This page provides details about library collections, reports and surveys.
| Collections (May 2017) | |
|---|---|
| Books | 85,164 print titles (North) 32,751 print titles (Lakeshore) 2,414,982 eBooks |
| Journals | 187 print titles (North) 92 print titles (Lakeshore) 72,724 eJournals |
| eResources | 108 subscription eResources |
| DVDs, CDs & Records | 4,014 titles (North) 5,603 titles (Lakeshore) |
| Streamed Videos | 34,385 titles |
Annual Reviews
Survey Results
It is important that the Library meets our users' needs. The following is a summary of library survey results.
Student Survey: 2016
- Over 75% of students agreed or strongly agreed that Library staff are helpful, courteous, knowledgeable and responsive.
- 73% of students agreed or strongly agreed that they did better on their assignment as a result of what they learned from a librarian presentation in their class.
- Students show a high satisfaction level with all library resources: 64% to 77% were either satisfied or very satisfied with the resources.
- Check out the infographic and the executive summary for more results from the student survey.
Library response to results:
- North campus has a laptop lending program.
- Lakeshore has a portable plug lending program.
- New printer release stations in the Lakeshore Library and Learning Commons for improved accessibility.
Information Literacy Survey: 2016
- 96.4% agreed or strongly agreed that they were more confident in their ability to find the resources they needed after a Library presentation.
- 98.5% agreed or strongly agreed that they will use the resources they learned about in the Library presentation.
eBook Collections Survey: 2012
950 people responded to this survey.
- 43% prefer eBooks to print books
- 54% want to use eBooks in the future
Library response to results:
- We acquired more eBooks for the collection and changed our policy to focus on eBooks in the future.
LibQual Lite Survey: 2010
2621 people answered questions on library facilities, collections and customer service.
- 44% responses were about Library as Place and 27% about Equipment.
- More group study rooms and quiet space were the top facilities requests.
- Students also asked for longer opening hours to meet study needs.
- More computers, printers, and electrical outlets were the top equipment requests.
Library response to results:
- The new North LRC design with 38 group study rooms, 2 quiet rooms with individual carrels, more computers and outlets, and a 24/7 Learning Commons space.
- Lakeshore now has a quiet study area with individual carrels and outlets, a silent study room with individual carrels, a noise cancelling system and a 24/7 Learning Commons space.
- Quiet campaign at both campuses to support students' study needs.