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Spring 2008 Library Survey 

 
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Write-ins

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

 
 

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

 

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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Chicago IL 60603
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