.5% 7Clinical Assistant Professor 0.7% 2Clinical Associate Professor 0.7% 2Clinical Professor  0.0% 0Post Doctoral Fellow 5.0% 14Professor Emeritus 0.4% 1Research Associate 2.5% 7Research Assistant Professor 3.2% 9Research Associate Professor 1.8% 5Research Professional 2.5% 7Research Professor 0.4% 1Research Technician 5.0% 14Temporary Faculty (Adjunct) 1.1% 3Term Assistant Professor 2.9% 8Term Associate Professor 0.4% 1Term Instructor 1.1% 3Term Professor 0.4% 1Other 7.1% 20 Please specify. 28 answered question 280 skipped question 84 of 204. How often do you use the following methods to visit or access the UAF libraries? DailySeveral times a weekOnce a weekA few times a monthA few times a semesterNeverResponse CountVisit libraries in person 1.1% (3) 10.2% (28) 8.0% (22)24.8% (68)43.4% (119)12.4% (34) 274Use computer on campus (office/lab) to access libraries15.8% (43)34.2% (93)11.4% (31)16.5% (45)11.4% (31)10.7% (29) 272Use computer off-campus to access libraries4.4% (12) 28.7% (79)13.5% (37)19.6% (54)17.8% (49)16.0% (44) 275 If you haven't used the library yet this academic year, please tell us why. 21 answered question 286 skipped question 25. Which library do you use most often? Response PercentResponse CountRasmuson Library 52.5% 149BioSciences Library 25.0% 71Geophysical Institute (Keith B. Mather) Library 6.0% 17Use library's online resources only 14.8% 42Other 1.8% 5 Please tell us which library you use. 14 answered question 284 skipped question 45 of 206. What resources do you use when you need to find information for your research? AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely NeverResponse CountUAF libraries catalog (Goldmine) 17.6% (48) 25.3% (69) 37.4% (102) 12.8% (35) 7.0% (19) 273Libraries-provided article index, such as Academic Search Premier or Web of Science20.6% (54) 30.2% (79) 24.0% (63) 13.0% (34) 12.2% (32) 262Full-text journal articles (UAF Journals List) 29.8% (81) 34.9% (95) 22.4% (61) 6.6% (18) 6.3% (17) 272Internet search on Google, Google Scholar, Yahoo, etc. 33.6% (90) 26.9% (72) 28.7% (77) 8.2% (22) 2.6% (7) 268Publisher or scholarly society web site9.0% (23) 16.4% (42) 38.3% (98) 23.8% (61) 12.5% (32) 256Colleagues, experts in the field 6.3% (16) 15.0% (38) 47.0% (119) 25.3% (64) 6.3% (16) 253Librarians 1.9% (5) 3.9% (10) 26.7% (69) 46.1% (119) 21.3% (55) 258Library assistance via phone or email1.5% (4) 1.2% (3) 16.9% (44) 43.1% (112) 37.3% (97) 260Courtesy access to resources at universities or other institutions outside Alaska1.6% (4) 6.7% (17) 28.5% (72) 30.8% (78) 32.4% (82) 253 Other (please specify). 19 answered question 285 skipped question 36 of 207. How often do you use the UAF libraries web site to: DailySeveral times a weekOnce a weekA few times a monthA few times a semesterNeverResponse CountSearch the UAF libraries catalog (Goldmine) 2.9% (8)21.2% (58)15.3% (42)24.5% (67)26.3% (72) 9.1% (25) 274Search an article index such as Academic Search Premier, Web of Science5.9% (16) 24.9% (67)16.7% (45)19.7% (53)19.3% (52)13.0% (35) 269Look for online journal articles (UAF Journals List) 7.2% (20)31.9% (88)13.8% (38)20.3% (56)16.7% (46)10.1% (28) 276Look for online books 1.1% (3) 9.4% (25) 9.4% (25) 21.5% (57)31.3% (83)26.8% (71) 265Look for digitized collections or images1.9% (5) 5.0% (13) 5.0% (13) 14.1% (37)27.5% (72)46.6% (122) 262Consult with library staff (via email) 0.0% (0) 1.2% (3) 0.4% (1) 5.8% (15)44.4% (115)47.9% (124) 259Look for information about the UAF libraries (e.g., hours, events, etc.) 0.4% (1) 1.5% (4) 2.3% (6) 7.7% (20)49.8% (129)37.8% (98) 259 Other (please specify). 9 answered question 283 skipped question 57 of 208. Please indicate the importance of these sources to your work: Very importantImportantNot very importantUnimportantResponse CountBooks 33.5% (93) 50.4% (140) 15.5% (43) 0.7% (2) 278Journals 77.4% (219) 16.3% (46) 4.9% (14) 1.4% (4) 283Numeric or scientific datasets such as census, GIS, genome, etc.8.5% (23) 21.1% (57) 45.9% (124) 24.4% (66) 270Bibliographic databases/article indexes28.8% (78) 32.8% (89) 27.3% (74) 11.1% (30) 271Manuscripts or archival materials 13.9% (38) 33.7% (92) 35.9% (98) 16.5% (45) 273Newspapers 4.5% (12) 13.3% (35) 40.2% (106) 42.0% (111) 264Visual media (e.g., films, DVD or VHS videos) 12.5% (34) 21.8% (59) 34.3% (93) 31.4% (85) 271Audio media (e.g., CDs, MP3s, audiobooks, LPs, etc.) 4.8% (13) 13.0% (35) 44.6% (120) 37.5% (101) 269Federal government documents 6.6% (18) 32.1% (87) 35.8% (97) 25.5% (69) 271Maps 8.4% (22) 25.9% (68) 35.4% (93) 30.4% (80) 263 answered question 285 skipped question 38 of 209. Do the UAF libraries have the materials you need for your work? AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely Never NAResponse CountBooks 2.9% (8) 46.4% (128)37.0% (102)5.8% (16) 0.4% (1)7.6% (21) 276Journals5.0% (14)61.0% (172) 24.1% (68)4.3% (12) 0.0% (0)5.7% (16) 282Databases/indexes10.3% (28)36.9% (100) 22.1% (60) 3.0% (8) 0.7% (2)26.9% (73) 271Media materials (e.g., CDs, DVDs, VHS videos) 1.1% (3)20.5% (55) 19.8% (53)6.0% (16) 1.9% (5)50.7% (136) 268 Please comment. 33 answered question 282 skipped question 610. If the UAF libraries don't have the book you need, do you: AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely NeverResponse CountRequest it through Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) 25.4% (71) 36.9% (103) 21.5% (60) 6.8% (19) 9.3% (26) 279Request the libraries purchase the book0.4% (1) 4.5% (12) 28.4% (76) 29.9% (80) 36.9% (99) 268Purchase it on my own 1.5% (4) 21.9% (60) 55.5% (152) 15.3% (42) 5.8% (16) 274Find a colleague who has it 1.5% (4) 11.2% (30) 48.5% (130) 24.6% (66) 14.2% (38) 268Find another book to use 1.8% (5) 13.7% (37) 48.7% (132) 19.9% (54) 15.9% (43) 271 answered question 282 skipped question 69 of 2011. If the UAF libraries don't have the journals you need, do you: AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely NeverResponse CountRequest articles through Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) 39.5% (109) 25.0% (69) 15.9% (44) 8.7% (24) 10.9% (30) 276Request that the libraries subscribe to the journal 1.1% (3) 2.6% (7) 18.7% (50) 34.0% (91) 43.7% (117) 268Purchase articles online 0.7% (2) 3.7% (10) 21.2% (58) 21.2% (58) 53.1% (145) 273 answered question 281 skipped question 712. Do you prefer library journal subscriptions in print or electronic format? Response PercentResponse CountPrint 11.7% 32Electronic 88.3% 242 Please comment. 56 answered question 274 skipped question 1410 of 2013. The Alaska and Polar Regions Collections include archives, manuscripts, rare photographs, books, periodicals, oral histories, and archival films about Alaska, the Circumpolar North, and Antarctica. What uses do you make of these collections? Use for my own researchAssign research to studentsKnow about but don't useDon't know aboutResponse CountArchives and Manuscripts 23.1% (64) 5.4% (15) 51.6% (143) 23.1% (64) 277Rare Maps 7.3% (20) 2.2% (6) 58.5% (161) 32.7% (90) 275Alaska's Digital Archives (ViLDA) 12.7% (35) 5.5% (15) 48.0% (132) 36.7% (101) 275Oral Histories 10.1% (28) 5.4% (15) 56.0% (155) 32.5% (90) 277Project Jukebox 11.0% (30) 5.9% (16) 45.2% (123) 41.9% (114) 272Alaska & Polar Periodical Index 19.3% (53) 6.2% (17) 45.3% (124) 32.1% (88) 274Alaska Book and Journal Collection 25.0% (69) 6.2% (17) 46.0% (127) 26.4% (73) 276Alaska Film Archives 9.7% (27) 3.6% (10) 54.9% (152) 33.2% (92) 277Digital Photographic Services / Alaska History Store13.5% (37) 3.6% (10) 50.9% (140) 33.5% (92) 275 Please comment. 32 answered question 281 skipped question 711 of 2014. How satisfied are you with the UAF libraries collections? Response PercentResponse CountVery satisfied 18.8% 53Satisfied 69.9% 197Dissatisfied 7.1% 20Very dissatisfied 0.7% 2N/A 3.5% 10 Please comment. 65 answered question 282 skipped question 615. Please tell us what strategies you use to keep informed about new journal articles in your field, such as RSS feeds or TOC alerts from publishers' websites, search alerts from article databases, blogs, etc. Response Count 171 answered question 171 skipped question 11712 of 2016. How important are the following factors in your decision on where to publish journal articles? Very importantImportantNot very importantUnimportant N/AResponse CountJournal reputation 48.9% (138) 32.3% (91) 3.2% (9) 0.7% (2) 14.9% (42) 282Published by scholarly society, association, or non-profit publisher23.0% (64) 35.3% (98) 16.9% (47) 8.3% (23) 16.5% (46) 278Cost of the journal subscription for UAF libraries1.1% (3) 5.1% (14) 31.0% (86) 41.5% (115) 21.3% (59) 277UAF libraries have online or print subscription to journal 5.4% (15) 15.8% (44) 24.7% (69) 34.4% (96) 19.7% (55) 279Open electronic (online) access (available to anyone) 11.1% (31) 24.0% (67) 28.0% (78) 19.7% (55) 17.2% (48) 279No page or other publication charges for author13.2% (37) 26.4% (74) 28.6% (80) 12.9% (36) 18.9% (53) 280Timeliness of publication process 17.1% (48) 47.9% (134) 13.6% (38) 5.0% (14) 16.4% (46) 280Retaining copyright to your work 12.2% (34) 20.9% (58) 29.1% (81) 17.3% (48) 20.5% (57) 278Journal is available online 22.3% (62) 32.0% (89) 15.8% (44) 12.2% (34) 17.6% (49) 278 Please comment. 30 answered question 282 skipped question 613 of 2017. Rate the importance of the following abilities to UNDERGRADUATE student success in your program.  Very importantImportantNot very importantUnimportant N/AResponse CountSelect and refine research topics 34.8% (97) 34.4% (96) 8.2% (23) 1.8% (5) 20.8% (58) 279Find information in the library (print or online)40.9% (115) 33.1% (93) 5.0% (14) 1.8% (5) 19.2% (54) 281Find information on the web (Google, Yahoo, non-library sources)32.9% (92) 38.6% (108) 7.9% (22) 1.4% (4) 19.3% (54) 280Evaluate information sources critically55.6% (155) 23.3% (65) 1.4% (4) 0.4% (1) 19.4% (54) 279Provide correct citations for sources used48.0% (134) 26.2% (73) 6.1% (17) 0.7% (2) 19.0% (53) 279Know what constitutes plagiarism 62.5% (173) 17.7% (49) 0.7% (2) 0.4% (1) 18.8% (52) 277 answered question 281 skipped question 714 of 2018. Give your assessment of current UNDERGRADUATE student performance in these areas. Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Not sure N/AResponse CountSelect and refine research topics 34.1% (95) 25.4% (71) 18.3% (51) 22.2% (62) 279Find information in the library (print or online) 36.8% (103) 26.1% (73) 14.3% (40) 22.9% (64) 280Find information on the web (Google, Yahoo, non-library sources)57.5% (161) 10.4% (29) 10.4% (29) 21.8% (61) 280Evaluate information sources critically16.5% (46) 44.4% (124) 17.9% (50) 21.1% (59) 279Provide correct citations for sources used26.9% (75) 38.0% (106) 14.0% (39) 21.1% (59) 279Know what constitutes plagiarism 27.2% (76) 32.6% (91) 19.4% (54) 20.8% (58) 279 Please comment. 36 answered question 280 skipped question 819. How important is the Library Information and Research course (LS 101) for UAF undergraduate students? Very importantImportantNot very importantUnimportantNo opinionResponse CountLS 101 is: 19.3% (54) 22.9% (64) 6.4% (18) 4.3% (12) 47.1% (132) 280 Please comment 49 answered question 280 skipped question 815 of 2020. Give your assessment of GRADUATE student performance in these areas when they enter your program. Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Not sure N/AResponse CountDevelop and refine research topics 46.9% (129) 15.3% (42) 7.3% (20) 30.5% (84) 275Find information in the library (print or online) 50.5% (139) 10.5% (29) 9.1% (25) 29.8% (82) 275Find information on the web (Google, Yahoo, non-library sources)60.0% (165) 4.4% (12) 6.2% (17) 29.5% (81) 275Evaluate information sources critically 40.0% (110) 18.5% (51) 12.4% (34) 29.1% (80) 275Know what constitutes plagiarism 46.4% (128) 13.4% (37) 11.2% (31) 29.0% (80) 276Familiarity with research materials and information in your field 39.5% (109) 21.7% (60) 9.8% (27) 29.0% (80) 276Ability to conduct a literature review 36.7% (101) 24.0% (66) 9.1% (25) 30.2% (83) 275Use citation software (e.g., EndNote) to manage references 22.2% (61) 26.5% (73) 17.8% (49) 33.5% (92) 275 Please comment. 29 answered question 277 skipped question 1116 of 2021. How often do you use the following library services to support your teaching? AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely Never N/AResponse CountCourse reserves (hard copy) 6.5% (18)11.5% (32) 23.0% (64)14.4% (40)18.3% (51)26.3% (73) 278Electronic course reserves (ERes) 7.2% (20)6.2% (17) 17.8% (49)12.7% (35)29.3% (81)26.8% (74) 276Library links on Blackboard9.1% (25)8.0% (22) 17.9% (49)10.9% (30)27.7% (76)26.3% (72) 274Have a librarian meet with your class to discuss information resources1.4% (4) 2.9% (8) 12.6% (35) 11.9% (33)44.4% (123)26.7% (74) 277Have a librarian assist in designing class assignments involving library research0.4% (1) 1.4% (4) 4.0% (11) 10.9% (30)55.8% (154)27.5% (76) 276 Please comment. 35 answered question 278 skipped question 1017 of 2022. Please rate your satisfaction with the library services listed below. Very satisfiedSatisfied DissatisfiedVery dissatisfiedDon't useDon't know about itResponse CountUAF libraries catalog (Goldmine) 21.1% (59)60.7% (170) 6.8% (19) 1.4% (4)8.2% (23)1.8% (5) 280Course reserves (in library) 16.1% (45)40.1% (112) 0.4% (1) 0.0% (0)38.0% (106)5.4% (15) 279Electronic course reserves (ERes) 16.5% (46)25.2% (70) 0.7% (2) 0.0% (0)48.6% (135)9.0% (25) 278Interlibrary Loan of books and other materials44.3% (124)39.3% (110) 1.4% (4) 1.4% (4)12.1% (34)1.4% (4) 280Journal article delivery 38.0% (106)35.1% (98) 2.9% (8) 0.0% (0)16.5% (46)7.5% (21) 279Librarian class presentation or session8.7% (24)16.6% (46) 0.7% (2) 0.0% (0)59.6% (165)14.4% (40) 277Staff assistance (in library or remotely)31.4% (88)43.6% (122) 3.2% (9) 0.0% (0)20.4% (57)1.4% (4) 280Functionality of library computers6.5% (18)30.5% (85) 3.6% (10) 0.7% (2)50.2% (140)8.6% (24) 279Access to library computers8.6% (24)31.3% (87) 2.5% (7) 0.7% (2)49.6% (138)7.2% (20) 278UAF libraries web site17.0% (47)63.9% (177) 5.4% (15) 1.1% (3)10.8% (30)1.8% (5) 277Media Equipment service10.8% (30)32.5% (90) 2.9% (8) 0.4% (1)45.8% (127)7.6% (21) 277 Please comment. 33 answered question 282 skipped question 618 of 2023. What additional library services would you find useful? Please mark up to 5 below. Response PercentResponse CountMore areas for quiet work and study space in libraries16.0% 39Make it easier to use library services with mobile devices such as smart phones and PDAs27.6% 67Online library tutorials, workshops, and other guides through podcasts, streaming video, etc.31.3% 76Expand consultation services on finding and evaluating research materials21.8% 53Online audio downloads 21.4% 52Develop and manage a digital archive for UAF faculty and student research and publications47.3% 115Provide support for organizing and archiving your research data and related materials32.1% 78Delivery of books and other library items to your campus office27.2% 66Wireless printing 22.2% 54Provide more online books 61.3% 149 Other (please specify). 35 answered question 243 skipped question 4519 of 2024. How significant is the contribution the UAF libraries make to you: Very significantSignificantNot very significantInsignificant N/AResponse CountKeeping current in your field36.1% (101)38.2% (107) 16.8% (47) 3.6% (10) 5.4% (15) 280Finding information in related fields or new areas33.9% (95) 40.4% (113) 15.7% (44) 3.9% (11) 6.1% (17) 280Being a more effective researcher 33.3% (93) 36.2% (101) 16.1% (45) 3.2% (9) 11.1% (31) 279Being a more effective instructor 21.6% (60) 33.8% (94) 20.1% (56) 5.0% (14) 19.4% (54) 278Enriching student learning experiences25.2% (70) 41.4% (115) 15.8% (44) 1.8% (5) 15.8% (44) 278Making more efficient use of your time24.0% (67) 37.3% (104) 21.5% (60) 8.2% (23) 9.0% (25) 279Recruiting colleagues and students to UAF7.6% (21) 19.1% (53) 26.0% (72) 20.9% (58) 26.4% (73) 277 Please comment. 13 answered question 280 skipped question 825. Rate your overall satisfaction with UAF libraries. Response PercentResponse CountVery satisfied 24.8% 70Satisfied 68.8% 194Dissatisfied 4.3% 12Very dissatisfied 0.4% 1N/A 1.8% 5 Please comment. 21 answered question 282 skipped question 620 of 20

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