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Iowa State University Library
Association of Research Libraries / Texas A&M University
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Iowa State University Library
Association of Research Libraries / Texas A&M University
www.libqual.org
Contributors
Colleen Cook MaShana DavisTexas A&M University Association of Research Libraries
Fred Heath Martha KyrillidouUniversity of Texas Association of Research Libraries
Bruce Thompson Gary RoebuckTexas A&M University Association of Research Libraries
Thompson, B., Colleen C. Cook, and Russell L. Thompson. Reliability and Structure of LibQUAL+™ Scores:
Measuring Perceived Library Service Quality. portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2 (2002): 3-12.
Thompson, B., Colleen C. Cook, and Kyrillidou, M. (2005). Concurrent validity of LibQUAL+® scores: What do
LibQUAL+® scores measure? Journal of Academic Librarianship, 31: 517-22.
Thompson, B., Colleen C. Cook, and Kyrillidou, M. “Using Localized Survey Items to Augment Standardized
Benchmarking Measures: A LibQUAL+® Study. portal: Libraries and the Academy, 6(2) (2006): 219-30.
Thompson, B., Colleen C. Cook, and Martha Kyrillidou. “Stability of Library Service Quality Benchmarking Norms
Across Time and Cohorts: A LibQUAL+® Study.” Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Conference of
Library and Information Education and Practice (A-LIEP), Singapore, April 3-4 2006.
Thompson, B., Colleen C. Cook, and Martha Kyrillidou. “How Can You Evaluate the Integrity of Your Library
Assessment Data: Intercontinental LibQUAL+® Analysis Used as Concrete Heuristic Examples.” Paper
presented at the Library Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, and Practical Assessment,
Charlottesville, VA, August 4-6, 2006.
Thompson, B., Colleen C. Cook, and Martha Kyrillidou. “On-premises Library versus Google™-Like Information
Gateway Usage Patterns: A LibQUAL+® Study.” portal: Libraries and the Academy 7 (4) (Oct 2007a):
463-480.
Thompson, B., Colleen C. Cook, and Martha Kyrillidou. “User library service expectations in health science vs.
other settings: a LibQUAL+® Study.” Health Information and Libraries Journal 24 (8) Supplement 1,
(Dec 2007b): 38-45.
Thompson, B., Colleen C. Cook, and Martha Kyrillidou. “Library Users Service Desires: a LibQUAL+® Study.”
Library Quarterly 78 (1) (Jan 2008): 1-18.
Zeithaml, Valerie, A. Parasuraman, and Leonard L. Berry. Delivering Quality Service: Balancing Customer
Perceptions and Expectations. New York: Free Press, 1990.
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1.7 Library Statistics for Iowa State University Library
The statistical data below were provided by the participating institution in the online Representativeness* section. Definitions for these items can be found in the ARL Statistics: <http://www.arl.org/stats/>.
Note: Participating institutions were not required to complete the Representativeness section. When statistical data is missing or incomplete, it is because this data was not provided.
2,500,880
44,550
58,443
52
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Volumes held June 30, 2008:
Volumes added during year - Gross:
Total number of current serials received:
Total library expenditures (in USD):
Personnel - professional staff, FTE:
Personnel - support staff, FTE:
$18,395,012
1.8 Contact Information for Iowa State University Library
The person below served as the institution's primary LibQUAL+® liaison during this survey implementation.
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2 Demographic Summary for Iowa State University Library
2.1 Respondents by User Group
User Group
Respondent
n
Respondent
%
Undergraduate
1 0.28%First year
2 0.55%Second year
6 1.66%Third year
77 21.33%Fourth year
37 10.25%Fifth year and above
1 0.28%Non-degree
Sub Total: 34.35% 124
Graduate
25 6.93%Masters
55 15.24%Doctoral
2 0.55%Non-degree or Undecided
Sub Total: 22.71% 82
Faculty
5 1.39%Adjunct Faculty
12 3.32%Assistant Professor
49 13.57%Associate Professor
18 4.99%Lecturer
54 14.96%Professor
2 0.55%Other Academic Status
Sub Total: 38.78% 140
Library Staff
0 0.00%Administrator
3 0.83%Manager, Head of Unit
3 0.83%Public Services
0 0.00%Systems
3 0.83%Technical Services
0 0.00%Other
Sub Total: 2.49% 9
Staff
2 0.55%Research Staff
4 1.11%Other staff positions
Sub Total: 1.66% 6
Total: 361 100.00%
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2.2 Population and Respondents by User Sub-Group
The chart and table below show a breakdown of survey respondents by sub-group (e.g. First year, Masters, Professor), based on user responses to the demographic questions at the end of the survey instrument and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section*.
The chart maps the percentage of respondents for each user subgroup in red. Population percentages for each user subgroup are mapped in blue. The table shows the number and percentage for each user sub-group for the general population (N) and for survey respondents (n).
*Note: Participating institutions were not required to complete the Representativeness section. When population data is missing or incomplete, it is because this data was not provided.
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First year (Undergraduate)
Second year (Undergraduate)
Third year (Undergraduate)
Fourth year (Undergraduate)
Fifth year and above (Undergraduate)
Non-degree (Undergraduate)
Masters (Graduate)
Doctoral (Graduate)
Non-degree or Undecided (Graduate)
Adjunct Faculty (Faculty)
Assistant Professor (Faculty)
Associate Professor (Faculty)
Lecturer (Faculty)
Professor (Faculty)
Other Academic Status (Faculty)
Percentage
Population Profile by User Sub-Group
Respondent Profile by User Sub-Group
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Respondents
nUser Sub-Group
Respondents
%
Population
N
Population
% %N - %n
1 0.29% 5,318 19.17%First year (Undergraduate) 18.88%
2 0.58% 4,277 15.42%Second year (Undergraduate) 14.84%
6 1.73% 4,767 17.18%Third year (Undergraduate) 15.45%
77 22.25% 6,251 22.53%Fourth year (Undergraduate) 0.28%
37 10.69% 492 1.77%Fifth year and above (Undergraduate) -8.92%
1 0.29% 391 1.41%Non-degree (Undergraduate) 1.12%
25 7.23% 2,036 7.34%Masters (Graduate) 0.11%
55 15.90% 2,047 7.38%Doctoral (Graduate) -8.52%
2 0.58% 488 1.76%Non-degree or Undecided (Graduate) 1.18%
5 1.45% 37 0.13%Adjunct Faculty (Faculty) -1.31%
12 3.47% 328 1.18%Assistant Professor (Faculty) -2.29%
49 14.16% 427 1.54%Associate Professor (Faculty) -12.62%
18 5.20% 311 1.12%Lecturer (Faculty) -4.08%
54 15.61% 573 2.07%Professor (Faculty) -13.54%
2 0.58% 0 0.00%Other Academic Status (Faculty) -0.58%
Total: 100.00% 27,743 346 100.00% 0.00%
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The chart and table below show a breakdown of survey respondents by discipline, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section*.
This section shows survey respondents broken down based on the LibQUAL+® standard discipline categories. The chart maps percentage of respondents for each discipline in red. Population percentages for each discipline are mapped in blue. The table shows the number and percentage for each discipline, for the general population (N) and for survey respondents (n).
*Note: Participating institutions were not required to complete the Representativeness section. When population data is missing or incomplete, it is because this data was not provided.
2.3 Population and Respondents by Standard Discipline
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Architecture
Business
Communications / Journalism
Education
Engineering / Computer Science
General Studies
Health Sciences
Humanities
Law
Military / Naval Science
Other
Performing & Fine Arts
Science / Math
Social Sciences / Psychology
Undecided
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Population Profile by Discipline
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Social Sciences / Psychology 32 9.25% 1,956 7.38% -1.87%
Undecided 1 0.29% 0 0.00% -0.29%
Total: 100.00% 26,495 346 100.00% 0.00%
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2.4 Population and Respondents by Customized Discipline
The chart and table below show a breakdown of survey respondents by discipline, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section*.
This section shows survey respondents broken down based on the customized discipline categories supplied by the participating library. The chart maps percentage of respondents for each discipline in red. Population percentages for each discipline are mapped in blue. The table shows the number and percentage for each discipline, for the general population (N) and for survey respondents (n).
*Note: Participating institutions were not required to complete the Representativeness section. When population data is missing or incomplete, it is because this data was not provided.
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Agriculture & Life Sciences
Business
Design: Architecture
Design: Art & Design
Design: Comm. & Reg'l Planning
Design: Graphic Design
Design: Integrated Studio Arts
Design: Interior Design
Design: Landscape Architecture
Engineering
Human Sciences: Apparel/Educ/Hospitality Mgmt
Human Sciences: Curriculum & Instruction
Human Sciences: Educ. Leadership & Policy
Human Sciences: Food Sci. & Human Nutrition
Human Sciences: Human Dev. & Family Studies
Human Sciences: Kinesiology
LAS: African & African American Studies
LAS: Air Force Aereospace Studies
LAS: American Indian Studies
LAS: Anthropology
LAS: Asian American Studies
LAS: Biochem., Biophys., & Mol. Biol.
LAS: Biological & Pre-Med Illustration
LAS: Biology
LAS: Chemistry
LAS: Classical Studies
LAS: Communication Studies
LAS: Computer Science
LAS: Criminal Justice
LAS: Ecol., Evol., & Organ. Biology
LAS: Economics
LAS: English
LAS: Environmental Science
LAS: Environmental Studies
LAS: General Studies
LAS: Genetics, Devel., & Cell Biology
LAS: Geologic & Atmospheric Sciences
LAS: History
LAS: International Studies
LAS: Journalism & Mass Communication
LAS: Liberal Studies (BLS degree)
LAS: Linguistics
LAS: Mathematics
LAS: Military Science
LAS: Music
LAS: Naval Science
LAS: Philosophy & Religious Studies
LAS: Physics & Astronomy
LAS: Political Science
LAS: Psychology
LAS: Public Administration
LAS: Sociology
LAS: Software Engineering
LAS: Speech Communication
LAS: Statistics
LAS: Theatre
LAS: U.S. Latino/a Studies
LAS: Women's Studies
LAS: World Languages & Cultures
Other
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Population Profile by Discipline
Respondent Profile by Discipline
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Respondents
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Respondents
%
Population
N
Population
% %N - %n
Agriculture & Life Sciences 56 16.18% 3,760 14.19% -1.99%
LAS: Journalism & Mass Communication 6 1.73% 796 3.00% 1.27%
LAS: Liberal Studies (BLS degree) 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Linguistics 2 0.58% 0 0.00% -0.58%
LAS: Mathematics 6 1.73% 268 1.01% -0.72%
LAS: Military Science 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Music 5 1.45% 227 0.86% -0.59%
LAS: Naval Science 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Philosophy & Religious Studies 0 0.00% 95 0.36% 0.36%
LAS: Physics & Astronomy 2 0.58% 226 0.85% 0.27%
LAS: Political Science 4 1.16% 375 1.42% 0.26%
LAS: Psychology 5 1.45% 713 2.69% 1.25%
LAS: Public Administration 1 0.29% 0 0.00% -0.29%
LAS: Sociology 8 2.31% 261 0.99% -1.33%
LAS: Software Engineering 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Speech Communication 1 0.29% 0 0.00% -0.29%
LAS: Statistics 6 1.73% 184 0.69% -1.04%
LAS: Theatre 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: U.S. Latino/a Studies 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Women's Studies 1 0.29% 0 0.00% -0.29%
LAS: World Languages & Cultures 0 0.00% 253 0.95% 0.95%
Other 8 2.31% 0 0.00% -2.31%
Undecided 1 0.29% 0 0.00% -0.29%
Veterinary Medicine 14 4.05% 746 2.82% -1.23%
Total: 100.00% 26,495 346 100.00% 0.00%
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2.5 Respondent Profile by Age
This table shows a breakdown of survey respondents by age; both the number of respondents (n) and the percentage of the total number of respondents represented by each age group are displayed.
Age
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n
Under 18 1 0.28%
18 - 22 92 26.14%
23 - 30 88 25.00%
31 - 45 59 16.76%
46 - 65 101 28.69%
Over 65 11 3.13%
Total: 100.00% 352
2.6 Population and Respondent Profiles by Sex
The table below shows a breakdown of survey respondents by sex, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section*. The number and percentage for each sex are given for the general population and for survey respondents.
*Note: Participating institutions were not required to complete the Representativeness section. When population data is missing or incomplete, it is because this data was not provided.
Sex
Respondents
%
Respondents
n
Population
N
Population
%
Male 199 56.53%57.33% 15,957
Female 153 43.47%42.67% 11,879
Total: 100.00% 352100.00% 27,836
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This radar chart shows the aggregate results for the core survey questions. Each axis represents one question. A code to identify each question is displayed at the outer point of each axis. While questions for each dimension of library service quality are scattered randomly throughout the survey, on this chart they are grouped into sections: Affect of Service , Information Control, and Library as Place.
On each axis, respondents' minimum, desired, and perceived levels of service quality are plotted, and the resulting "gaps" between the three levels (representing service adequacy or service superiority) are shaded in blue, yellow, green, and red.
The following two tables show mean scores and standard deviations for each question, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
3.1 Core Questions Summary
3 Survey Item Summary for Iowa State University Library
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Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion TextID
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service
Employees who instill confidence in users 5.74 7.32 6.52 0.78AS-1 324-0.81
Employees who are consistently courteousAS-3 341 1.75 1.58 1.84 1.52 1.35
Readiness to respond to users' questionsAS-4 334 1.72 1.68 1.92 1.56 1.43
Employees who have the knowledge to answer
user questions
AS-5 335 1.67 1.65 1.84 1.47 1.36
Employees who deal with users in a caring
fashion
AS-6 333 1.85 1.66 1.96 1.49 1.54
Employees who understand the needs of their
users
AS-7 327 1.82 1.69 1.91 1.52 1.52
Willingness to help usersAS-8 330 1.87 1.74 1.95 1.55 1.55
Dependability in handling users' service problemsAS-9 270 1.69 1.69 1.93 1.52 1.32
Information Control
Making electronic resources accessible from my
home or office
IC-1 349 1.73 1.94 2.25 1.84 1.20
A library Web site enabling me to locate
information on my own
IC-2 352 1.57 1.86 2.00 1.68 1.19
The printed library materials I need for my workIC-3 323 1.69 1.77 1.86 1.52 1.53
The electronic information resources I needIC-4 350 1.50 1.66 1.90 1.49 1.11
Modern equipment that lets me easily access
needed information
IC-5 340 1.70 1.73 1.92 1.43 1.31
Easy-to-use access tools that allow me to find
things on my own
IC-6 350 1.62 1.74 1.97 1.54 1.22
Making information easily accessible for
independent use
IC-7 341 1.67 1.60 1.85 1.38 1.27
Print and/or electronic journal collections I
require for my work
IC-8 340 1.73 1.80 2.05 1.56 1.22
Library as Place
Library space that inspires study and learningLP-1 335 2.00 2.26 2.39 1.71 1.80
Quiet space for individual activitiesLP-2 322 2.03 2.48 2.48 1.74 1.93
A comfortable and inviting locationLP-3 343 1.88 2.00 2.15 1.64 1.72
A getaway for study, learning, or researchLP-4 328 2.01 2.05 2.17 1.67 1.89
Community space for group learning and group
study
LP-5 282 2.28 2.30 2.37 1.79 2.21
352Overall: 1.33 1.28 1.48 1.16 1.02
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On the chart below, scores for each dimension of library service quality have been plotted graphically. The exterior bars represent the range of minimum to desired mean scores for each dimension. The interior bars represent the range of minimum to perceived mean scores (the service adequacy gap) for each dimension of library service quality.
3.2 Core Question Dimensions Summary
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The following table displays mean scores for each dimension of library service quality measured by the LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
Adequacy
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MeanDimension
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
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Affect of Service 6.30 7.62 7.02 0.72 350-0.60
Information Control 6.88 8.16 7.02 0.14 352-1.14
Library as Place 5.91 7.29 6.86 0.95 349-0.43
6.45 7.77 6.99 0.54 352-0.78Overall:
Adequacy
SD
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SD
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Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Affect of Service 350 1.50 1.37 1.57 1.30 1.20
Information Control 352 1.35 1.36 1.58 1.24 0.96
Library as Place 349 1.70 1.84 1.92 1.37 1.61
The following table displays standard deviation for each dimension of library service quality measured by the
LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed
explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their
dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
352Overall: 1.33 1.28 1.48 1.16 1.02
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This table shows mean scores for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
3.3 Local Questions Summary
Adequacy
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MeanQuestion Text
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
6.37 7.78 6.81 0.43 335-0.97
Making me aware of library resources and services 5.92 7.22 6.40 0.48 349-0.82
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
5.80 7.05 6.77 0.98 322-0.28
Convenient service hours 6.64 7.86 7.19 0.55 348-0.67
This table displays the standard deviations for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium , where n is the number of respondents for each question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
Adequacy
SD
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SD
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SDQuestion Text
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
335 1.71 1.62 1.81 1.57 1.41
Making me aware of library resources and services 349 1.81 2.09 2.17 1.69 1.71
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
322 2.07 2.00 2.13 1.66 1.98
Convenient service hours 348 1.82 1.80 2.04 1.55 1.40
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This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the general satisfaction questions: Satisfaction with Treatment, Satisfaction with Support, and Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Service, where n is the number of respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the general satisfaction questions on the LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale from 1-9.
3.4 General Satisfaction Questions Summary
MeanSatisfaction Question nSD
In general, I am satisfied with the way in which I am treated at the library. 7.44 352 1.53
In general, I am satisfied with library support for my learning, research, and/or
teaching needs.
7.05 352 1.65
How would you rate the overall quality of the service provided by the library? 7.21 352 1.41
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the information literacy outcomes questions, where n is the number of respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the information literacy outcomes questions on the LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale from 1-9 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 9 representing "strongly agree".
3.5 Information Literacy Outcomes Questions Summary
MeanInformation Literacy Outcomes Questions nSD
The library helps me stay abreast of developments in my field(s) of interest. 6.25 352 1.77
The library aids my advancement in my academic discipline or work. 6.99 352 1.57
The library enables me to be more efficient in my academic pursuits or work. 7.02 352 1.64
The library helps me distinguish between trustworthy and untrustworthy
information.
5.86 352 1.93
The library provides me with the information skills I need in my work or study. 6.23 352 1.83
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This chart shows a graphic representation of library use (both on the premises and electronically), as well as use of non-library information gateways such as Yahoo™ and Google™. Bars represent the frequency with which respondents report using these resources: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Never. The table below the chart displays the number and percentage of respondents who selected each option.
3.6 Library Use Summary
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34
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4 Undergraduate Summary
4.1 Demographic Summary for Undergraduate
4.1.1 Population and Respondent Profiles for Undergraduate by Standard Discipline
The chart and table below show a breakdown of survey respondents by discipline, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section.
This section shows survey respondents broken down based on the LibQUAL+® standard discipline categories. The chart
maps percentage of respondents for each discipline in red. Population percentages for each discipline are mapped in blue.
The table shows the number and percentage for each discipline, for the general population (N) and for survey
respondents (n).
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Agriculture / Environmental Studies
Architecture
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Engineering / Computer Science
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Humanities
Law
Military / Naval Science
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Performing & Fine Arts
Science / Math
Social Sciences / Psychology
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Social Sciences / Psychology 7 5.65% 1,555 7.65% 2.01%
Undecided 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Total: 100.00% 20,317 124 100.00% 0.00%
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4.1.2 Population and Respondent Profiles for Undergraduate by Customized Discipline
The chart and table below show a breakdown of survey respondents by discipline, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section.
This section shows survey respondents broken down based on the customized discipline categories supplied by the participating library. The chart maps percentage of respondents for each discipline in red. Population percentages for each discipline are mapped in blue. The table shows the number and percentage for each discipline, for the general population (N) and for survey respondents (n).
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Agriculture & Life Sciences
Business
Design: Architecture
Design: Art & Design
Design: Comm. & Reg'l Planning
Design: Graphic Design
Design: Integrated Studio Arts
Design: Interior Design
Design: Landscape Architecture
Engineering
Human Sciences: Apparel/Educ/Hospitality Mgmt
Human Sciences: Curriculum & Instruction
Human Sciences: Educ. Leadership & Policy
Human Sciences: Food Sci. & Human Nutrition
Human Sciences: Human Dev. & Family Studies
Human Sciences: Kinesiology
LAS: African & African American Studies
LAS: Air Force Aereospace Studies
LAS: American Indian Studies
LAS: Anthropology
LAS: Asian American Studies
LAS: Biochem., Biophys., & Mol. Biol.
LAS: Biological & Pre-Med Illustration
LAS: Biology
LAS: Chemistry
LAS: Classical Studies
LAS: Communication Studies
LAS: Computer Science
LAS: Criminal Justice
LAS: Ecol., Evol., & Organ. Biology
LAS: Economics
LAS: English
LAS: Environmental Science
LAS: Environmental Studies
LAS: General Studies
LAS: Genetics, Devel., & Cell Biology
LAS: Geologic & Atmospheric Sciences
LAS: History
LAS: International Studies
LAS: Journalism & Mass Communication
LAS: Liberal Studies (BLS degree)
LAS: Linguistics
LAS: Mathematics
LAS: Military Science
LAS: Music
LAS: Naval Science
LAS: Philosophy & Religious Studies
LAS: Physics & Astronomy
LAS: Political Science
LAS: Psychology
LAS: Public Administration
LAS: Sociology
LAS: Software Engineering
LAS: Speech Communication
LAS: Statistics
LAS: Theatre
LAS: U.S. Latino/a Studies
LAS: Women's Studies
LAS: World Languages & Cultures
Other
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Percentage
Population Profile by Discipline
Respondent Profile by Discipline
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Respondents
nDiscipline
Respondents
%
Population
N
Population
% %N - %n
Agriculture & Life Sciences 22 17.74% 2,791 13.74% -4.00%
LAS: Journalism & Mass Communication 3 2.42% 733 3.61% 1.19%
LAS: Liberal Studies (BLS degree) 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Linguistics 1 0.81% 0 0.00% -0.81%
LAS: Mathematics 1 0.81% 142 0.70% -0.11%
LAS: Military Science 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Music 2 1.61% 189 0.93% -0.68%
LAS: Naval Science 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Philosophy & Religious Studies 0 0.00% 69 0.34% 0.34%
LAS: Physics & Astronomy 0 0.00% 80 0.39% 0.39%
LAS: Political Science 1 0.81% 298 1.47% 0.66%
LAS: Psychology 1 0.81% 623 3.07% 2.26%
LAS: Public Administration 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Sociology 0 0.00% 204 1.00% 1.00%
LAS: Software Engineering 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Speech Communication 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Statistics 2 1.61% 37 0.18% -1.43%
LAS: Theatre 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: U.S. Latino/a Studies 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Women's Studies 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: World Languages & Cultures 0 0.00% 217 1.07% 1.07%
Other 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Undecided 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Veterinary Medicine 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Total: 100.00% 20,317 124 100.00% 0.00%
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4.1.3 Respondent Profile for Undergraduate by Age
This table shows a breakdown of survey respondents by age; both the number of respondents (n) and the percentage of the total number of respondents represented by each age group are displayed.
Respondents
%
Respondents
nAge
Under 18 0 0.00%
18 - 22 88 70.97%
23 - 30 33 26.61%
31 - 45 3 2.42%
46 - 65 0 0.00%
Over 65 0 0.00%
Total: 100.00% 124
4.1.4 Population and Respondent Profiles for Undergraduate by Sex
The table below shows a breakdown of survey respondents by sex, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section*. The number and percentage for each sex are given for the general population and for survey respondents.
*Note: Participating institutions were not required to complete the Representativeness section. When population data is missing or incomplete, it is because this data was not provided.
Respondents
%
Respondents
n
Population
%
Population
NSex
Male 69 55.65%56.87% 11,944
Female 55 44.35%43.13% 9,060
Total: 100.00% 124 21,004 100.00%
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4.2 Core Questions Summary for Undergraduate
This radar chart shows aggregate results for the core survey questions. Each axis represents one question. A code to identify each question is displayed at the outer point of each axis. While questions for each dimension of library service quality are scattered randomly throughout the survey, on this chart they are grouped into sections: Affect of Service , Library as Place, and Information Control.
On each axis, respondents' minimum, desired, and perceived levels of service quality are plotted, and the resulting "gaps" between the three levels (representing service adequacy or service superiority) are shaded in blue, yellow, green, and red.
The two following tables show mean scores and standard deviations for each question, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
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AS-1
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IC-7IC-8
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Affect of Service
Information Control
Library as Place
Perceived Less Than Minimum
Perceived Greater Than Minimum
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Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion TextID
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service
Employees who instill confidence in users 5.32 7.04 5.96 0.65AS-1 110-1.07
Employees who are consistently courteousAS-3 118 1.80 1.57 1.94 1.66 1.45
Readiness to respond to users' questionsAS-4 115 1.70 1.70 2.05 1.62 1.44
Employees who have the knowledge to answer
user questions
AS-5 116 1.66 1.63 1.94 1.60 1.34
Employees who deal with users in a caring
fashion
AS-6 115 1.91 1.64 2.06 1.61 1.61
Employees who understand the needs of their
users
AS-7 113 1.91 1.46 1.86 1.58 1.56
Willingness to help usersAS-8 115 1.91 1.63 2.00 1.52 1.57
Dependability in handling users' service problemsAS-9 85 1.82 1.81 2.19 1.69 1.31
Information Control
Making electronic resources accessible from my
home or office
IC-1 122 1.85 1.87 2.28 1.89 1.36
A library Web site enabling me to locate
information on my own
IC-2 124 1.61 1.77 1.95 1.63 1.29
The printed library materials I need for my workIC-3 108 1.66 1.58 1.79 1.62 1.61
The electronic information resources I needIC-4 123 1.49 1.53 1.86 1.36 1.14
Modern equipment that lets me easily access
needed information
IC-5 121 1.76 1.74 2.06 1.56 1.36
Easy-to-use access tools that allow me to find
things on my own
IC-6 123 1.70 1.77 2.00 1.65 1.26
Making information easily accessible for
independent use
IC-7 122 1.69 1.56 1.80 1.30 1.37
Print and/or electronic journal collections I
require for my work
IC-8 116 1.78 1.79 1.96 1.52 1.32
Library as Place
Library space that inspires study and learningLP-1 122 1.86 2.07 2.39 1.80 1.41
Quiet space for individual activitiesLP-2 120 2.01 2.06 2.35 1.77 1.51
A comfortable and inviting locationLP-3 124 1.80 1.90 2.13 1.76 1.61
A getaway for study, learning, or researchLP-4 121 1.91 1.88 2.26 1.68 1.69
Community space for group learning and group
study
LP-5 119 2.19 2.00 2.35 1.82 1.72
124Overall: 1.31 1.16 1.47 1.16 0.99
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4.3 Core Question Dimensions Summary for Undergraduate
On the chart below, scores for each dimension of library service quality have been plotted graphically. The exterior bars represent the range of minimum to desired mean scores for each dimension. The interior bars represent the range of minimum to perceived mean scores (the service adequacy gap) for each dimension of library service quality.
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The following table displays mean scores for each dimension of library service quality measured by the LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanDimension
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service 5.85 7.43 6.61 0.77 123-0.82
Information Control 6.44 7.98 6.83 0.40 124-1.15
Library as Place 6.01 7.72 6.77 0.76 124-0.95
6.11 7.71 6.73 0.62 124-0.97Overall:
Adequacy
SD
Perceived
SD
Desired
SDDimension
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Affect of Service 123 1.43 1.26 1.59 1.31 1.17
Information Control 124 1.32 1.28 1.53 1.21 0.99
Library as Place 124 1.59 1.51 1.82 1.37 1.26
The following table displays standard deviation for each dimension of library service quality measured by the
LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed
explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their
dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
124Overall: 1.31 1.16 1.47 1.16 0.99
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4.4 Local Questions Summary for Undergraduate
Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion Text
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
5.96 7.58 6.44 0.48 118-1.14
Making me aware of library resources and services 5.58 7.13 6.04 0.46 124-1.09
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
5.47 6.90 6.48 1.01 118-0.42
Convenient service hours 6.50 8.01 7.03 0.53 124-0.98
This table shows mean scores for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
Adequacy
SD
Perceived
SD
Desired
SDQuestion Text
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
118 1.53 1.75 1.84 1.69 1.34
Making me aware of library resources and services 124 1.90 2.11 2.31 1.70 1.81
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
118 2.14 1.99 2.13 1.79 2.09
Convenient service hours 124 1.79 1.83 2.01 1.65 1.32
This table displays the standard deviations for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium , where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
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4.5 General Satisfaction Questions Summary for Undergraduate
MeanSatisfaction Question nSD
In general, I am satisfied with the way in which I am treated at the library. 7.28 1.47 124
In general, I am satisfied with library support for my learning, research,
and/or teaching needs. 6.81 1.63 124
How would you rate the overall quality of the service provided by the library? 7.02 1.28 124
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the general satisfaction questions: Satisfaction with
Treatment, Satisfaction with Support, and Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Service, where n is the number of
respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the general satisfaction questions on the
LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale from 1-9.
4.6 Information Literacy Outcomes Questions Summary for Undergraduate
MeanInformation Literacy Outcomes Questions nSD
The library helps me stay abreast of developments in my field(s) of interest. 5.65 1.71 124
The library aids my advancement in my academic discipline or work. 6.60 1.60 124
The library enables me to be more efficient in my academic pursuits or work. 6.68 1.49 124
The library helps me distinguish between trustworthy and untrustworthy
information. 6.08 1.84 124
The library provides me with the information skills I need in my work or study. 6.19 1.83 124
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the information literacy outcomes questions, where
n is the number of respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the information literacy
outcomes questions on the LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale
from 1-9 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 9 representing "strongly agree".
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4.7 Library Use Summary for Undergraduate
This chart shows a graphic representation of library use (both on the premises and electronically), as well as use of non-library information gateways such as Yahoo™ and Google™. Bars represent the frequency with which respondents report using these resources: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Never. The table below the chart displays the number and percentage of respondents who selected each option.
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How often do you use resources on library
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47
37.90%
39
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1
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124
100.00%
How often do you access library resources
through a library Web page?
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8.06%
43
34.68%
36
29.03%
25
20.16%
10
8.06%
124
100.00%
How often do you use Yahoo(TM),
Google(TM), or non-library gateways for
information?
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82.26%
18
14.52%
3
2.42%
1
0.81%
0
0.00%
124
100.00%
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5 Graduate Summary
5.1 Demographic Summary for Graduate
5.1.1 Population and Respondent Profiles for Graduate by Standard Discipline
The chart and table below show a breakdown of survey respondents by discipline, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section.
This section shows survey respondents broken down based on the LibQUAL+® standard discipline categories. The chart
maps percentage of respondents for each discipline in red. Population percentages for each discipline are mapped in blue.
The table shows the number and percentage for each discipline, for the general population (N) and for survey
respondents (n).
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Agriculture / Environmental Studies
Architecture
Business
Communications / Journalism
Education
Engineering / Computer Science
General Studies
Health Sciences
Humanities
Law
Military / Naval Science
Other
Performing & Fine Arts
Science / Math
Social Sciences / Psychology
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Respondent Profile by Discipline
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Social Sciences / Psychology 7 8.54% 279 6.19% -2.35%
Undecided 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Total: 100.00% 4,507 82 100.00% 0.00%
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5.1.2 Population and Respondent Profiles for Graduate by Customized Discipline
The chart and table below show a breakdown of survey respondents by discipline, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section.
This section shows survey respondents broken down based on the customized discipline categories supplied by the participating library. The chart maps percentage of respondents for each discipline in red. Population percentages for each discipline are mapped in blue. The table shows the number and percentage for each discipline, for the general population (N) and for survey respondents (n).
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Agriculture & Life Sciences
Business
Design: Architecture
Design: Art & Design
Design: Comm. & Reg'l Planning
Design: Graphic Design
Design: Integrated Studio Arts
Design: Interior Design
Design: Landscape Architecture
Engineering
Human Sciences: Apparel/Educ/Hospitality Mgmt
Human Sciences: Curriculum & Instruction
Human Sciences: Educ. Leadership & Policy
Human Sciences: Food Sci. & Human Nutrition
Human Sciences: Human Dev. & Family Studies
Human Sciences: Kinesiology
LAS: African & African American Studies
LAS: Air Force Aereospace Studies
LAS: American Indian Studies
LAS: Anthropology
LAS: Asian American Studies
LAS: Biochem., Biophys., & Mol. Biol.
LAS: Biological & Pre-Med Illustration
LAS: Biology
LAS: Chemistry
LAS: Classical Studies
LAS: Communication Studies
LAS: Computer Science
LAS: Criminal Justice
LAS: Ecol., Evol., & Organ. Biology
LAS: Economics
LAS: English
LAS: Environmental Science
LAS: Environmental Studies
LAS: General Studies
LAS: Genetics, Devel., & Cell Biology
LAS: Geologic & Atmospheric Sciences
LAS: History
LAS: International Studies
LAS: Journalism & Mass Communication
LAS: Liberal Studies (BLS degree)
LAS: Linguistics
LAS: Mathematics
LAS: Military Science
LAS: Music
LAS: Naval Science
LAS: Philosophy & Religious Studies
LAS: Physics & Astronomy
LAS: Political Science
LAS: Psychology
LAS: Public Administration
LAS: Sociology
LAS: Software Engineering
LAS: Speech Communication
LAS: Statistics
LAS: Theatre
LAS: U.S. Latino/a Studies
LAS: Women's Studies
LAS: World Languages & Cultures
Other
Undecided
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Percentage
Population Profile by Discipline
Respondent Profile by Discipline
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Respondents
nDiscipline
Respondents
%
Population
N
Population
% %N - %n
Agriculture & Life Sciences 10 12.20% 677 15.02% 2.83%
LAS: Journalism & Mass Communication 1 1.22% 37 0.82% -0.40%
LAS: Liberal Studies (BLS degree) 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Linguistics 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Mathematics 2 2.44% 72 1.60% -0.84%
LAS: Military Science 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Music 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Naval Science 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Philosophy & Religious Studies 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Physics & Astronomy 0 0.00% 101 2.24% 2.24%
LAS: Political Science 0 0.00% 59 1.31% 1.31%
LAS: Psychology 2 2.44% 63 1.40% -1.04%
LAS: Public Administration 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Sociology 2 2.44% 33 0.73% -1.71%
LAS: Software Engineering 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Speech Communication 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Statistics 3 3.66% 115 2.55% -1.11%
LAS: Theatre 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: U.S. Latino/a Studies 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Women's Studies 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: World Languages & Cultures 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 3 3.66% 0 0.00% -3.66%
Undecided 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
Veterinary Medicine 9 10.98% 593 13.16% 2.18%
Total: 100.00% 4,507 82 100.00% 0.00%
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5.1.3 Respondent Profile for Graduate by Age
This table shows a breakdown of survey respondents by age; both the number of respondents (n) and the percentage of the total number of respondents represented by each age group are displayed.
Respondents
%
Respondents
nAge
Under 18 0 0.00%
18 - 22 4 4.88%
23 - 30 49 59.76%
31 - 45 23 28.05%
46 - 65 6 7.32%
Over 65 0 0.00%
Total: 100.00% 82
5.1.4 Population and Respondent Profiles for Graduate by Sex
The table below shows a breakdown of survey respondents by sex, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section*. The number and percentage for each sex are given for the general population and for survey respondents.
*Note: Participating institutions were not required to complete the Representativeness section. When population data is missing or incomplete, it is because this data was not provided.
Respondents
%
Respondents
n
Population
%
Population
NSex
Male 46 56.10%56.46% 2,911
Female 36 43.90%43.54% 2,245
Total: 100.00% 82 5,156 100.00%
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5.2 Core Questions Summary for Graduate
This radar chart shows aggregate results for the core survey questions. Each axis represents one question. A code to identify each question is displayed at the outer point of each axis. While questions for each dimension of library service quality are scattered randomly throughout the survey, on this chart they are grouped into sections: Affect of Service , Library as Place, and Information Control.
On each axis, respondents' minimum, desired, and perceived levels of service quality are plotted, and the resulting "gaps" between the three levels (representing service adequacy or service superiority) are shaded in blue, yellow, green, and red.
The two following tables show mean scores and standard deviations for each question, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
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7
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9
AS-1
AS-2
AS-3
AS-4
AS-5AS-6
AS-7
AS-8
AS-9
IC-1
IC-2
IC-3
IC-4
IC-5
IC-6
IC-7IC-8
LP-1
LP-2
LP-3
LP-4
LP-5
Affect of Service
Information Control
Library as Place
Perceived Less Than Minimum
Perceived Greater Than Minimum
Perceived Less Than Desired
Perceived Greater Than Desired
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Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion TextID
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service
Employees who instill confidence in users 5.63 7.22 6.38 0.75AS-1 76-0.84
Employees who are consistently courteousAS-3 80 1.64 1.72 2.10 1.46 1.18
Readiness to respond to users' questionsAS-4 77 1.79 1.69 2.00 1.65 1.41
Employees who have the knowledge to answer
user questions
AS-5 77 1.61 1.56 1.85 1.43 1.35
Employees who deal with users in a caring
fashion
AS-6 76 1.83 1.66 1.97 1.51 1.35
Employees who understand the needs of their
users
AS-7 73 1.89 1.75 2.09 1.56 1.59
Willingness to help usersAS-8 76 1.84 1.60 1.79 1.60 1.54
Dependability in handling users' service problemsAS-9 66 1.68 1.65 1.75 1.36 1.43
Information Control
Making electronic resources accessible from my
home or office
IC-1 82 1.69 2.05 2.51 1.95 1.05
A library Web site enabling me to locate
information on my own
IC-2 82 1.54 1.81 1.83 1.61 1.18
The printed library materials I need for my workIC-3 73 1.71 1.74 1.89 1.40 1.44
The electronic information resources I needIC-4 82 1.44 1.55 1.72 1.51 1.24
Modern equipment that lets me easily access
needed information
IC-5 79 1.69 1.58 1.80 1.35 1.24
Easy-to-use access tools that allow me to find
things on my own
IC-6 82 1.51 1.51 1.84 1.35 1.12
Making information easily accessible for
independent use
IC-7 79 1.71 1.36 1.73 1.33 1.29
Print and/or electronic journal collections I
require for my work
IC-8 78 1.80 1.83 1.98 1.64 1.42
Library as Place
Library space that inspires study and learningLP-1 82 2.05 2.08 2.55 1.80 1.53
Quiet space for individual activitiesLP-2 81 1.74 2.13 2.23 1.75 1.56
A comfortable and inviting locationLP-3 81 1.89 1.83 2.24 1.59 1.37
A getaway for study, learning, or researchLP-4 81 1.90 1.89 1.90 1.63 1.72
Community space for group learning and group
study
LP-5 71 2.24 2.44 2.63 1.77 2.07
82Overall: 1.34 1.24 1.54 1.17 0.97
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5.3 Core Question Dimensions Summary for Graduate
On the chart below, scores for each dimension of library service quality have been plotted graphically. The exterior bars represent the range of minimum to desired mean scores for each dimension. The interior bars represent the range of minimum to perceived mean scores (the service adequacy gap) for each dimension of library service quality.
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The following table displays mean scores for each dimension of library service quality measured by the LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanDimension
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service 6.27 7.55 6.98 0.70 81-0.57
Information Control 6.87 8.19 7.07 0.20 82-1.12
Library as Place 6.14 7.54 6.83 0.69 82-0.72
6.47 7.80 6.99 0.52 82-0.81Overall:
Adequacy
SD
Perceived
SD
Desired
SDDimension
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Affect of Service 81 1.49 1.36 1.60 1.30 1.19
Information Control 82 1.38 1.29 1.57 1.25 1.00
Library as Place 82 1.57 1.61 1.94 1.38 1.19
The following table displays standard deviation for each dimension of library service quality measured by the
LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed
explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their
dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
82Overall: 1.34 1.24 1.54 1.17 0.97
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5.4 Local Questions Summary for Graduate
Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion Text
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
6.21 7.58 6.84 0.64 77-0.74
Making me aware of library resources and services 6.00 7.39 6.39 0.39 80-1.00
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
5.99 7.31 6.92 0.93 74-0.39
Convenient service hours 6.85 8.07 7.43 0.57 82-0.65
This table shows mean scores for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
Adequacy
SD
Perceived
SD
Desired
SDQuestion Text
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
77 1.70 1.58 1.72 1.50 1.59
Making me aware of library resources and services 80 1.72 2.06 2.05 1.58 1.62
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
74 1.88 1.97 2.19 1.62 1.79
Convenient service hours 82 1.79 1.68 2.08 1.43 1.19
This table displays the standard deviations for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium , where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
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5.5 General Satisfaction Questions Summary for Graduate
MeanSatisfaction Question nSD
In general, I am satisfied with the way in which I am treated at the library. 7.52 1.53 82
In general, I am satisfied with library support for my learning, research,
and/or teaching needs. 7.09 1.61 82
How would you rate the overall quality of the service provided by the library? 7.20 1.33 82
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the general satisfaction questions: Satisfaction with
Treatment, Satisfaction with Support, and Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Service, where n is the number of
respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the general satisfaction questions on the
LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale from 1-9.
5.6 Information Literacy Outcomes Questions Summary for Graduate
MeanInformation Literacy Outcomes Questions nSD
The library helps me stay abreast of developments in my field(s) of interest. 6.37 1.49 82
The library aids my advancement in my academic discipline or work. 7.22 1.29 82
The library enables me to be more efficient in my academic pursuits or work. 7.26 1.47 82
The library helps me distinguish between trustworthy and untrustworthy
information. 5.83 2.00 82
The library provides me with the information skills I need in my work or study. 6.38 1.59 82
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the information literacy outcomes questions, where
n is the number of respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the information literacy
outcomes questions on the LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale
from 1-9 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 9 representing "strongly agree".
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5.7 Library Use Summary for Graduate
This chart shows a graphic representation of library use (both on the premises and electronically), as well as use of non-library information gateways such as Yahoo™ and Google™. Bars represent the frequency with which respondents report using these resources: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Never. The table below the chart displays the number and percentage of respondents who selected each option.
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How often do you use
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access library resources
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Yahoo(TM),
Google(TM), or
non-library gateways for
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Frequency
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Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Never n / %
How often do you use resources on library
premises?
11
13.41%
31
37.80%
22
26.83%
15
18.29%
3
3.66%
82
100.00%
How often do you access library resources
through a library Web page?
24
29.27%
42
51.22%
12
14.63%
2
2.44%
2
2.44%
82
100.00%
How often do you use Yahoo(TM),
Google(TM), or non-library gateways for
information?
69
84.15%
8
9.76%
1
1.22%
2
2.44%
2
2.44%
82
100.00%
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6 Faculty Summary
6.1 Demographic Summary for Faculty
6.1.1 Population and Respondent Profiles for Faculty by Standard Discipline
The chart and table below show a breakdown of survey respondents by discipline, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section.
This section shows survey respondents broken down based on the LibQUAL+® standard discipline categories. The chart
maps percentage of respondents for each discipline in red. Population percentages for each discipline are mapped in blue.
The table shows the number and percentage for each discipline, for the general population (N) and for survey
respondents (n).
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Agriculture / Environmental Studies
Architecture
Business
Communications / Journalism
Education
Engineering / Computer Science
General Studies
Health Sciences
Humanities
Law
Military / Naval Science
Other
Performing & Fine Arts
Science / Math
Social Sciences / Psychology
Undecided
D
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Percentage
Population Profile by Discipline
Respondent Profile by Discipline
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Social Sciences / Psychology 18 12.86% 122 7.30% -5.56%
Undecided 1 0.71% 0 0.00% -0.71%
Total: 100.00% 1,671 140 100.00% 0.00%
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6.1.2 Population and Respondent Profiles for Faculty by Customized Discipline
The chart and table below show a breakdown of survey respondents by discipline, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section.
This section shows survey respondents broken down based on the customized discipline categories supplied by the participating library. The chart maps percentage of respondents for each discipline in red. Population percentages for each discipline are mapped in blue. The table shows the number and percentage for each discipline, for the general population (N) and for survey respondents (n).
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Agriculture & Life Sciences
Business
Design: Architecture
Design: Art & Design
Design: Comm. & Reg'l Planning
Design: Graphic Design
Design: Integrated Studio Arts
Design: Interior Design
Design: Landscape Architecture
Engineering
Human Sciences: Apparel/Educ/Hospitality Mgmt
Human Sciences: Curriculum & Instruction
Human Sciences: Educ. Leadership & Policy
Human Sciences: Food Sci. & Human Nutrition
Human Sciences: Human Dev. & Family Studies
Human Sciences: Kinesiology
LAS: African & African American Studies
LAS: Air Force Aereospace Studies
LAS: American Indian Studies
LAS: Anthropology
LAS: Asian American Studies
LAS: Biochem., Biophys., & Mol. Biol.
LAS: Biological & Pre-Med Illustration
LAS: Biology
LAS: Chemistry
LAS: Classical Studies
LAS: Communication Studies
LAS: Computer Science
LAS: Criminal Justice
LAS: Ecol., Evol., & Organ. Biology
LAS: Economics
LAS: English
LAS: Environmental Science
LAS: Environmental Studies
LAS: General Studies
LAS: Genetics, Devel., & Cell Biology
LAS: Geologic & Atmospheric Sciences
LAS: History
LAS: International Studies
LAS: Journalism & Mass Communication
LAS: Liberal Studies (BLS degree)
LAS: Linguistics
LAS: Mathematics
LAS: Military Science
LAS: Music
LAS: Naval Science
LAS: Philosophy & Religious Studies
LAS: Physics & Astronomy
LAS: Political Science
LAS: Psychology
LAS: Public Administration
LAS: Sociology
LAS: Software Engineering
LAS: Speech Communication
LAS: Statistics
LAS: Theatre
LAS: U.S. Latino/a Studies
LAS: Women's Studies
LAS: World Languages & Cultures
Other
Undecided
Veterinary Medicine
D
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Percentage
Population Profile by Discipline
Respondent Profile by Discipline
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Respondents
nDiscipline
Respondents
%
Population
N
Population
% %N - %n
Agriculture & Life Sciences 24 17.14% 292 17.47% 0.33%
LAS: Journalism & Mass Communication 2 1.43% 26 1.56% 0.13%
LAS: Liberal Studies (BLS degree) 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Linguistics 1 0.71% 0 0.00% -0.71%
LAS: Mathematics 3 2.14% 54 3.23% 1.09%
LAS: Military Science 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Music 3 2.14% 38 2.27% 0.13%
LAS: Naval Science 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Philosophy & Religious Studies 0 0.00% 26 1.56% 1.56%
LAS: Physics & Astronomy 2 1.43% 45 2.69% 1.26%
LAS: Political Science 3 2.14% 18 1.08% -1.07%
LAS: Psychology 2 1.43% 27 1.62% 0.19%
LAS: Public Administration 1 0.71% 0 0.00% -0.71%
LAS: Sociology 6 4.29% 24 1.44% -2.85%
LAS: Software Engineering 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Speech Communication 1 0.71% 0 0.00% -0.71%
LAS: Statistics 1 0.71% 32 1.92% 1.20%
LAS: Theatre 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: U.S. Latino/a Studies 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0.00%
LAS: Women's Studies 1 0.71% 0 0.00% -0.71%
LAS: World Languages & Cultures 0 0.00% 36 2.15% 2.15%
Other 5 3.57% 0 0.00% -3.57%
Undecided 1 0.71% 0 0.00% -0.71%
Veterinary Medicine 5 3.57% 153 9.16% 5.58%
Total: 100.00% 1,671 140 100.00% 0.00%
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6.1.3 Respondent Profile for Faculty by Age
This table shows a breakdown of survey respondents by age; both the number of respondents (n) and the percentage of the total number of respondents represented by each age group are displayed.
Respondents
%
Respondents
nAge
Under 18 1 0.71%
18 - 22 0 0.00%
23 - 30 3 2.14%
31 - 45 30 21.43%
46 - 65 95 67.86%
Over 65 11 7.86%
Total: 100.00% 140
6.1.4 Population and Respondent Profiles for Faculty by Sex
The table below shows a breakdown of survey respondents by sex, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section*. The number and percentage for each sex are given for the general population and for survey respondents.
*Note: Participating institutions were not required to complete the Representativeness section. When population data is missing or incomplete, it is because this data was not provided.
Respondents
%
Respondents
n
Population
%
Population
NSex
Male 80 57.14%65.75% 1,102
Female 60 42.86%34.25% 574
Total: 100.00% 140 1,676 100.00%
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6.2 Core Questions Summary for Faculty
This radar chart shows aggregate results for the core survey questions. Each axis represents one question. A code to identify each question is displayed at the outer point of each axis. While questions for each dimension of library service quality are scattered randomly throughout the survey, on this chart they are grouped into sections: Affect of Service , Library as Place, and Information Control.
On each axis, respondents' minimum, desired, and perceived levels of service quality are plotted, and the resulting "gaps" between the three levels (representing service adequacy or service superiority) are shaded in blue, yellow, green, and red.
The two following tables show mean scores and standard deviations for each question, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
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4
5
6
7
8
9
AS-1
AS-2
AS-3
AS-4
AS-5AS-6
AS-7
AS-8
AS-9
IC-1
IC-2
IC-3
IC-4
IC-5
IC-6
IC-7IC-8
LP-1
LP-2
LP-3
LP-4
LP-5
Affect of Service
Information Control
Library as Place
Perceived Less Than Minimum
Perceived Greater Than Minimum
Perceived Less Than Desired
Perceived Greater Than Desired
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Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion TextID
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service
Employees who instill confidence in users 6.16 7.63 7.07 0.91AS-1 132-0.56
Employees who are consistently courteousAS-3 137 1.73 1.51 1.61 1.33 1.36
Readiness to respond to users' questionsAS-4 136 1.61 1.67 1.79 1.41 1.42
Employees who have the knowledge to answer
user questions
AS-5 136 1.62 1.71 1.77 1.34 1.38
Employees who deal with users in a caring
fashion
AS-6 136 1.81 1.68 1.91 1.37 1.60
Employees who understand the needs of their
users
AS-7 135 1.67 1.84 1.88 1.44 1.44
Willingness to help usersAS-8 133 1.76 1.91 2.01 1.49 1.53
Dependability in handling users' service problemsAS-9 113 1.55 1.61 1.87 1.40 1.26
Information Control
Making electronic resources accessible from my
home or office
IC-1 139 1.52 1.91 2.02 1.70 1.13
A library Web site enabling me to locate
information on my own
IC-2 140 1.45 1.97 2.07 1.76 1.08
The printed library materials I need for my workIC-3 136 1.71 1.91 1.92 1.52 1.52
The electronic information resources I needIC-4 139 1.36 1.84 1.98 1.59 1.00
Modern equipment that lets me easily access
needed information
IC-5 134 1.62 1.84 1.88 1.37 1.33
Easy-to-use access tools that allow me to find
things on my own
IC-6 139 1.59 1.85 2.03 1.53 1.25
Making information easily accessible for
independent use
IC-7 134 1.55 1.72 1.91 1.44 1.17
Print and/or electronic journal collections I
require for my work
IC-8 140 1.58 1.78 2.10 1.57 0.98
Library as Place
Library space that inspires study and learningLP-1 126 2.12 2.36 2.29 1.57 2.14
Quiet space for individual activitiesLP-2 115 2.23 2.89 2.74 1.73 2.34
A comfortable and inviting locationLP-3 132 1.97 2.04 2.09 1.55 1.93
A getaway for study, learning, or researchLP-4 121 2.20 2.26 2.29 1.71 2.14
Community space for group learning and group
study
LP-5 86 2.27 2.36 2.16 1.81 2.53
140Overall: 1.30 1.38 1.47 1.13 1.07
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6.3 Core Question Dimensions Summary for Faculty
On the chart below, scores for each dimension of library service quality have been plotted graphically. The exterior bars represent the range of minimum to desired mean scores for each dimension. The interior bars represent the range of minimum to perceived mean scores (the service adequacy gap) for each dimension of library service quality.
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Range of Minimum to Desired
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Overall
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The following table displays mean scores for each dimension of library service quality measured by the LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanDimension
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service 6.71 7.82 7.38 0.67 140-0.44
Information Control 7.29 8.29 7.14 -0.15 140-1.15
Library as Place 5.66 6.72 6.94 1.27 137 0.21
6.74 7.79 7.20 0.47 140-0.59Overall:
Adequacy
SD
Perceived
SD
Desired
SDDimension
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Affect of Service 140 1.48 1.45 1.57 1.21 1.21
Information Control 140 1.25 1.47 1.60 1.26 0.91
Library as Place 137 1.87 2.05 1.99 1.40 1.93
The following table displays standard deviation for each dimension of library service quality measured by the
LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed
explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their
dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
140Overall: 1.30 1.38 1.47 1.13 1.07
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6.4 Local Questions Summary for Faculty
Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion Text
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
6.85 8.07 7.09 0.24 134-0.98
Making me aware of library resources and services 6.14 7.16 6.70 0.55 139-0.46
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
5.98 7.03 6.94 0.97 124-0.09
Convenient service hours 6.65 7.60 7.15 0.50 136-0.45
This table shows mean scores for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
Adequacy
SD
Perceived
SD
Desired
SDQuestion Text
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
134 1.78 1.55 1.84 1.46 1.32
Making me aware of library resources and services 139 1.77 2.00 2.11 1.65 1.70
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
124 2.09 1.99 2.11 1.56 1.95
Convenient service hours 136 1.88 1.84 2.06 1.51 1.56
This table displays the standard deviations for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium , where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
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6.5 General Satisfaction Questions Summary for Faculty
MeanSatisfaction Question nSD
In general, I am satisfied with the way in which I am treated at the library. 7.54 1.59 140
In general, I am satisfied with library support for my learning, research,
and/or teaching needs. 7.22 1.69 140
How would you rate the overall quality of the service provided by the library? 7.37 1.57 140
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the general satisfaction questions: Satisfaction with
Treatment, Satisfaction with Support, and Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Service, where n is the number of
respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the general satisfaction questions on the
LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale from 1-9.
6.6 Information Literacy Outcomes Questions Summary for Faculty
MeanInformation Literacy Outcomes Questions nSD
The library helps me stay abreast of developments in my field(s) of interest. 6.69 1.87 140
The library aids my advancement in my academic discipline or work. 7.19 1.66 140
The library enables me to be more efficient in my academic pursuits or work. 7.18 1.82 140
The library helps me distinguish between trustworthy and untrustworthy
information. 5.65 1.99 140
The library provides me with the information skills I need in my work or study. 6.16 1.99 140
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the information literacy outcomes questions, where
n is the number of respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the information literacy
outcomes questions on the LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale
from 1-9 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 9 representing "strongly agree".
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6.7 Library Use Summary for Faculty
This chart shows a graphic representation of library use (both on the premises and electronically), as well as use of non-library information gateways such as Yahoo™ and Google™. Bars represent the frequency with which respondents report using these resources: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Never. The table below the chart displays the number and percentage of respondents who selected each option.
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7 Library Staff Summary
7.1 Demographic Summary for Library Staff
7.1.1 Respondent Profile for Library Staff by Age
This table shows a breakdown of survey respondents by age; both the number of respondents (n) and the percentage of the total number of respondents represented by each age group are displayed.
Respondents
%
Respondents
nAge
Under 18 0 0.00%
18 - 22 0 0.00%
23 - 30 0 0.00%
31 - 45 1 11.11%
46 - 65 8 88.89%
Over 65 0 0.00%
Total: 100.00% 9
7.1.2 Respondent Profile for Library Staff by Sex
The table below shows a breakdown of survey respondents by sex, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section*. The number and percentage for each sex are given for the general population and for survey respondents.
*Note: Participating institutions were not required to complete the Representativeness section. When population data is missing or incomplete, it is because this data was not provided.
Respondents
%
Respondents
nSex
Male 4 44.44%
Female 5 55.56%
Total: 100.00% 9
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7.2 Core Questions Summary for Library Staff
This radar chart shows aggregate results for the core survey questions. Each axis represents one question. A code to identify each question is displayed at the outer point of each axis. While questions for each dimension of library service quality are scattered randomly throughout the survey, on this chart they are grouped into sections: Affect of Service , Library as Place, and Information Control.
On each axis, respondents' minimum, desired, and perceived levels of service quality are plotted, and the resulting "gaps" between the three levels (representing service adequacy or service superiority) are shaded in blue, yellow, green, and red.
The two following tables show mean scores and standard deviations for each question, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
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Library as Place
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Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion TextID
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service
Employees who instill confidence in users 5.88 7.88 6.25 0.38AS-1 8-1.63
Employees who are consistently courteousAS-3 9 1.50 2.05 2.57 2.07 0.87
Readiness to respond to users' questionsAS-4 8 0.53 1.36 1.51 1.31 0.64
Employees who have the knowledge to answer
user questions
AS-5 8 1.06 1.41 1.64 1.41 0.99
Employees who deal with users in a caring
fashion
AS-6 9 1.39 1.96 1.41 1.81 0.50
Employees who understand the needs of their
users
AS-7 8 1.69 1.46 1.81 1.41 1.19
Willingness to help usersAS-8 8 1.06 1.64 1.60 1.60 0.83
Dependability in handling users' service problemsAS-9 7 0.82 1.41 1.15 1.15 0.58
Information Control
Making electronic resources accessible from my
home or office
IC-1 9 1.67 0.87 1.39 0.97 0.73
A library Web site enabling me to locate
information on my own
IC-2 9 1.24 1.79 2.67 1.94 0.83
The printed library materials I need for my workIC-3 9 1.42 2.49 2.93 2.06 1.01
The electronic information resources I needIC-4 9 1.00 2.19 2.29 2.00 0.67
Modern equipment that lets me easily access
needed information
IC-5 9 1.51 2.03 2.18 1.79 1.05
Easy-to-use access tools that allow me to find
things on my own
IC-6 9 1.50 1.41 2.24 1.32 0.71
Making information easily accessible for
independent use
IC-7 9 0.88 1.09 1.22 1.27 0.78
Print and/or electronic journal collections I
require for my work
IC-8 9 1.33 2.12 2.52 1.50 0.87
Library as Place
Library space that inspires study and learningLP-1 8 1.46 1.85 2.13 0.93 1.13
Quiet space for individual activitiesLP-2 8 1.30 1.77 1.64 1.07 0.93
A comfortable and inviting locationLP-3 9 1.58 0.97 1.56 0.83 0.50
A getaway for study, learning, or researchLP-4 8 1.36 0.46 1.04 0.92 0.64
Community space for group learning and group
study
LP-5 7 1.60 1.41 1.41 1.11 1.25
9Overall: 0.90 1.00 1.16 0.83 0.61
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7.3 Core Question Dimensions Summary for Library Staff
On the chart below, scores for each dimension of library service quality have been plotted graphically. The exterior bars represent the range of minimum to desired mean scores for each dimension. The interior bars represent the range of minimum to perceived mean scores (the service adequacy gap) for each dimension of library service quality.
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The following table displays mean scores for each dimension of library service quality measured by the LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanDimension
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service 7.04 8.11 6.46 -0.57 9-1.64
Information Control 7.31 8.04 6.49 -0.82 9-1.56
Library as Place 6.36 7.29 6.84 0.48 9-0.44
7.00 7.90 6.57 -0.43 9-1.33Overall:
Adequacy
SD
Perceived
SD
Desired
SDDimension
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Affect of Service 9 0.90 1.62 1.43 1.42 0.72
Information Control 9 0.87 0.92 1.24 0.88 0.57
Library as Place 9 1.35 0.68 0.86 0.64 0.84
The following table displays standard deviation for each dimension of library service quality measured by the
LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed
explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their
dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
9Overall: 0.90 1.00 1.16 0.83 0.61
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7.4 Local Questions Summary for Library Staff
Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion Text
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
6.25 7.38 5.75 -0.50 8-1.63
Making me aware of library resources and services 6.63 7.38 5.75 -0.88 8-1.63
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
6.86 7.43 6.29 -0.57 7-1.14
Convenient service hours 6.00 6.88 7.00 1.00 8 0.13
This table shows mean scores for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
Adequacy
SD
Perceived
SD
Desired
SDQuestion Text
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
8 1.28 2.20 2.33 1.83 0.74
Making me aware of library resources and services 8 1.30 1.41 1.73 1.39 1.19
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
7 1.35 1.35 1.62 1.60 1.40
Convenient service hours 8 1.60 1.13 1.60 1.07 0.83
This table displays the standard deviations for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium , where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
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7.5 General Satisfaction Questions Summary for Library Staff
MeanSatisfaction Question nSD
In general, I am satisfied with the way in which I am treated at the library. 7.11 1.27 9
In general, I am satisfied with library support for my learning, research,
and/or teaching needs. 6.78 1.72 9
How would you rate the overall quality of the service provided by the library? 6.67 1.12 9
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the general satisfaction questions: Satisfaction with
Treatment, Satisfaction with Support, and Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Service, where n is the number of
respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the general satisfaction questions on the
LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale from 1-9.
7.6 Information Literacy Outcomes Questions Summary for Library Staff
MeanInformation Literacy Outcomes Questions nSD
The library helps me stay abreast of developments in my field(s) of interest. 6.11 1.76 9
The library aids my advancement in my academic discipline or work. 6.67 1.50 9
The library enables me to be more efficient in my academic pursuits or work. 6.89 1.36 9
The library helps me distinguish between trustworthy and untrustworthy
information. 5.22 1.99 9
The library provides me with the information skills I need in my work or study. 6.22 1.39 9
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the information literacy outcomes questions, where
n is the number of respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the information literacy
outcomes questions on the LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale
from 1-9 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 9 representing "strongly agree".
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7.7 Library Use Summary for Library Staff
This chart shows a graphic representation of library use (both on the premises and electronically), as well as use of non-library information gateways such as Yahoo™ and Google™. Bars represent the frequency with which respondents report using these resources: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Never. The table below the chart displays the number and percentage of respondents who selected each option.
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8 Staff Summary
8.1 Demographic Summary for Staff
8.1.1 Respondent Profile for Staff by Age
This table shows a breakdown of survey respondents by age; both the number of respondents (n) and the percentage of the total number of respondents represented by each age group are displayed.
Respondents
%
Respondents
nAge
Under 18 0 0.00%
18 - 22 0 0.00%
23 - 30 3 50.00%
31 - 45 3 50.00%
46 - 65 0 0.00%
Over 65 0 0.00%
Total: 100.00% 6
8.1.2 Respondent Profile for Staff by Sex
The table below shows a breakdown of survey respondents by sex, based on user responses to the demographic questions and the demographic data provided by institutions in the online Representativeness section*. The number and percentage for each sex are given for the general population and for survey respondents.
*Note: Participating institutions were not required to complete the Representativeness section. When population data is missing or incomplete, it is because this data was not provided.
Respondents
%
Respondents
nSex
Male 4 66.67%
Female 2 33.33%
Total: 100.00% 6
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8.2 Core Questions Summary for Staff
This radar chart shows aggregate results for the core survey questions. Each axis represents one question. A code to identify each question is displayed at the outer point of each axis. While questions for each dimension of library service quality are scattered randomly throughout the survey, on this chart they are grouped into sections: Affect of Service , Library as Place, and Information Control.
On each axis, respondents' minimum, desired, and perceived levels of service quality are plotted, and the resulting "gaps" between the three levels (representing service adequacy or service superiority) are shaded in blue, yellow, green, and red.
The two following tables show mean scores and standard deviations for each question, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
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5
6
7
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9
AS-1
AS-2
AS-3
AS-4
AS-5AS-6
AS-7
AS-8
AS-9
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IC-2
IC-3
IC-4
IC-5
IC-6
IC-7IC-8
LP-1
LP-2
LP-3
LP-4
LP-5
Affect of Service
Information Control
Library as Place
Perceived Less Than Minimum
Perceived Greater Than Minimum
Perceived Less Than Desired
Perceived Greater Than Desired
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Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion TextID
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service
Employees who instill confidence in users 5.67 7.17 6.33 0.67AS-1 6-0.83
Employees who are consistently courteousAS-3 6 1.03 1.33 1.17 0.84 1.03
Readiness to respond to users' questionsAS-4 6 0.98 1.21 1.22 0.52 1.26
Employees who have the knowledge to answer
user questions
AS-5 6 1.17 1.47 1.10 0.75 1.55
Employees who deal with users in a caring
fashion
AS-6 6 1.21 1.75 1.47 1.05 1.17
Employees who understand the needs of their
users
AS-7 6 1.03 1.97 1.17 1.05 1.60
Willingness to help usersAS-8 6 1.03 1.97 1.47 1.05 1.60
Dependability in handling users' service problemsAS-9 6 0.75 1.60 1.17 1.10 0.98
Information Control
Making electronic resources accessible from my
home or office
IC-1 6 0.89 2.88 2.48 2.23 0.75
A library Web site enabling me to locate
information on my own
IC-2 6 1.37 1.97 1.94 1.60 0.84
The printed library materials I need for my workIC-3 6 0.84 2.48 1.63 1.17 1.67
The electronic information resources I needIC-4 6 1.05 1.33 1.60 0.82 0.55
Modern equipment that lets me easily access
needed information
IC-5 6 1.26 1.21 1.21 0.82 0.82
Easy-to-use access tools that allow me to find
things on my own
IC-6 6 0.52 1.86 1.47 1.38 0.98
Making information easily accessible for
independent use
IC-7 6 1.17 2.61 2.43 2.16 0.82
Print and/or electronic journal collections I
require for my work
IC-8 6 1.03 1.94 1.72 1.38 0.82
Library as Place
Library space that inspires study and learningLP-1 5 1.52 1.41 1.64 0.84 0.84
Quiet space for individual activitiesLP-2 6 1.52 1.47 1.72 0.52 1.60
A comfortable and inviting locationLP-3 6 1.05 2.83 2.59 2.00 1.26
A getaway for study, learning, or researchLP-4 5 0.89 0.84 0.89 0.00 0.84
Community space for group learning and group
study
LP-5 6 1.03 1.38 0.75 0.55 1.26
6Overall: 0.83 1.66 1.35 0.94 0.99
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8.3 Core Question Dimensions Summary for Staff
On the chart below, scores for each dimension of library service quality have been plotted graphically. The exterior bars represent the range of minimum to desired mean scores for each dimension. The interior bars represent the range of minimum to perceived mean scores (the service adequacy gap) for each dimension of library service quality.
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Range of Minimum to Desired
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The following table displays mean scores for each dimension of library service quality measured by the LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanDimension
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Affect of Service 6.41 7.85 7.41 1.00 6-0.44
Information Control 6.60 8.29 7.44 0.83 6-0.85
Library as Place 6.43 7.94 7.48 1.04 6-0.47
6.49 8.03 7.43 0.94 6-0.60Overall:
Adequacy
SD
Perceived
SD
Desired
SDDimension
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Affect of Service 6 0.74 1.68 1.28 0.87 1.16
Information Control 6 0.85 1.84 1.57 1.30 0.82
Library as Place 6 1.05 1.49 1.33 0.56 1.08
The following table displays standard deviation for each dimension of library service quality measured by the
LibQUAL+® survey, where n is the number of respondents for each particular dimension. (For a more detailed
explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.) A complete listing of the survey questions and their
dimensions can be found in Appendix A.
6Overall: 0.83 1.66 1.35 0.94 0.99
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8.4 Local Questions Summary for Staff
Adequacy
Mean
Perceived
Mean
Desired
MeanQuestion Text
Minimum
Mean n
Superiority
Mean
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
6.00 7.67 7.17 1.17 6-0.50
Making me aware of library resources and services 6.50 8.17 6.83 0.33 6-1.33
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
6.00 7.33 7.17 1.17 6-0.17
Convenient service hours 6.50 8.17 8.33 1.83 6 0.17
This table shows mean scores for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium, where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
Adequacy
SD
Perceived
SD
Desired
SDQuestion Text
Minimum
SD n
Superiority
SD
Contribution to the intellectual atmosphere of the
campus
6 0.89 1.05 0.98 0.75 1.21
Making me aware of library resources and services 6 1.05 3.08 2.94 2.40 1.17
Teaching me how to locate, evaluate, and use
information
6 2.10 2.93 2.40 1.17 2.73
Convenient service hours 6 1.38 0.41 1.17 1.03 0.98
This table displays the standard deviations for each of the local questions added by the individual library or consortium , where n is the number of respondents for each particular question. (For a more detailed explanation of the headings, see the Introduction to this notebook.)
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8.5 General Satisfaction Questions Summary for Staff
MeanSatisfaction Question nSD
In general, I am satisfied with the way in which I am treated at the library. 7.50 1.38 6
In general, I am satisfied with library support for my learning, research,
and/or teaching needs. 7.67 1.03 6
How would you rate the overall quality of the service provided by the library? 7.67 1.03 6
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the general satisfaction questions: Satisfaction with
Treatment, Satisfaction with Support, and Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Service, where n is the number of
respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the general satisfaction questions on the
LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale from 1-9.
8.6 Information Literacy Outcomes Questions Summary for Staff
MeanInformation Literacy Outcomes Questions nSD
The library helps me stay abreast of developments in my field(s) of interest. 6.67 1.03 6
The library aids my advancement in my academic discipline or work. 7.17 0.98 6
The library enables me to be more efficient in my academic pursuits or work. 7.33 1.21 6
The library helps me distinguish between trustworthy and untrustworthy
information. 6.50 1.38 6
The library provides me with the information skills I need in my work or study. 6.67 1.21 6
This table displays the mean score and standard deviation for each of the information literacy outcomes questions, where
n is the number of respondents for each question. These scores are calculated from responses to the information literacy
outcomes questions on the LibQUAL+® survey, in which respondents rated their levels of general satisfaction on a scale
from 1-9 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 9 representing "strongly agree".
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8.7 Library Use Summary for Staff
This chart shows a graphic representation of library use (both on the premises and electronically), as well as use of non-library information gateways such as Yahoo™ and Google™. Bars represent the frequency with which respondents report using these resources: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Never. The table below the chart displays the number and percentage of respondents who selected each option.
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9 Appendix A: LibQUAL+® Dimensions
LibQUAL+® 2000 Dimensions
The 2000 iteration of the LibQUAL+® survey, which had 41 questions, measured eight separate dimensions:
· Assurance (the knowledge and courtesy of employees, and their ability to convey trust and confidence)
· Empathy (caring, individual attention)
· Library as Place (library as a sanctuary/haven or site for learning and contemplation)
· Reliability (ability to perform the promised service dependably and accurately)
· Responsiveness (willingness to help customers and provide prompt service)
· Tangibles (appearance of physical facilities, equipment, personnel and communications materials)
· Instructions/Custom Items
· Self-Reliance
LibQUAL+® 2001 Dimensions
After careful analysis of the results from the 2000 survey, the dimensions were further refined to re-ground the
SERVQUAL items in the library context. Four sub-dimensions resulted for the 2001 iteration:
· Service Affect (nine items, such as “willingness to help users”)
· Library as Place (five items, such as “a haven for quiet and solitude”)
· Personal Control (six items, such as “website enabling me to locate information on my own”), and
· Information Access (five items, such as “comprehensive print collections” and “convenient business hours”)
LibQUAL+® 2002 and 2003 Dimensions
For the 2002 iteration of the LibQUAL+® survey, the dimensions were once again refined based on analysis of the
previous year's results. While the four dimensions were retained, their titles were changed slightly to more clearly
represent the questions and data. The same four dimensions were also used on the 2003 survey:
· Access to Information
· Affect of Service
· Library as Place
· Personal Control
LibQUAL+® 2004 - Present Dimensions
After the 2003 survey was completed, factor and reliability analyses on the resulting data revealed that two of the
dimensions measured by the survey-Access to Information and Personal Control-had collapsed into one. The
following three dimensions have been measured since then: Affect of Service, Information Control, and Library as
Place. In addition, three core items were eliminated from the 2003 version of the survey, leaving 22 core items on the
final survey instrument.
The list below displays the dimensions used to present the results in the 2009 notebooks, along with the questions
that relate to each dimension. (Note: The questions below are those used in the College and University
implementation of the survey, American English version.)
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Affect of Service
[AS-1] Employees who instill confidence in users
[AS-2] Giving users individual attention
[AS-3] Employees who are consistently courteous
[AS-4] Readiness to respond to users’ questions
[AS-5] Employees who have the knowledge to answer user questions
[AS-6] Employees who deal with users in a caring fashion
[AS-7] Employees who understand the needs of their users
[AS-8] Willingness to help users
[AS-9] Dependability in handling users’ service problems
Information Control
[IC-1] Making electronic resources accessible from my home or office
[IC-2] A library Web site enabling me to locate information on my own
[IC-3] The printed library materials I need for my work
[IC-4] The electronic information resources I need
[IC-5] Modern equipment that lets me easily access needed information
[IC-6] Easy-to-use access tools that allow me to find things on my own
[IC-7] Making information easily accessible for independent use
[IC-8] Print and/or electronic journal collections I require for my work
Library as Place
[LP-1] Library space that inspires study and learning
[LP-2] Quiet space for individual activities
[LP-3] A comfortable and inviting location
[LP-4] A getaway for study, learning or research
[LP-5] Community space for group learning and group study