Library Design Survey 2008 - Spring 2008 Library Survey - LibraryGuides at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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View the document below for a summary of write-in comments on the 2008 Library Design Survey.

Summary of Write-In Comments

Survey Responses

10% of the SAIC community responded to our survey:

Flaxman Computers

SAIC Fall '07	Total Population	Survey Responses
Student: Undergraduate	330	209
Student: Graduate	602	108
Faculty: Full- or Part-time	668	70
Totals:	3,881	440

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Survey Results

Here are the things you cared most about:

1. COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT	RESPONSES
very important	273
important	114
subtotal:	387
Natural daylight:	345
Noise control - design some areas of the library so that they can be kept quiet at all times:	318
Furniture that is comfortable enough for long periods of use:	314

2. ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY	RESPONSES
very important	290
important	96
subtotal:	386
Wireless internet access:	379
Printing:	369
Photocopying:	369

3. READING AND STUDYING	RESPONSES
very important	232
important	137
subtotal:	369
Quiet places where I can study or do research alone:	335
Comfortable chairs and couches for reading:	297
Individual desks that offer some privacy:	269

4. BROWSING LIBRARY COLLECTIONS	RESPONSES
very important	234
important	123
subtotal:	357
Ability to browse the magazine and newspaper racks:	329
Ability to browse and read in the book stacks:	310
Displays of new books, new videos, etc.:	282

5. CLEAR SIGNAGE	RESPONSES
very important	210
important	137
subtotal:	347
Signs that identify different collections:	325
General information, such as library hours:	299
Maps or floor plans for the facility:	277

6. GREEN/ SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS	RESPONSES
very important	226
important	112
subtotal:	338
Use of natural light, interior views and daylighting:	331
Use of green or recycled materials whenever possible, for construction and interior survaces:	325
Indoor air quality and monitoring:	255

7. SOCIAL SPACES	RESPONSES
not important	141
somewhat important	132
subtotal:	273
Spaces where small groups can meet:	212
Spaces where groups can listen to music or watch movies:	163
Places where I can snack or have coffee, tea, etc.:	161

8. DISTINCTIVE DESIGN	RESPONSES
very important	119
important	115
subtotal:	234
Functional:	248
Comfortable:	225
Smart, clean, sophisticated:	212

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Spring 2008 Library Survey

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