Christie, Anne

Jensen, Karen

Lehman, Lisa

Ruess, Diane

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UAF Libraries Graduate Student Library Use Survey Fall 20071. What is your primary campus affiliation? ResponsePercentResponseCountFairbanks Campus 91.7% 133Bristol Bay Campus  0.0% 0Center for Distance Education 1.4% 2Chukchi Campus  0.0% 0Inter-Aleutians Campus 0.7% 1Kuskokwim Campus 0.7% 1Northwest Campus  0.0% 0Tanana Valley Campus  0.0% 0Other 5.5% 8 Please tell us which campus. 15 answered question 145 skipped question 32. What is your field of study at UAF?Graduate degree programs Administration of JusticeAnthropology Arctic EngineeringPlease select the appropriate degree program for your Master's or Ph.D. (This list of programs is taken from http://www.uaf.edu/gradsch/general/degrees/index.html ) 0.7% (1) 4.1% (6) 0.0% (0)  Page 13. What is your degree program? ResponsePercentResponseCountDoctoral 30.4% 45Masters 68.9% 102Other 0.7% 1 Please specify. 2 answered question 148 skipped question 04. How important are the following sources of information for your course work and research projects? Very important Important Not very important UnimportantResponseCountUAF libraries (including UAF libraries-provided online collections) 85.8% (127) 12.8% (19) 1.4% (2) 0.0% (0) 148Web sources (not provided by UAF libraries) 55.5% (81) 36.3% (53) 8.2% (12) 0.0% (0) 146Departmental resources 23.1% (33) 42.7% (61) 30.8% (44) 3.5% (5) 143Personal books, journals, files, etc. 32.6% (47) 51.4% (74) 13.9% (20) 2.1% (3) 144Faculty or other students 40.8% (60) 49.7% (73) 9.5% (14) 0.0% (0) 147Librarians 17.4% (25) 51.4% (74) 25.0% (36) 6.3% (9) 144 answered question 148 skipped question 0Page 25. 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 semesterNeverResponseCountVisit libraries in person 8.2% (12) 21.2% (31)12.3% (18)27.4% (40)19.2% (28)11.6% (17) 146Use computer on campus (dorm or other building) to access libraries21.9% (32)34.2% (50)13.7% (20)11.0% (16) 9.6% (14) 9.6% (14) 146Use computer off-campus to access libraries18.2% (26)23.8% (34)16.1% (23)18.9% (27)11.9% (17)11.2% (16) 143 If you haven't used the library yet this year, please tell us why. 9 answered question 147 skipped question 16. 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 semesterNeverResponseCountLook for a print journal article 3.7% (5) 9.7% (13) 8.2% (11) 28.4% (38)34.3% (46)15.7% (21) 134Look for a book 1.5% (2) 11.0% (15)14.0% (19)30.1% (41)33.8% (46) 9.6% (13) 136Look for an online journal article 8.1% (11) 18.5% (25)11.1% (15)14.8% (20)17.8% (24)29.6% (40) 135Consult library staff 0.7% (1) 5.2% (7) 6.7% (9) 20.0% (27)48.9% (66)18.5% (25) 135Photocopy 2.3% (3) 5.3% (7) 3.0% (4) 19.7% (26)32.6% (43)37.1% (49) 132Print 1.5% (2) 5.3% (7) 4.6% (6) 9.2% (12) 26.0% (34)53.4% (70) 131Use library computers to find information for your academic work4.5% (6) 11.3% (15) 2.3% (3)18.0% (24)31.6% (42)32.3% (43) 133Use library computers for other purposes3.8% (5) 6.0% (8) 4.5% (6) 11.3% (15)22.6% (30)51.9% (69) 133Bring your own computer and use wireless connection5.1% (7) 12.4% (17) 8.8% (12)11.7% (16)21.2% (29)40.9% (56) 137Page 3Use as place to do individual work 4.4% (6) 16.2% (22) 4.4% (6)16.2% (22)28.7% (39)30.1% (41) 136Use as place to do group work 0.8% (1) 3.8% (5) 5.3% (7) 10.5% (14)28.6% (38)51.1% (68) 133Use media collections (videos, dvds) 2.3% (3) 5.3% (7) 6.8% (9)19.5% (26)26.3% (35)39.8% (53) 133Use media equipment (digital cameras, camcorders laptops, etc.) 0.8% (1) 2.3% (3) 2.3% (3) 8.3% (11)35.3% (47)51.1% (68) 133 answered question 139 skipped question 97. Which library do you use most often? ResponsePercentResponseCountRasmuson Library 54.1% 79BioSciences Library 30.8% 45Geophysical Institute Library (Keith B. Mather) Library 9.6% 14Other 5.5% 8 Please tell us which library you use. 14 answered question 146 skipped question 28. Is the library that you use most open when you need it? ResponsePercentResponseCountYes 87.7% 121No 12.3% 17 If not, please tell us what hours you need. 22 answered question 138 skipped question 10Page 49. During evenings and weekends what services do you need in the library? (Check all that apply.) ResponsePercentResponseCountReference assistance 25.6% 33Computer access 35.7% 46Check-out materials 55.0% 71Copying/printing 35.7% 46Course reserves 20.2% 26Access to books and print journals 77.5% 100Place for individual study 45.0% 58Place for group study 12.4% 16 Other (please specify). 8 answered question 129 skipped question 19Page 510. What resources do you use when you need information on a research topic? AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely Never ResponseCountUAF libraries catalog (Goldmine) 31.3% (45) 26.4% (38) 29.9% (43) 8.3% (12) 4.2% (6) 144Libraries-provided article index such as Academic Search Premier, Web of Science, etc.37.2% (54) 31.7% (46) 14.5% (21) 12.4% (18) 4.1% (6) 145Full-text journal articles (UAF Journals List) 40.7% (59) 33.8% (49) 20.0% (29) 4.1% (6) 1.4% (2) 145Internet search on Google, GoogleScholar, Yahoo, etc. 33.8% (48) 36.6% (52) 22.5% (32) 4.9% (7) 2.1% (3) 142Publisher or scholarly society web site14.6% (20) 24.8% (34) 38.7% (53) 16.8% (23) 5.1% (7) 137Faculty or other students 5.0% (7) 18.7% (26) 54.0% (75) 20.1% (28) 2.2% (3) 139Librarians 2.9% (4) 5.8% (8) 39.6% (55) 34.5% (48) 17.3% (24) 139Library assistance via phone or email1.4% (2) 4.3% (6) 16.5% (23) 36.7% (51) 41.0% (57) 139 Other (please specify). 10 answered question 146 skipped question 2Page 611. How often do you use the UAF libraries' web site to: DailySeveral times a weekOnce a weekA few times a monthA few times a semesterNeverResponseCountSearch the UAF libraries' catalog (Goldmine)11.7% (17)31.0% (45)17.9% (26)21.4% (31)13.1% (19) 4.8% (7) 145Search an article index such as Academic Search Premier, Web of Science10.3% (15)34.9% (51)17.8% (26)18.5% (27)11.0% (16) 7.5% (11) 146Look for online journal articles 15.8% (23)33.6% (49)21.9% (32)15.8% (23) 9.6% (14) 3.4% (5) 146Look for online books, reference works9.9% (14) 18.3% (26)19.7% (28)23.2% (33)20.4% (29) 8.5% (12) 142Look for digitized collections or images 3.6% (5) 5.0% (7) 8.6% (12)20.0% (28)27.9% (39)35.0% (49) 140Consult with library staff (via email) 1.4% (2) 1.4% (2) 3.5% (5) 7.1% (10) 34.8% (49)51.8% (73) 141Look for information about the UAF libraries (eg. hours, events, etc.) 2.8% (4) 2.1% (3) 6.4% (9)14.9% (21)46.8% (66)27.0% (38) 141 Other (please specify). 5 answered question 146 skipped question 2Page 712. Please indicate the importance of these sources to your course work and research. Very important Important Not very important UnimportantResponseCountBooks 43.8% (64) 47.3% (69) 8.9% (13) 0.0% (0) 146Journals 89.2% (132) 6.8% (10) 3.4% (5) 0.7% (1) 148Numeric or scientific datasets such as census, GIS, genome, etc. 13.6% (20) 25.2% (37) 43.5% (64) 17.7% (26) 147Bibliographic databases/article indexes33.8% (49) 33.8% (49) 24.1% (35) 8.3% (12) 145Manuscripts or archival materials 21.4% (31) 28.3% (41) 37.9% (55) 12.4% (18) 145Newspapers 6.9% (10) 11.8% (17) 44.4% (64) 36.8% (53) 144Visual media (e.g., maps, films, DVD or VHS videos, etc.) 4.8% (7) 20.7% (30) 47.6% (69) 26.9% (39) 145Audio media (e.g., CDs, Mp3s, audiobooks, LPs, etc.) 3.5% (5) 12.0% (17) 48.6% (69) 35.9% (51) 142 answered question 148 skipped question 013. Do the UAF libraries have the materials you need for your course work and research? AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely Never N/A ResponseCountBooks 6.1% (9) 55.1% (81) 32.0% (47) 3.4% (5) 0.0% (0) 3.4% (5) 147Journals 6.1% (9) 51.7% (76) 27.9% (41)12.2% (18) 0.0% (0) 2.0% (3) 147Databases/indexes 9.1% (13) 40.6% (58) 25.9% (37) 4.9% (7) 0.0% (0)19.6% (28) 143Media materials 4.4% (6) 23.5% (32) 22.1% (30) 2.2% (3) 0.7% (1)47.1% (64) 136 Please comment. 28 answered question 147 skipped question 1Page 814. If the UAF libraries don't have the book you need, do you: AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely Never ResponseCountRequest it through Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) 48.3% (70) 23.4% (34) 13.8% (20) 5.5% (8) 9.0% (13) 145Request the libraries purchase the book2.1% (3) 2.1% (3) 8.5% (12) 30.5% (43) 56.7% (80) 141Purchase it on my own 1.4% (2) 15.7% (22) 43.6% (61) 25.0% (35) 14.3% (20) 140Borrow from instructor or other student1.4% (2) 18.6% (26) 49.3% (69) 17.9% (25) 12.9% (18) 140Find another book to use 4.3% (6) 18.0% (25) 43.9% (61) 25.2% (35) 8.6% (12) 139 answered question 145 skipped question 315. If the UAF libraries don't have the journals you need, do you: AlwaysMost of the timeSometimes Rarely Never ResponseCountRequest articles through Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) 57.8% (85) 22.4% (33) 9.5% (14) 3.4% (5) 6.8% (10) 147Request that the libraries subscribe to the journal 2.1% (3) 2.8% (4) 9.9% (14) 27.5% (39) 57.7% (82) 142Purchase articles online 1.4% (2) 3.5% (5) 11.2% (16) 21.7% (31) 62.2% (89) 143Find a different journal article 3.5% (5) 21.8% (31) 39.4% (56) 17.6% (25) 17.6% (25) 142 answered question 147 skipped question 1Page 916. How satisfied are you with the UAF libraries collections? ResponsePercentResponseCountVery satisfied 17.1% 25Satisfied 72.6% 106Dissatisfied 8.9% 13Very dissatisfied 1.4% 2 Please comment. 49 answered question 146 skipped question 217. Rate the importance of each of the following for your course work and research. Very important Important Not very important UnimportantResponseCountDevelop and refine research topics 66.9% (99) 28.4% (42) 4.1% (6) 0.7% (1) 148Find information in the library (print or online) 72.3% (107) 25.0% (37) 2.0% (3) 0.7% (1) 148Find information on the web (Google, Yahoo, non-library sources)40.4% (59) 44.5% (65) 14.4% (21) 0.7% (1) 146Evaluate information sources critically55.8% (82) 38.1% (56) 5.4% (8) 0.7% (1) 147Know what constitutes plagiarism 53.1% (77) 35.9% (52) 9.0% (13) 2.1% (3) 145Familiarity with research materials and information in your field73.1% (106) 24.1% (35) 2.1% (3) 0.7% (1) 145Ability to conduct a literature review 68.7% (101) 25.9% (38) 3.4% (5) 2.0% (3) 147Use citation software (e.g., EndNote) to manage references 37.2% (54) 31.7% (46) 22.8% (33) 8.3% (12) 145 answered question 148 skipped question 0Page 1018. How useful are the following for your course work and research? Very useful Useful Not usefulDon't know about itResponseCount"Resources by subject" page on the UAF libraries web site31.3% (46) 29.9% (44) 17.0% (25) 21.8% (32) 147Library research assistance (in-person, web, email, phone) 18.5% (27) 45.9% (67) 15.8% (23) 19.9% (29) 146Course reserves 16.7% (24) 38.2% (55) 21.5% (31) 23.6% (34) 144Research consultation appointment with librarian4.8% (7) 20.5% (30) 21.9% (32) 52.7% (77) 146Librarian class presentation or session6.8% (10) 21.2% (31) 29.5% (43) 42.5% (62) 146Discussion with librarian at reference desk13.8% (20) 55.2% (80) 15.9% (23) 15.2% (22) 145 Please comment. 15 answered question 148 skipped question 0Page 1119. How easy do the UAF libraries make it for you to: Very easy Easy Diffficult Very difficult N/A ResponseCountUse the UAF libraries catalog (Goldmine) to find books/journals 39.0% (57) 45.2% (66) 10.3% (15) 1.4% (2) 4.1% (6) 146Locate a book on the library shelves 32.9% (48) 50.7% (74) 6.2% (9) 0.7% (1) 9.6% (14) 146Use Interlibrary Loan to request a book or journal article not available at UAF48.3% (70) 38.6% (56) 7.6% (11) 0.0% (0) 5.5% (8) 145Find the full-text of a journal article 24.8% (36) 46.2% (67) 21.4% (31) 2.8% (4) 4.8% (7) 145Find media items such as music, films, images 9.0% (13) 32.4% (47) 6.2% (9) 0.0% (0) 52.4% (76) 145Reserve or use a group study room 6.9% (10) 17.9% (26) 2.8% (4) 0.0% (0) 72.4% (105) 145Access library online resources from off-campus21.4% (31) 42.1% (61) 9.0% (13) 4.1% (6) 23.4% (34) 145 Please comment. 23 answered question 146 skipped question 2Page 1220. What kinds of information technology do you use regularly? Please check all that apply. ResponsePercentResponseCountLaptop computer 92.5% 136Smart phone 4.8% 7Digital camera or camcorder 68.7% 101iPod or other mp3 device 48.3% 71Text messaging 21.8% 32Instant messaging 30.6% 45Email 95.9% 141Social computing, ie. MySpace 31.3% 46Blogs 15.0% 22Wikis 34.7% 51 Other (please specify). 10 answered question 147 skipped question 1Page 1321. Please rate your satisfaction with the library services listed below. Very satisfiedSatisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfiedDon't useDon't know about itResponseCountUAF libraries catalog (Goldmine) 30.6% (45)55.8% (82) 6.8% (10) 2.7% (4) 3.4% (5) 0.7% (1) 147Course reserves (in library) 10.3% (15)41.8% (61) 2.7% (4) 0.0% (0)32.9% (48)12.3% (18) 146Electronic course reserves (ERes) 15.8% (23)28.8% (42) 3.4% (5) 0.7% (1)38.4% (56)13.0% (19) 146Photocopying in library 8.9% (13)41.8% (61) 9.6% (14) 5.5% (8)30.1% (44) 4.1% (6) 146Printing in library 4.9% (7) 31.9% (46) 7.6% (11) 2.8% (4)47.2% (68) 5.6% (8) 144Interlibrary Loan of books and other materials39.0% (57)46.6% (68) 3.4% (5) 0.0% (0)8.9% (13) 2.1% (3) 146Journal article delivery37.7% (55)40.4% (59) 5.5% (8) 0.7% (1)9.6% (14) 6.2% (9) 146Librarian class presentation or session5.5% (8) 21.9% (32) 2.1% (3) 0.0% (0)46.6% (68)24.0% (35) 146Staff assistance (in library or remotely)18.4% (27)49.7% (73) 1.4% (2) 0.7% (1)24.5% (36) 5.4% (8) 147Functionality of library computers15.1% (22)49.3% (72) 3.4% (5) 0.0% (0)28.1% (41) 4.1% (6) 146Access to library computers13.9% (20)55.6% (80) 1.4% (2) 0.0% (0)25.7% (37) 3.5% (5) 144UAF libraries' web site22.8% (33)61.4% (89) 10.3% (15) 0.7% (1) 2.8% (4) 2.1% (3) 145Media Equipment service12.3% (18)33.6% (49) 1.4% (2) 0.7% (1)38.4% (56)13.7% (20) 146Individual study space in library13.1% (19)45.5% (66) 2.1% (3) 2.1% (3)29.7% (43)7.6% (11) 145Group study space in library 6.2% (9) 27.6% (40) 2.1% (3) 0.7% (1)50.3% (73)13.1% (19) 145Reserved study carrels 5.5% (8) 13.1% (19) 2.8% (4) 0.0% (0)57.9% (84)20.7% (30) 145Page 14 Please comment: 20 answered question 147 skipped question 122. What additional services would you like the library to provide? ResponsePercentResponseCountSelf-checkout of books 34.4% 44Self-placed holds on books 35.9% 46More areas for quiet work and study in libraries25.8% 33Make it easier to use library services with mobile devices such as smart phones and PDAs6.3% 8Online library tutorials, workshops, and other guides through podcasts, streaming video, etc.22.7% 29Expand consultation services on finding and evaluating research materials26.6% 34Online audio downloads 21.1% 27Library coffee shop 45.3% 58More computers in libraries 14.1% 18More laptops for checkout 10.2% 13More reservable group study spaces 6.3% 8Serve as a digital archive for UAF faculty and student research and publications53.1% 68Provide support for organizing and managing your information and data sets24.2% 31 Other (please specify). 25 answered question 128 skipped question 20Page 1523. How significant is the contribution the UAF libraries make to you? Very significant SignificantNot very significant Insignificant N/AResponseCountKeeping current in your field 46.9% (69) 38.1% (56) 11.6% (17) 1.4% (2) 2.0% (3) 147Finding information in related fields or new areas46.9% (69) 40.1% (59) 9.5% (14) 0.7% (1) 2.7% (4) 147Being a more effective researcher 44.2% (65) 42.9% (63) 9.5% (14) 1.4% (2) 2.0% (3) 147Being a more effective instructor 15.3% (22) 20.8% (30) 9.7% (14) 3.5% (5) 50.7% (73) 144Enriching your learning experiences 34.0% (49) 50.7% (73) 9.7% (14) 2.8% (4) 2.8% (4) 144Making more efficient use of your time35.6% (52) 43.8% (64) 14.4% (21) 3.4% (5) 2.7% (4) 146Deciding to attend UAF 4.8% (7) 11.7% (17) 28.3% (41) 33.1% (48) 22.1% (32) 145 Please comment. 7 answered question 147 skipped question 124. Rate your overall satisfaction with UAF libraries. ResponsePercentResponseCountVery satisfied 26.5% 39Satisfied 70.1% 103Dissatisfied 2.7% 4Very dissatisfied 0.7% 1 Please comment. 20 answered question 147 skipped question 1Page 16

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