APPENDIX D.4
Use varies by semester 2
When term papers due 2
End of semester 1
GST courses mostly 6
One-third to one-half 7
One or two courses 4
Research papers 10
Essay questions 1
Recreational reading
yes 3
no 3
Current events & news in field 2
(sciences)
Quiet place to study 1
Reference 1
Reserves 1
Children's section 1
Chaucer paper - found alot/not always the case Psychology research project - good grade; lot of research Researching essay questions Reference section most helpful CD-ROM - time efficient 3 Freshman Seminar paper - rewarding to finish 2 Good selection of books in major - marriage and family Children's sections - but, need newer books Quiet atmosphere to study Recreational reading/magazines/personal 3 Keeping up with current materials 2 Reserve desk - available as needed Appalachian problems and institutions/Sp. Colls. 3 Biographical information about authors - contemporary material Nursing Ethics - use of older materials to trace topic in time
Not enough material on topic, especially indepth research 8 Finding material from indexes/no subscription to magazine . . . 8 Misshelved/missing/misplaced 2 Moved things around 2 Confusing tape tour Ethiopia paper (how to find when don't know how to spell) People at Reference Desk 2 On-line searches (indepth) Finding books in the old layout (new one an improvement)
Repetition of library presentations (015, 100, GST105) Just busy work (lack of integration of assignment with paper) Worksheets/Sessions (2 mentioned they caused stress) 10 Didn't see point of worksheets then but do now 2 Use of CD-ROMs/indexes/combing through citations 2 Boring 3 Resources located but not held at library/lack of resources 2 Instruction needs to be separate library class 2 Don't do worksheets until SURE of topic to avoid repetition of effort Large amount of research 3 Often can't find resources that are here Use of ILL People willing to help Overwhelmed/dumped on by number of sources, rushed 3 Confusion Relearned use of microforms Tape tour (helped) Helpful to learn where things are
How to do library research a bit more easily, efficiently 7 Use of CD-ROMs/indexes/serial record 10 How to match sources with topics 2 Different ways to approach topics 2 There's always something there (maybe not enough) Use of microforms 7 Use of reference books 4 Use of card catalog Reference librarians there to help - one on one is best 4 On-line searching/computer technology 2 Special Collections
Interlibrary Loan Special Collections 5 CD-ROMs (computers), more indepth access 3 Printed Indexes 2 Options/alternatives in research process 3 List of people on/off campus as sources Children's collection Locations in new lay-out On-line searching 5 Microfiche Reference section Library overall
Relates to first part, understanding basic human needs 4
Not humbly Christian part 4
Not directly, passively as support/supplier of sources for papers
on these topics 3
Helped with self-reliant part 3
No relationship at all 7
As a tool for expanding knowledge about these topics 2
Helpful in exposure to different viewpoints
Major role for courses in major 9
English
Psychology
Sociology
Chemistry 2
Agriculture
Education
Industrial Arts
Nursing
Senior Requirement research 7
Place to study (especially with addition of study rooms)
More class related research 8
Personal research 4
Childrens collection
Keeping up with current events, in field and general
Help in locating a job, career guidance, preparation and direction 2
To help high school brother find information
Avoid repetition in Comp., Fr. Sem. and Arts Matrix 3
Ask the class questions to identify areas which need additional
explanation
Reduce the boredom factor 3
Have sessions just for those who need them, perhaps individualized 2
Provide sessions in more hands on, practical way
(not just show & tell) 3
No changes 3
Concentrate more on indepth use
Make it more concrete, use handouts to outline/explain areas
of use, something student can keep
Stress availability of library staff to help 2
Don't use tape tour (confusing, not effective), actually take
class on expanded tour instead 2
Spread out the material over longer period, wait longer between sessions
Use of computers, more personal level, question/answer type
(self paced?) perhaps video instruction?
While a few students saw nothing to change in the program, other students suggested that changes in the B.I. sessions should include an effort to avoid the (perceived?) repetition of material in Comp., Fr. Sem. and Arts Matrix., as well as finding a way to reduce the boredom of the sessions. Having a more practical, hands-on, individual approach was also mentioned (use of handouts, walking students around the library and instruct at point of use, include only those students who need instruction, question/answer approach). Other ideas included spreading the material out over a longer period of time to avoid students feeling overwhelmed by material and concentrating on more indepth use of sources.
Identify cultures & activities, locate information, use encyclopedias, CD-ROM
Ask librarian where to look, go to area, decide what to do next
Decide which cultures & aspects, assign section to each person, have
each do research, may have problems because of limited library sources
Decide on cultures, divide report, each take part, keep central focus, come
together to collect info
Use CD-ROM/indexes, try to find easiest way to get info, meet several
times to keep unity, subject may evolve in process of completion
If can't find enough info, go to a different library
Find specific section (anthropology?), pick cultures, check catalog
under anthropology, if too many problems, change topic
Find area in library on topic, look through books, may find citation
but not be able to locate & use source, if so, ask for help, can't
always change topic
Ask reference librarian for list of reference materials, ask professor
Look in catalog under associated subjects then in Social Sciences Index
(CD-ROM), also use other social sciences reference books
Use wide variety of periodicals because of currency, use catalog and
try to narrow topic, if use older sources, plan ahead if in Frost
Start general (World Book) to get basic understanding, go to catalog and
CD-ROM, many students may want same material, may necessitate heavier
use of articles and other sources that aren't as easy to find
Check indexes, reserve study room for group discussion, get info together
For historical/extinct cultures, use Special Collections, use CD-ROMs
May not find enough information, or may need to go outside this library
(ILL or actual visit)
Use catalog, use LCSH to identify subjects, check magazines, use CD-ROMs
and Readers' Guide, to go any farther, ask for help, use Special
Collections if research deals with Appalachia, at very end, ask librarian
Use catalog and look up name of culture, if nothing ther, find a librarian,
maybe find librarian first, might be better way to get more info easier
Go to current periodicals dealing with both cultures, include sources and
info by indigenous people as well as outsiders, if don't have periodical,
got to EKU or another library or get book via ILL
Use catalog or computers, become familiar with cultures, focus on specific
activities, return to catalog and computers and find more specific info
Will use for occupational help 9
English teacher
Elementary education (activities, videos)
Child care center director
Background information for experiments (psychology)
Technology - keeping abreast of developments in field
Education
Industrial arts - formulas, plans, etc.
Industrial arts & technology education
English - staying current in field
Personal development/current events 16
Recreational reading 8
Graduate school 5
Children's recreational reading 2
Would rather buy recreational reading material 2
Development of sound judgement and understanding of basic problems . . .
responsibility for their solution . . . coming to personal conclusions
and finding out about problems are all tied to library
Library staff needs to interact with and help people more, give them advice
about what different sources they could use
Don't repeat material in B.I. sessions
Revise research assignments so that information would be easier to obtain (?)
Uneven knowledge, skill in use of CD-ROM from student to student
Keep shelves in better order so all volumes are available 2
Library is very helpful (although not perfect) 6
Reference section is full of resources
Need bookdrop by CPO or Alumni Building
Only way to learn is to do, be more hands on
Library is a tool that students use when they need it
Berea shouldn't be graduating students who can barely use the library
(student referring to self), method of instruction did not work
(unsure whether because of lack of participation/interest on student's
part or because of way the information was presented)
Update the periodicals and get a wider range
Freshman instruction is good, but students forget between then and other
courses, give a short refresher (voluntary, sign up, not course related)
each semester to update knowledge of library, go through research process
briefly