Six statements in the top ten most important variables overlap with the 2005 result. There has been a slight increase in importance scores for adequacy of opening hours and the fairness and helpfulness of staff since the last survey, meaning users now see these factors as slightly more important. Two variables relating to the adequacy of the library collection and the clarity and usefulness of information have slightly decreased in importance. Library staff provide quality service remained stable.
Three new statements joined the top ten statements ranked as important in 2007: The library catalogue is easy to use, The library web site is easy to use, and Course-specific resources are easy to find and access. On the other hand, three statements among the top ten in importance in 2005 dropped out of the list in 2007: Library staff provide accurate answers, Library web pages provide clear and useful information, and Computer facilities/electronic equipment are adequate.
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May 2005
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2007 Top 10 importance
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Mean
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2005 Top 10 importance |
Mean
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Access to electronic resources is easily available
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6.44 |
The library collection is adequate for my needs
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6.43 |
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The library catalogue is easy to use
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6.42 |
Electronic resources (e.g. databases, online journals and books) are easily accessed
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6.37 |
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The library collection is adequate for my needs
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6.37 |
Library catalogue provides clear and useful information
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6.29 |
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The library web site is easy to use
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6.34 |
Opening hours meet my needs
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6.25 |
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Library staff are friendly and helpful |
6.31 |
Library staff provide accurate answers
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6.19 |
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Opening hours meet my needs
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6.28 |
Library web pages provide clear and useful information
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6.17 |
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Library
staff treat me fairly and without discrimination |
6.21 |
Library
staff treat me fairly and without discrimination |
6.16 |
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Course-specific resources are easy to find and access
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6.20 |
Library staff provide good service
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6.16 |
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Library catalogue provides clear and useful information
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6.20 |
Computer facilities/electronic equipment are adequate
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6.13 |
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Library staff provide quality service
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6.17 |
Library staff are courteous and friendly
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6.10 |