Survey of Library & Computing Services

Instructions

The administration and staff of the Rinn Law Library are very interested in hearing about your experiences using the library and its resources. Please take a few moments to answer this survey. We appreciate your participation.

*1. My current status is

Library Services

*2. The law library's hours generally meet my research and study needs.

*3. The law library usually has the books and other material that I need.

*4. I can usually find a working photocopier in the law library when I need one.

*5. I can usually find a quiet place to study in the law library.

*6. I have never had any problems accessing a study room when I needed it.

*7. The law library staff have generally been responsive to my needs.

*8. Whenever I have had a reference or research question, the reference librarians were helpful. (include e-reference and telephone inquiries)

*9. I have interacted with a reference librarian ... (check all that apply)

In Person
On the Phone
Virtually- using the library's email reference service

*10. I have used microform resources in the law libarary.

Yes
No

*11. Other than Westlaw and Lexis, have you used any of the following e-resources available on the law library database list web page?

BNA
CCH
Congressional Universe
Hein-On-Line
LegalTrac
Other
I-Share (library catalog)
Worldcat
I have not used any of these resources

12. Are there any comments or suggestions that you would like to offer regarding library services at the law school?

Computing Services

*13. The computer lab space is adequate for my needs.

*14. I am generally satisfied with the level of support from the computer lab assistants.

*15. I am satisfied with the law school's wireless printing.

16. Are there any comments or suggestions that you would like to offer regarding computing services at the law school?

Communication

*17. I use the following to keep in touch with my friends and family ... (check all that apply)

Cell Phone
Email
Facebook
Instant Messaging
My Space
Phone texting
Second Life
Twitter

*18. I think it would be helpful to be able to contact library personnel, access library information or receive updates by...( check all that you think you are likely to use)

Facebook
Instant Messaging
MySpace
Second Life
Text messages
Twitter
Other

*19. I read the law library blog:

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Once a semester
Rarely
I didn't know the law library had a blog

*20. I have ....

Recorded a course exercise using the VHS camcorder in the law library.
Recorded a course exercise using the new digital camcorder in the law library
Viewed bar prep or other videos in the law library.
Watched a DVD or VHS tape in the law library.
Never used any of the law library's video resources

21. If you have recorded an exercise using the digital camcorder, please rate your experience...

Very Good
Good
Neutral
Bad
Very Bad

Policies

*22. Which of the following best describes your use of the law library on Saturdays?

Often
Occasionally
Rarely
Never

*23. Which of the following best describes your use of the law library on Sundays?

Often
Occasionally
Rarely
Never

*24. Which of the following best describes your usage of the law library after 10:00pm weekdays?

Often
Occasionally
Rarely
Never

*25. The law library forbids talking on cell phones in the library. Do you think this policy is ...

Too Strict
About Right
Not Strict Enough
Ridiculous

26. If you responded "Too Strict" "Not Strict Enough" or "Ridiculous", how would you change the policy or its enforcement.

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