User Feedback & Actions
The Library receives feedback in a number of ways. The main issues raised recently are detailed and our actions to resolve them outlined.
The Library receives feedback in a number of ways and below are the main issues raised recently and our actions to resolve them.
"There is too much noise in the library" |
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"The Library is too cold" | We work with our colleagues in the Physical Resources Department who are responsible for the provision of heating to identify problem areas and resolve temperature issues as soon as possible. |
"The library should have longer opening hours" | A request for longer opening hours was raised in our Students Union Liaison meetings. While we are unable to extend our regular opening hours, we will continue to offer extended opening at times of most demand i.e., exam periods. We will continue to review our opening hours based on needs of students and actual usage of our Libraries. |
"I find it difficult to find or access the e-resources that I need" | We introduced the USearch discovery tool to offer students a "Google" like search tool to simplify discovery of our resources. In 2015/16 we will expand the coverage of USearch to offer a more comprehensive search experience. |
During academic year 2015-2016 we sought & received feedback in the following ways:
Surveys of library users | In November 2015 the Library carried out an online survey of students on book loan categories, i.e. how long you can borrow a book for. Over 400 students replied to the survey. Based on the results of the survey, the Library is planning to change our loan categories to give students greater flexibility in how they borrow books. These changes will be introduced in advance of the 2016/17 Academic Year and should create a system that will meet current student needs better. |
During academic year 2014-2015 we sought & received feedback in the following ways:
Comments submitted via our "comments and suggestions" form online and on paper | We received 40 comments. 17 required a reply and all replies were made within our performance target of three working days.
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Regular meetings with representatives of the Students Union on each campus. | There were a total of 4 meetings in Semester 1 & 2. These meetings also have representation from and discuss Reprographics and ICT Services. Student representatives were briefed on new and developing services and asked for comment. Student representatives also raised a range of issues that they wanted addressed and brought forward a number of suggestions on Library services. |
Tweets sent to our Twitter account | In total, there were 46 tweets replying to direct queries via @uulibrary. The queries related to a wide variety of concerns, including e-journals, opening times, database problems, alumni enquiries, and complaints about noise in the Library Some of the queries relate to non-library matters, for example, 24 hour lab opening, Blackboard problems and printing issues. We try to answer these queries as fully as we can, but often pass the user on to the relevant department. In addition, we also answer queries redirected on to us from other twitter accounts, for example, @UlsterUni. |
Comments made directly to library staff via email or letter | Library staff receive many direct comments on our service and the majority of these were thanks and praise for the support given by individual members of staff. Additional comments on any parts of our service are always passed on to a member of staff with responsibility for that area. |
Surveys of library users | In Spring 2015 we carried out a user survey on the trial of a new online request form for Inter-Library Loan items. The response from users of the online request form was positive and this informed our decision to offer the service on a continuing basis. |