E-JASL: The Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship
Date of this Version
Spring 2008
Document Type
Article
Citation
Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (Spring 2008) 9(1). Also available at http://southernlibrarianship.icaap.org/content/v09n01/granath_k01.html.
Abstract
Abstract
A multi-year, trend study of public computer usage was conducted to determine use patterns of The University of Montana Mansfield Library public computers before, during, and after the implementation of an Information Center commons environment. Sampling methodology was developed and implemented in 3-year increments beginning in 1999. Analysis provided information for data-driven decisions on staffing patterns, expansion of public computer access, decisions on software and imaging management, and the modification of study design. Results were compared to other library data and underscore the need to embed assessment in academic library services to maintain continuity with the changing needs of library users.
Included in
Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Educational Technology Commons, Scholarly Communication Commons, Scholarly Publishing Commons
Comments
Copyright 2008, the authors. Used by permission.