Texts From Last Night: Student Perceptions of Research and Study Space on Campus

Abstract

In Fall 2017, librarians undertook a sequential needs assessment in research and space to improve learning objects and library space. A collaborative assessment project identified gaps in those areas throughout the semester. We piloted our methodology, adapted from ethnographic research and user experience, with a small sample size. With SMS technology, however, we were able to collect quantitative and qualitative data. In this presentation, we will discuss methodology, technology, and study results. We will explore challenges, lessons learned, and next steps of how we are applying the results to inform instruction, learning objects, and library space redesign.