2015/07/07 by Paul Ojennus, Kathy A. Watts, Kathy Watts · 1 citation
Computer Science · Social Sciences · #Library Science and Administration #Library Science and Information Literacy #Web and Library Services
paper · doi:10.1177/0961000615592947
openalex publication_date 2015/07/07 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
The design of library space is undergoing significant changes in layout and focus. Knowing that understanding a specific library’s user needs is essential to effective planning, many academic institutions have undertaken user studies to establish user needs prior to embarking on redesign, or update of library physical space. Librarians at Whitworth University, a small liberal arts college, conducted an online questionnaire of currently enrolled students to appraise current library use and determine potential areas for improvement based on user needs. The survey revealed some unique characteristics of this user group: use of technology for study, and resource discovery was balanced by preferences for non-digital methods of resource access and use.