Library Improvements - 2017
You asked. We delivered. Here's what we did in 2017!
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"I wish there were more study rooms for groups." |
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"It would be great if y'all had white boards everywhere." |
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"Need more color printers." "I wish that printing was easier." |
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"I feel the website could use a rework to make it more user friendly." |
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"It is hard for me to find a quiet space to study or do homework." |
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You rated "modern equipment that lets me easily access needed information" as a most-desired need. |
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Source: Selected quotes and survey question from TTU Library User Survey 2017 (LibQUAL+); WEPA usage statistics, Aug. 2016–July 2017; Google Analytics, Aug. 14, 2017–Dec. 13, 2017.
DONORS made a difference
Study room renovations and whiteboard installations were made possible by the Coach Bob Knight Basketball Library Fund.
These other projects were recently funded by generous donations to the Libraries:
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More improvements planned
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Consulting architects presented a multi-phase renovation proposal to enhance the Library building with infrastructure improvements, additional seating, new furniture, and a 5-story addition.
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We've consolidated collections and are clearing shelving in the basement to free up additional space.
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The OneSearch discovery and search tool will offer a new feature that recommends databases and resources that might interest you.
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We're enhancing our website's homepage to make it easier to navigate and more mobile-friendly.
Participate!
Your opinion matters. Thank you for your involvement. Learn about our research findings.
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Survey responses: 3,934
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Space assessment participants: 732
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Website usability and A/B testers: 138
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Library Student Advisory Board members: 25
As a thank you, we gave away:
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$600 in gift cards
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an iPad mini
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and 37 pizzas!
It's never an individual in libraries—it's always a team. We're working to improve
your experience at the Libraries, and we'd like to hear from you. Your feedback is
important to us and impacts decisions we make about Library services, spaces, and
resources. Please send your comments and suggestions to libraries.ux@ttu.edu.
University Libraries
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Email
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