EWU Libraries

Use of the Library

• Assignable Carrels
• Assistive Technology Guidelines
• Food and Beverage Policy
• Disabled Student Services Policy
• Electronic Resources Use Guidelines
• Hoverboard Use (not allowed in university buildings)
• iZones Noise Management
• Library Instruction Room
• Minors in the Library
• Problems or Service Concerns
• Public Address System
• Request Form for Event or Display
• Rooms in JFK
• Security and Library Conduct
• Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes, and Related Products Policy   (use prohibited in JFK)

Circulation Policies

• Circulation Periods, Fines, Fees, and other Charges
• Confidentiality FAQ's
• Community Borrowers
• Equipment Policy

Collection Development Issues

• Collection Development Policy
• Controversial Materials Policy
• Government Information Format and Access:
  • 44 USC Sec. 1911
  • Depository Library Publice Service Guidelines for Government Information in Electronic Formats
  • Circulation and Fines Policies
  • FDLP Internet Use Policy Guidelines
  • Recommended Specifications for Public Access Work Stations in Federal Depository Libraries

Planning Documents & Surveys

• Library Plan --- Under revision

2015 LibQUAL+ Lite Comments:

The library received the results of the LibQUAL+ Lite Survey in late March. Of the 772 respondents, 313 (40.5%) submitted comments. Issues ranged from service, to noise, to food, to hours, to space, and beyond. Some of the comments addressed multiple issues; by counting each separate issue as a separate comment, we arrived at 491 distinct comments on library issues.

We read all 491 comments, ranging from the positive to the negative. Not only did our respondents feel compelled to comment on our service (the most popular issue overall), but 75% of the comments about service indicated respondents were happy (or at least satisfied) with our service. We additionally received 27 comments that were basically kudos or atta-boys. 

Of the 491 comments, focusing the lens on those that either implied action, improvement, or changes needed, we narrowed the number to 302 comments, representing 61.5%. Of these, the most popular issues related to:

• Hours (12.58%): respondents predominantly expressed a desire for longer library hours.
• Technology (11.26%): respondents expressed a variety of wishes - more tech fee money, more public computers, more equipment for checkout, etc.
• Semi-popular issues listed in descending order: collections (8.61%), databases, noise, service, furnishings, catalog/website, study rooms (5.30%).

• Remaining issues in descending order: Learning Commons (3.97%), wayfinding, space, food, survey, Spokane Academic Library, electricity, other, cleanliness, ILL, network connection, Summit (0.99%).

LibQUAL respondents by affiliation

LibQUAL those who responded

LibQUAL hot topics

LibQUAL issues per audience

Interested in data from previous LibQUAL studies?  We have results from 2004, 2007, and 2010.  Please contact ewuliboffice@ewu.edu.