Tech Library: A Model for Tomorrow

Appendix H: Initial Questionnaire

IE – 392 Project Survey

1. Year

Freshman ___

Sophomore ___

Junior ___

Senior ___

5th Year ___

Grad Student ___

2. Major

______________________

3. Where do you live (south is considered Foster Street and below)?

On-campus north ___

On-campus south ___

Off-campus north ___

Off-campus south ___

4. How many hours a week do you spend at tech library during a normal week?

0 ___

1-2 ___

3-4 ___

5-6 ___

7+ ___

5. How many hours a week do you spend at tech library during reading/finals week?

0 ___

1-2 ___

3-4 ___

5-6 ___

7+ ___

6. What do you do there (check all that apply)?

Study ___

Public computer use ___

Group work ___

Research ___

Check out books ___

Other (please specify) ___

7. Where else do you do the above activities (check all that apply)?

Main Library ___

Residence ___

Norris ___

Café ___

Computer Lab ___

Other (please specify) ___

8. Why do you study/work elsewhere? What makes other places more appealing?

9. Are you aware that tech library has the following to offer?

Yes No

Classrooms ___ ___

Presentation rooms ___ ___

Wireless is most areas ___ ___

Self check-out stations ___ ___

10. How much do you value the following existing features (10 being the most, 1 being the least)?

Aesthetics (plants, colors, carpet, etc.) ___

Self check-out stations ___

Staff assistance ___

Photocopiers ___

Current tables/desks ___

Research journals ___

11. How much would you value the following potential features (10 being the most, 1 being the least)?

More power outlets at workstations (for laptops) ___

24 hour access ___

Wireless throughout the library ___

More Ethernet ports ___

More university computers ___

Better group work areas ___

Private group work rooms ___

Computer scanner capabilities ___

Private individual work rooms ___

Better lighting/windows ___

New carpet ___

Addition of engineering computer programs ___

12. What could be done to increase your utilization of tech library?

13. Do you think there is adequate study space on north campus?

14. What do you like/dislike most about tech library?

Like: ______________________________

Dislike: ______________________________

15. Would you be willing to be contacted for further questions? (if you are, leave your email address)

Email: ______________________________

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