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Elsevier 275 journals + 1 package of 166 chemistry journals + access to Science Direct until 2010Springer 139 journals + 9 different collections + access to core collection until 2010 Wiley 200 journals + access to core collection until 2010 ACS chemistry the whole packageANNUAL REVIEWSAMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY e-journalsSAGE multidisciplinary collection (economics, psychology, sciences, medicine etc.) 500 journalsNATURE package (30 JOURNALS )SCIENCESFX - CATALOGUE OF OUR ONLINE JOURNALS (INCLUDING ALL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS) 50000 titlesOur annual budget (for E.S., Genetics, Biochem. Dep.) is 22500 euro + 20700 euro for Biology Dep. except for Wiley Springer Elsevier etc. which are on top of this
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ECOLOGYECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONSECOLOGICAL MONOGRAPHSFRONTIERS IN ECOLOGYENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCHJOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONENVIRONMENTAL ETHICSENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLGYENVIRONMENT & BEHAVIOURGENOMEOIKOSMOLECULAR ECOLOGYECOLOGY LETTERSFRESHWATER BIOLOGYJOURNAL OF ECOLOGYEUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGYBIOGEOCHEMISTRYTREE GENETICS AND GENOMESOECOLOGIA
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The Interdepartmental Library services and ideas for improvementLibrary Users Survey
January-February 2010
Susanna Del [email protected]
The sample 32 Students (first/second level degree courses)7 PhD students 6 Academic staff
Methods26 students individual interviews analysis and data processing (Excel)
3 focus groups (3 external observers):E.S. Association studentsPhD StudentsAcademic Staffanalysis and synthesis ToolsSemi-structured interviewsStudents were asked about:
Their level of satisfaction (opening hours, space, studying environment)Frequency of visitsType of usePreferences regarding library organization (rules, space, etc.)Suggestions for improvementsRequirements and preferences for new equipment and servicesAwareness of library servicesTheir perception of the library in order of importance as a University service Focus groupsPhD students: more emphasis was placed on aspects such as digital library use
Academic Staff: more emphasis was placed on aspects such as potential requirements for learning and teaching resources
Students: more emphasis on place and servicesFindings StudentsThe library was perceived as a key service (score: 8 out of 10)Use of the library : dailyMain use: 1. Study area2. Textbooks loans3. Use of library desk PCs
Finding StudentsSuggestions for improvements in order of priority:1. More seating and space2. Evening opening3. Weekend and holiday opening4. More desk PCs-faster connection5. More and wider range of textbooks6. Faster wi-fi connection
Findings StudentsRequirements:
PhotocopierSockets for portable PCPrintersInternal wi-fi nets
Findings StudentsStudy space required:individual silent for groups !! (strongly requested)
Awareness of research services:- None (23 out of 26)- Frequent use: Google/Google Scholar- Home use: course website
Findings StudentsInformation requirements: first/second level degree students:Databases, e-journal, OPAC catalogue
They would prefer to be trained through:Online Tutorials (16 out of 26)Seminars run by librarians * Vengono molti studenti da altre facolt perch c il parcheggio20Findings Focus group PhD studentsThe library play a key role for their research They use mainly the digital libraryOpacGoogle/GoogleScholarScience DirectWeb of Science /PubMed
When they come to the library in person they use: DD*, books and print journals, requests for library acquisitions
*Document delivery Findings Focus Group PhD students Knowledge of tools for bibliographic research
- LOW: often discovered by chance - NEED for a welcome e-mail message introducing the library: PDF file containing information about resources and services on offer Findings Focus Group PhD studentsThey ask for:
More digitalization/access to individual archivesE-booksUser friendly access to catalogue E-journals viewing figures on library homepageFindings Focus Group PhD studentsSuggestions for improvementsRenewed university website More copies of books considered important
ProposalsAcquisition of E-books collectionsE-only journalsPossibility to request DD directly from authors
How would PhD students like to see the library?Less emphasis on routine burocracy
More information and promotion Meeting place for scientific events
One single point of service
Findings Focus Group Academic StaffLibrary: key role for research activities Main use: digital library
Google/GoogleScholarWeb of Science/ PubMede-journals already knownWhen they come to the library in person they use: DD*, books and print journals, requests for library acquisitionsPossibility to request DD directly from authors
Findings Focus Group Academic StaffSuggestions for improvements
E-journals packagesE-booksMore copies of textbooks , updatedMeeting place for scientific events and academic staff
(per un confronto e una scelta da parte degli studenti)(no alla biblioteca come deposito di libri vecchi)27Findings Focus Group Academic Staff Knowledge of tools for bibliographic research:LOW / NEED of information guidance
Tutorials onlineUser friendly portal for sharing tools and resourcesRestyling of Library Sector WebpageFindings Focus Group Academic StaffProposals
Move to e-only and increasing digital libraryOpen Access Archives for academic stuff publicationsShared database for teaching materials (slides, images, CDs )New regulations for loansNew design for library premises and materials
How would academic staff like to see the library?More effective digital environment
Physical space:Place for sharing and discussing ideas and topicsPlace for staff and visitors for books presentations
Thank you for your kind attention
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