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Student Advisory Council Survey

Thank you for taking the time to make your library a better place.

Below are the feedback we heard from the Library Student Advisory Council meeting. Please review the questions below to make sure we heard what is important to you.

Where We Can Improve

  Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree
The entrance is bad (lots of steps)
The entrance needs improvement
Refreshments should be allowed (inconvenient to leave to eat)
Better sound barriers/sound-proofing needed (voices carry)
There should be a theater to show movies
More light is needed (it is difficult to read)
There are not enough windows/daylight
There should be a designated place in the library for eating/refreshments
Ejournals should be organized by discipline or subject
More specialized software should be available on student computers in the library
The library is not good for disabled students
Adjustable chairs and tables are needed
The library needs to communicate its services and events better
Inter-Library Loan is too difficult (fewer links and steps would be better)
The collaboration rooms need white boards
More collaboration rooms are needed
The larger collaboration rooms should be sub-divided
Cellphone reception on the lower level needs to be improved
Students would like more time and interaction with librarians
Students do not like having to give the library their address every semester
More printers are needed in the library
Commuter students need better library support
The library should promote/use its Facebook page more
The Writing Center should offer services at the library
The Learning Resources Center needs to be explained and promoted better
The library should loan out laptops to students

What the Library Does Well

  Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree
Noise levels in the library are tolerable
It is easy for groups to meet on the 2nd or 3rd floor
The quiet floor is appreciated
The service is respectful to students
The night shift reference librarian hours are convenient for students
It is good that the library is open late
It is good that late-night access is restricted to A&T students
The library is kept clean
Library staff is polite and respectful
Students get good service from the library
The one-on-one sessions with librarians are good
Online services (like ebooks) are useful
The books are organized and easy to find
Borrowing iPads, Kindles and ereaders is a good service
Reserve textbooks for classes are convenient
The library has enough computer stations available for students
Wireless (WiFi) access at the library is convenient
The security guards are helpful and courteous
Students appreciate the help they receive at the library
It is convenient to be able to renew books online
Longer loan times for PhD students are convenient

Thank you for your time and feedback. We at Bluford Library appreciate your willingness to help us serve you better.

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