50 Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses
Qualitative, user-based N=65
Method Once Annually Another
interval
Plan to
use
Never
used
N
Comparison of holdings with readings in
course syllabi
5 2 23 10 25 65
Mapping the collection to courses and
research centers
2 3 11 18 31 65
Input from faculty/staff/researchers 2 11 45 4 3 65
Input from librarian 1 16 45 1 2 65
Input from students 3 8 43 3 7 64
Total Respondents 9 22 54 20 38 65
If you selected “Another interval” above, please specify the method and the interval. N=46
Ad hoc
All categories marked “Another interval” are done on a continuous basis.
As needed (6 responses)
As needed, some not usually as frequent as annually, some more than annually
As needed. Input from librarians received regularly, but not in a scheduled manner.
Collection assessments and evaluations are an integrated part of the Libraries’ collection management
process. As such, assessments and evaluations are performed on a continuous basis using
various methods.
Collection managers use input from constituents on an ongoing/as needed basis.
Comparison of holdings with readings in course syllabi and mapping the collection to courses and
research centers is done as needed by the liaison librarians.
Comparison of holdings with readings in course syllabi: initiated a couple of times at irregular intervals.
Input (three methods): faculty/staff/researchers, librarians, students are not officially invited to give
their input during an assessment activity, but some of them contact us to offer it.
Comparison of holdings with readings: occasionally, project based. Input from faculty, librarian,
students: in addition to LibQUAL+, we conduct both formal and informal surveys of these groups on an
occasional basis.
Comparison with syllabi: as needed/desired, at the individual selector/subject level. Input from
librarian: occasional, reasons vary.
Comparison with syllabi and mapping to courses is done at the selector/discipline level. Input from
faculty, staff, students, and librarians (other than selectors) is done through a suggest-a-purchase form
that acquisitions automatically fulfills based on pre-defined criteria.
Comparison: use sampling of the courses and only when needed
Every three years for LibQUAL+ as needed by survey or direct communication
Faculty and students are surveyed every three years (the second survey was conducted this year). I’m
unclear on the ‘input from librarian’ category, as our librarians are constantly analyzing the collections
from various perspectives.
For the first two: on occasion for the 3rd and 4th: in real time we take feedback, requests for purchase
or if someone gives us feedback.‑
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