Triennial campus-wide UAF libraries use survey, summary of results for graduate students

Christie, Anne

Jensen, Karen

Lehman, Lisa

Ruess, Diane

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1 of 19UAF Libraries Graduate Student Library Use Survey Fall 2010 1. What is your primary campus affiliation? Response PercentResponse CountFairbanks Campus (includes Fairbanks programs at other locations)96.0% 340UAF Community and Technical College (formerly Tanana Valley Campus) 0.0% 0Bristol Bay Campus 0.6% 2Center for Distance Education 0.6% 2Chukchi Campus 0.6% 2Inter-Aleutians Campus  0.0% 0Kuskokwim Campus  0.0% 0Northwest Campus 0.3% 1Other 2.0% 7 Please tell us which campus. 41 answered question 354 skipped question 52 of 192. What is your field of study at UAF?Graduate degree programs AnthropologyArctic EngineeringArtAtmospheric SciencesPlease select the appropriate degree program for your Master's or Ph.D. (This list of programs is taken from http://www.uaf.edu/catalog/catalog_10-11/pdf/01_Degrees_Programs.pdf)3.2% (11) 0.6% (2) 0.6% (2) 0.3% (1)  3. What is your degree program? Response PercentResponse CountDoctoral 34.2% 121Master's 64.7% 229Other 1.1% 4 Please specify. 20 answered question 354 skipped question 53 of 194. How important are the following sources of information for your course work and research projects? Very importantImportantNot very importantUnimportantResponse CountUAF libraries (including UAF libraries-provided online resources) 80.3% (286) 15.2% (54) 4.2% (15) 0.3% (1) 356Web sources (not provided by UAF libraries) 61.0% (213) 31.8% (111) 6.0% (21) 1.1% (4) 349Department-owned resources 25.5% (89) 33.5% (117) 36.1% (126) 4.9% (17) 349Personal books, journals, files, etc. 39.1% (137) 42.9% (150) 14.9% (52) 3.1% (11) 350Faculty or other students 53.1% (187) 39.8% (140) 5.7% (20) 1.4% (5) 352Librarians 25.4% (89) 44.9% (157) 24.0% (84) 5.7% (20) 350 answered question 356 skipped question 35. 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 2.3% (8) 15.6% (55)18.7% (66)22.9% (81)31.7% (112) 8.8% (31) 353Use computer on campus (dorm or other building) to access libraries23.1% (81)33.4% (117)10.9% (38) 7.7% (27)12.0% (42)12.9% (45) 350Use computer off-campus to access libraries16.2% (57)32.7% (115)11.4% (40)15.1% (53)11.1% (39)13.6% (48) 352 If you haven't used the library yet this year, please tell us why. 14 answered question 356 skipped question 34 of 196. When you visit the UAF libraries IN PERSON how often do you: DailySeveral times a weekOnce a weekA few times a monthA few times a semesterNeverResponse CountLook for a print journal article 3.0% (10) 8.3% (28) 7.4% (25) 14.2% (48)40.8% (138)26.3% (89) 338Look for a book 2.0% (7) 8.5% (29) 13.1% (45)25.1% (86)38.8% (133)12.5% (43) 343Look for an online journal article 8.8% (30) 17.7% (60) 7.4% (25)14.5% (49)20.6% (70)31.0% (105) 339Consult library staff 0.0% (0) 3.8% (13) 8.9% (30) 15.7% (53)45.6% (154)26.0% (88) 338Photocopy 0.3% (1) 1.8% (6) 4.1% (14) 9.1% (31) 30.4% (103)54.3% (184) 339Print 0.6% (2) 4.4% (15) 2.9% (10) 7.9% (27) 21.8% (74)62.4% (212) 340Use library computers to find information for your academic work1.2% (4) 6.7% (23) 6.7% (23) 12.9% (44)33.9% (116)38.6% (132) 342Use library computers for other purposes0.3% (1) 3.8% (13) 4.7% (16) 9.5% (32) 24.3% (82)57.4% (194) 338Bring your own computer and use wireless connection7.9% (27) 13.8% (47) 7.3% (25)17.9% (61)24.3% (83)28.7% (98) 341Use as place to do individual work 3.8% (13) 12.3% (42)10.0% (34)15.8% (54)27.9% (95)30.2% (103) 341Use as place to do group work 1.5% (5) 3.2% (11) 6.5% (22) 9.4% (32) 26.8% (91)52.5% (178) 339Use media collections (videos, DVDs) 0.3% (1) 2.6% (9) 6.7% (23)16.4% (56)26.1% (89)47.8% (163) 341Use media equipment (digital cameras, camcorders laptops, etc.) 0.3% (1) 1.5% (5) 2.6% (9) 5.9% (20)28.7% (98)61.0% (208) 341Use special collections (e.g., government documents, archives, etc.)0.0% (0) 3.0% (10) 2.7% (9) 9.5% (32) 28.1% (95)56.8% (192) 338 answered question 346 skipped question 135 of 197. Which library do you use most often? Response PercentResponse CountRasmuson Library 54.3% 191BioSciences Library 23.3% 82Geophysical Institute Library (Keith B. Mather) Library 9.4% 33Use library's online resources only 10.2% 36Other 2.8% 10 If other, please tell us which library you use and why. 22 answered question 352 skipped question 76 of 198. Which of the following resources do you use when you need information on a research topic? AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely NeverResponse CountUAF libraries catalog (Goldmine) 28.7% (101) 30.4% (107) 25.3% (89) 10.2% (36) 5.4% (19) 352Libraries-provided article index such as Academic Search Premier, Web of Science, etc.40.4% (139) 25.9% (89) 14.8% (51) 10.5% (36) 8.4% (29) 344Full-text journal articles (UAF Journals List) 44.6% (154) 24.3% (84) 17.1% (59) 8.1% (28) 5.8% (20) 345Internet search on Google, GoogleScholar, Yahoo, etc. 47.2% (166) 28.1% (99) 18.5% (65) 5.1% (18) 1.1% (4) 352Publisher or scholarly society web site15.4% (53) 18.0% (62) 40.0% (138) 20.3% (70) 6.4% (22) 345Faculty or other students 8.6% (30) 17.8% (62) 51.3% (179) 16.6% (58) 5.7% (20) 349Librarians 2.6% (9) 5.2% (18) 29.0% (100) 38.0% (131) 25.2% (87) 345Library assistance via phone, email, or online chat1.5% (5) 2.3% (8) 15.5% (53) 29.2% (100) 51.6% (177) 343 Other (please specify). 12 answered question 355 skipped question 47 of 199. 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) 8.3% (29)29.5% (103)15.5% (54)20.3% (71)18.6% (65) 7.7% (27) 349Search an article index such as Academic Search Premier, Web of Science14.9% (52)31.9% (111)14.4% (50)12.4% (43)14.7% (51)11.8% (41) 348Look for online journal articles 15.3% (54)36.9% (130)13.9% (49)12.8% (45)14.2% (50) 6.8% (24) 352Look for online books 6.6% (23) 19.5% (68) 9.5% (33)19.0% (66)25.6% (89)19.8% (69) 348Look for digitized collections or images4.3% (15) 9.6% (33) 6.4% (22) 13.0% (45)22.9% (79)43.8% (151) 345Consult with library staff (via email) 0.9% (3) 1.7% (6) 2.6% (9) 6.4% (22)28.0% (97)60.4% (209) 346Look for information about the UAF libraries (e.g., hours, events, etc.) 0.9% (3) 4.4% (15) 6.7% (23)15.2% (52)42.9% (147)30.0% (103) 343 Other (please specify). 9 answered question 353 skipped question 68 of 1910. Please indicate the importance of these sources to your course work and research. Very importantImportantNot very importantUnimportantResponse CountBooks 42.3% (149) 43.2% (152) 11.4% (40) 3.1% (11) 352Journals 84.7% (298) 12.2% (43) 2.3% (8) 0.9% (3) 352Numeric or scientific datasets such as census, GIS, genome, etc.25.3% (88) 22.1% (77) 33.0% (115) 19.5% (68) 348Article databases (e.g., Academic Search Premier, Web of Science, PsycINFO, etc.)66.1% (230) 19.5% (68) 9.8% (34) 4.6% (16) 348Manuscripts or archival materials 20.5% (71) 30.3% (105) 34.1% (118) 15.0% (52) 346Newspapers 3.8% (13) 13.7% (47) 41.6% (143) 41.0% (141) 344Visual media (e.g., films, DVD or VHS videos) 3.7% (13) 14.1% (49) 43.1% (150) 39.1% (136) 348Audio media (e.g., CDs, MP3s, audiobooks, LPs, etc.) 3.4% (12) 11.5% (40) 42.1% (147) 43.0% (150) 349Federal government documents 10.8% (38) 26.5% (93) 32.2% (113) 30.5% (107) 351Maps 13.4% (47) 23.4% (82) 35.6% (125) 27.6% (97) 351 answered question 354 skipped question 59 of 1911. Do the UAF libraries have the materials you need for your course work and research? AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely Never N/AResponse CountBooks10.4% (37)48.5% (172) 27.0% (96)4.2% (15) 0.8% (3)9.0% (32) 355Journals12.7% (45)57.6% (204) 23.2% (82)3.4% (12) 0.0% (0)3.1% (11) 354Databases/indexes10.5% (37)42.9% (151) 17.6% (62)4.0% (14) 0.3% (1)24.7% (87) 352Media materials, such as DVDs or CDs3.2% (11)15.9% (55) 19.0% (66)3.5% (12) 2.0% (7)56.5% (196) 347 Please comment. 39 answered question 356 skipped question 312. 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) 31.7% (111) 26.0% (91) 15.7% (55) 11.7% (41) 14.9% (52) 350Request the libraries purchase the book0.6% (2) 2.0% (7) 14.6% (50) 22.2% (76) 60.6% (208) 343Purchase it on my own 3.7% (13) 18.6% (65) 40.1% (140) 21.2% (74) 16.3% (57) 349Borrow from instructor or other student3.2% (11) 20.6% (72) 47.0% (164) 15.2% (53) 14.0% (49) 349Find another book to use 3.4% (12) 25.9% (90) 46.3% (161) 12.6% (44) 11.8% (41) 348 answered question 352 skipped question 710 of 1913. 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) 42.5% (147) 17.6% (61) 14.7% (51) 9.0% (31) 16.2% (56) 346Request that the libraries subscribe to the journal 2.6% (9) 5.2% (18) 15.7% (54) 20.9% (72) 55.7% (192) 345Purchase articles online 1.8% (6) 3.5% (12) 12.4% (42) 18.3% (62) 64.0% (217) 339Find a different journal article 8.1% (28) 24.6% (85) 40.5% (140) 13.3% (46) 13.6% (47) 346 answered question 349 skipped question 1014. How satisfied are you with the UAF libraries collections? Response PercentResponse CountVery satisfied 26.8% 94Satisfied 68.7% 241Dissatisfied 4.6% 16Very dissatisfied  0.0% 0 Please comment. 72 answered question 351 skipped question 811 of 1915. 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 19.7% (68) 2.0% (7) 45.1% (156) 35.0% (121) 346Rare Maps 8.1% (28) 0.3% (1) 50.3% (174) 41.6% (144) 346Alaska's Digital Archives (ViLDA) 9.8% (34) 1.4% (5) 43.9% (152) 46.0% (159) 346Oral Histories 7.8% (27) 2.6% (9) 44.5% (154) 46.5% (161) 346Project Jukebox 7.5% (26) 1.7% (6) 37.5% (130) 55.0% (191) 347Alaska & Polar Periodical Index 14.4% (50) 1.4% (5) 40.6% (141) 44.1% (153) 347Alaska Book and Journal Collections23.6% (82) 3.2% (11) 37.4% (130) 37.4% (130) 348Alaska Film Archives 4.6% (16) 1.2% (4) 53.3% (185) 41.8% (145) 347Digital Photographic Services/Alaska History Store6.4% (22) 1.7% (6) 46.5% (160) 46.2% (159) 344 Please comment 33 answered question 351 skipped question 812 of 1916. Rate the importance of each of the following for your course work and research. Very importantImportantNot very importantUnimportantResponse CountDevelop and refine research topics 71.8% (252) 24.2% (85) 3.4% (12) 0.6% (2) 351Find information in the library (print or online) 65.1% (229) 27.3% (96) 6.5% (23) 1.1% (4) 352Find information on the web (Google, Yahoo, non-library sources)58.1% (204) 33.3% (117) 8.5% (30) 0.0% (0) 351Evaluate information sources critically 67.6% (236) 26.9% (94) 5.2% (18) 0.3% (1) 349Know what constitutes plagiarism 63.6% (222) 26.9% (94) 7.7% (27) 1.7% (6) 349Familiarity with research materials and information in your field 77.5% (272) 20.2% (71) 2.0% (7) 0.3% (1) 351Ability to conduct a literature review 72.4% (254) 19.9% (70) 5.4% (19) 2.3% (8) 351Use citation software (e.g., EndNote) to manage references 48.0% (168) 29.4% (103) 18.9% (66) 3.7% (13) 350 answered question 353 skipped question 613 of 1917. How useful are the following for your course work and research? Very useful Useful Not usefulDon't know about itResponse Count"Resources by subject" page on the UAF libraries web site31.1% (109) 38.0% (133) 13.4% (47) 17.4% (61) 350Library research assistance (in-person, web, email, phone) 21.1% (74) 39.7% (139) 18.6% (65) 20.6% (72) 350Course reserves 18.9% (66) 39.8% (139) 21.5% (75) 19.8% (69) 349Research consultation appointment with librarian8.3% (29) 21.8% (76) 21.0% (73) 48.9% (170) 348Librarian class presentation or session10.4% (36) 25.4% (88) 23.6% (82) 40.6% (141) 347Discussion with librarian at reference desk12.4% (43) 53.2% (185) 17.8% (62) 16.7% (58) 348 Please comment. 31 answered question 352 skipped question 714 of 1918. How easy do the UAF libraries make it for you to: Very easy Easy DifficultVery difficultN/AResponse CountUse the UAF libraries catalog (Goldmine) to find books/journals 42.8% (151) 43.9% (155) 6.8% (24) 2.0% (7) 4.5% (16) 353Locate a book on the library shelves32.6% (115) 50.1% (177) 5.1% (18) 1.4% (5) 10.8% (38) 353Use Interlibrary Loan to request a book or journal article not available at UAF41.8% (146) 36.7% (128) 7.2% (25) 1.1% (4) 13.2% (46) 349Find the full text of a journal article 33.6% (118) 50.7% (178) 9.7% (34) 0.9% (3) 5.1% (18) 351Find media items such as music, films, images14.4% (50) 28.2% (98) 6.3% (22) 1.7% (6) 49.3% (171) 347Reserve or use a group study room 12.6% (44) 22.9% (80) 3.7% (13) 0.0% (0) 60.9% (213) 350Access library online resources from off-campus26.6% (93) 39.7% (139) 13.4% (47) 3.4% (12) 16.9% (59) 350 Please comment. 48 answered question 354 skipped question 515 of 1919. What kinds of information technology do you use regularly? Please check all that apply. Response PercentResponse CountLaptop computer 94.8% 331Smart phone (combination cell phone and PDA, e.g., iPhone, Blackberry, Treo)33.5% 117Digital camera or camcorder 68.5% 239iPod or other MP3 device 65.9% 230Text messaging 61.3% 214Instant messaging 37.0% 129Email 97.7% 341Social computing, e.g., Facebook, Twitter66.8% 233Blogs 19.2% 67Wikis 36.7% 128 Other (please specify). 13 answered question 349 skipped question 1016 of 1920. Please rate your satisfaction with the library services listed below. Very satisfiedSatisfied DissatisfiedVery dissatisfiedDon't useDon't know about itResponse CountUAF libraries catalog (Goldmine) 30.3% (107)59.8% (211) 4.0% (14) 1.7% (6)3.1% (11)1.1% (4) 353Course reserves (in library) 11.2% (39)42.8% (149) 1.7% (6) 0.9% (3)32.2% (112)11.2% (39) 348Electronic course reserves (ERes) 16.0% (56)36.1% (126) 2.3% (8) 0.6% (2)28.7% (100)16.3% (57) 349Photocopying in library5.1% (18)32.5% (114) 8.8% (31) 2.6% (9)44.2% (155)6.8% (24) 351Printing in library3.5% (12)27.4% (95) 8.1% (28) 3.2% (11)51.3% (178)6.6% (23) 347Interlibrary Loan of books and other materials36.4% (127)41.3% (144) 4.3% (15) 0.6% (2)14.0% (49)3.4% (12) 349Journal article delivery34.3% (119)39.8% (138) 2.3% (8) 1.2% (4)15.6% (54)6.9% (24) 347Librarian class presentation or session7.8% (27)24.9% (86) 1.7% (6) 0.3% (1)45.1% (156)20.2% (70) 346Staff assistance (in library or remotely)22.9% (80)45.6% (159) 2.0% (7) 1.1% (4)23.8% (83)4.6% (16) 349Functionality of library computers10.1% (35)38.2% (133) 9.2% (32) 1.7% (6)36.5% (127)4.3% (15) 348Access to library computers13.3% (46)43.9% (152) 3.5% (12) 0.6% (2)35.3% (122)3.5% (12) 346UAF libraries' web site23.9% (84)61.8% (217) 6.0% (21) 2.0% (7)5.1% (18)1.1% (4) 351Media Equipment service10.1% (35)29.8% (103) 2.6% (9) 0.6% (2)46.5% (161)10.4% (36) 346Individual study space in library13.8% (48)43.8% (152) 4.0% (14) 1.4% (5)32.0% (111)4.9% (17) 347Group study space in library10.6% (37)32.5% (113) 3.7% (13) 0.9% (3)41.1% (143)11.2% (39) 34817 of 19Reserved study carrels5.8% (20)15.1% (52) 2.0% (7) 0.3% (1)54.5% (188)22.3% (77) 345 Please comment: 37 answered question 353 skipped question 621. What additional services would you like the library to provide? Response PercentResponse CountMore areas for quiet work and study in libraries32.6% 98Make it easier to use library services with mobile devices such as smart phones and PDAs29.9% 90Online library tutorials, workshops, and other guides through podcasts, streaming video, etc.28.2% 85Expand consultation services on finding and evaluating research materials19.3% 58Online audio downloads 24.3% 73More computers in libraries 14.0% 42More laptops for checkout 12.0% 36More reservable group study spaces10.3% 31Develop and manage a digital archive for UAF faculty and student research and publications48.2% 145Provide support for organizing and managing your information and data sets29.6% 89Wireless printing 39.5% 119Provide more online books 54.8% 165 Other (please specify). 5218 of 19 answered question 301 skipped question 5822. How significant is the contribution the UAF libraries make to you? Very significantSignificantNot very significantInsignificant N/AResponse CountKeeping current in your field 45.8% (162)38.4% (136) 12.4% (44) 2.0% (7) 1.4% (5) 354Finding information in related fields or new areas46.6% (165)38.7% (137) 11.9% (42) 0.8% (3) 2.0% (7) 354Being a more effective researcher 49.0% (173)35.7% (126) 11.6% (41) 2.0% (7) 1.7% (6) 353Being a more effective instructor 15.5% (54) 21.2% (74) 13.8% (48) 3.4% (12) 46.1% (161) 349Enriching your learning experiences40.9% (144)41.5% (146) 13.6% (48) 2.0% (7) 2.0% (7) 352Making more efficient use of your time39.9% (139)38.2% (133) 15.5% (54) 3.7% (13) 2.6% (9) 348Deciding to attend UAF 8.3% (29) 12.6% (44) 22.3% (78) 35.8% (125) 20.9% (73) 349 Please comment. 19 answered question 355 skipped question 419 of 1923. Rate your overall satisfaction with UAF libraries. Response PercentResponse CountVery satisfied 31.3% 111Satisfied 65.1% 231Dissatisfied 3.4% 12Very dissatisfied 0.3% 1 Please comment. 36 answered question 355 skipped question 4

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UAF Libraries Graduate Student Library Use Survey Fall 2010

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