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We are holding forums to gather input for the weeding of collections for more learning space development.
We completed an ethnographic study in spring 2013 that looked at how students were using the spaces in
the commons.
We review LibQUAL+ data and conduct local user behaviour studies to assess the use of spaces.
We surveyed a one-on-one undergraduate research service: Re:Search Start. Space and equipment was put aside for
this service.
Yes in small ways, but with plans for more. Given the multipurpose nature of the spaces, it’s challenging to answer
the assessment questions based solely on the library involvement in the learning spaces. Much formal assessment is
happening in the WisCEL centers on the active learning pedagogy. This assessment does not currently involve the fact
that the spaces are located in libraries, but there are intentions to expand assessment into that question.
Answered No, but we plan to N=2
Other than general comment boxes throughout the library, there are no intentional assessment programs at
the moment.
We’re gathering data with the plan to begin assessment in the fall of 2013.
Answered No N=1
In the past we have done surveys of students to learn how often and why they come to the library, their preferred
spaces for studying, etc.
If yes or you plan to, please indicate the methods used to assess the effectiveness of instruction
and programming and/or the overall purpose of the space. Check all that apply. N=61
Methods Instructional activities Programming Overall purpose N
Informal feedback 42 42 44 56
Surveys 40 23 38 55
Gate counts 18 19 42 47
Field observations 17 18 41 44
Focus groups 17 12 29 37
Formal interviews with users 10 9 22 28
Other method(s) 4 4 13 17
Total Responses 50 48 57 61
We are holding forums to gather input for the weeding of collections for more learning space development.
We completed an ethnographic study in spring 2013 that looked at how students were using the spaces in
the commons.
We review LibQUAL+ data and conduct local user behaviour studies to assess the use of spaces.
We surveyed a one-on-one undergraduate research service: Re:Search Start. Space and equipment was put aside for
this service.
Yes in small ways, but with plans for more. Given the multipurpose nature of the spaces, it’s challenging to answer
the assessment questions based solely on the library involvement in the learning spaces. Much formal assessment is
happening in the WisCEL centers on the active learning pedagogy. This assessment does not currently involve the fact
that the spaces are located in libraries, but there are intentions to expand assessment into that question.
Answered No, but we plan to N=2
Other than general comment boxes throughout the library, there are no intentional assessment programs at
the moment.
We’re gathering data with the plan to begin assessment in the fall of 2013.
Answered No N=1
In the past we have done surveys of students to learn how often and why they come to the library, their preferred
spaces for studying, etc.
If yes or you plan to, please indicate the methods used to assess the effectiveness of instruction
and programming and/or the overall purpose of the space. Check all that apply. N=61
Methods Instructional activities Programming Overall purpose N
Informal feedback 42 42 44 56
Surveys 40 23 38 55
Gate counts 18 19 42 47
Field observations 17 18 41 44
Focus groups 17 12 29 37
Formal interviews with users 10 9 22 28
Other method(s) 4 4 13 17
Total Responses 50 48 57 61
