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Strongly Agree– 55.6%
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Agree– 37.0%
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Disagree– 1.8%
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Strongly Disagree– 0%
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Not Applicable– 5.6%
I feel comfortable in the Library – 2nd floor.
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Strongly Agree– 61.1%
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Agree– 27.8%
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Disagree– 1.8%
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Strongly Disagree– 0%
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Not Applicable– 9.3%
The environment (spaces, noise, lighting) on this floor is conducive to my learning: Learning Commons – 1st floor.
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Strongly Agree– 44.4%
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Agree– 38.9%
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Disagree– 9.3%
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Strongly Disagree– 0%
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Not Applicable– 7.4%
The environment (spaces, noise, lighting) on this floor is conducive to my learning: Library – 2nd floor.
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Strongly Agree– 64.8%
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Agree– 24.0%
-
Disagree– 0%
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Strongly Disagree– 0%
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Not Applicable– 11.1%
I am generally satisfied with the study areas in the Learning Commons – 1st floor.
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Strongly Agree– 46.3%
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Agree– 42.6%
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Disagree– 5.6%
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Strongly Disagree– 0%
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Not Applicable– 5.6%
I am generally satisfied with the study areas in the Library – 2nd floor.
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Strongly Agree– 61.1%
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Agree– 29.6%
-
Disagree– 0%
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Strongly Disagree– 0%
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Not Applicable– 9.3%
Utilizing the Library's Services & Resources
| Borrowing books and other materials | |
| Borrowing Course Reserves books | |
| Computers/laptops/iPads | |
| Photocopying/printing | |
| Consulting a librarian for books and other research needs | |
| Studying | |
| Using Group Study Rooms | |
| Not applicable | |
| Nighttime quick advisory*Entered by a respondent | |
| Tutoring*Entered by a respondent | |
| The Writing Center for tutoring*Entered by a respondent | |
| I ask for guidance on data base research for my paper.*Entered by a respondent |
I usually find enough books to meet my course needs.
- Strongly Agree – 27.8%
- Agree – 44.4%
- Disagree – 1.9%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 25.9%
A Library computer, laptop, or iPad is available to me when I need one.
- Strongly Agree – 51.9%
- Agree – 35.2%
- Disagree – 0%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 13.0%
The computer resources in the Library contribute to my success at the College.
- Strongly Agree – 63.0%
- Agree – 27.8%
- Disagree – 0%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 9.3%
The Library website is useful.
- Strongly Agree – 55.6%
- Agree – 33.3%
- Disagree – 1.9%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 9.3%
I get enough articles from the Library's databases to meet my class needs.
- Strongly Agree – 44.4%
- Agree – 40.7%
- Disagree – 1.9%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 13.0%
The library's instruction sessions have increased my ability to do research and use library resources.
- Strongly Agree – 38.9%
- Agree – 33.3%
- Disagree – 0%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 27.8%
The Library staff guide me to the resources I can use.
- Strongly Agree – 61.1%
- Agree – 25.9%
- Disagree – 3.7%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 9.3%
I am generally satisfied with the services, resources, and support provided by the Library.
- Strongly Agree – 64.8%
- Agree – 33.3%
- Disagree – 1.9%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 0%
Leeward Faculty/Staff
27 responses from faculty and staff. Each response is 3.7% of the total.
| Pearl City campus | |
| Waiʻanae Moku campus | |
| Online |
The Library's Physical Space
I am generally satisfied with the Library's hours.
- Strongly Agree – 48.1%
- Agree – 44.4%
- Disagree – 0%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 7.4%
I visit the Library:
- 4+ times a week – 0%
- 1-3 times a week – 33.3%
- 1-2 times a month – 48.1%
- Almost never – 18.5%
I feel comfortable in the Learning Commons – 1st floor.
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Strongly Agree– 48.1%
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Agree– 25.9%
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Disagree– 3.7%
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Strongly Disagree– 0%
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Not Applicable– 22.2%
I feel comfortable in the Library – 2nd floor.
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Strongly Agree– 59.3%
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Agree– 29.6%
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Disagree– 0%
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Strongly Disagree– 0%
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Not Applicable– 11.1%
The environment (spaces, noise, lighting) on this floor is conducive to my students' learning: Learning Commons – 1st floor.
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Strongly Agree– 29.6%
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Agree– 44.4%
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Disagree– 3.7%
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Strongly Disagree– 0%
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Not Applicable– 22.2%
The environment (spaces, noise, lighting) on this floor is conducive to my students' learning: Library – 2nd floor.
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Strongly Agree– 51.9%
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Agree– 33.3%
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Disagree– 0%
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Strongly Disagree– 0%
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Not Applicable– 14.8%
Utilizing the Library's Services & Resources
| Borrowing books and other materials | |
| Managing my textbooks, i.e., Course Reserves books | |
| Computers/laptops/iPads | |
| Photocopying/printing | |
| Meeting and collaborating with librarians | |
| Meeting students | |
| Not applicable | |
| Meeting with others*Entered by a respondent | |
| Tracking down people I need to see/speak to*Entered by a respondent | |
| Class sessions with librarians*Entered by a respondent | |
| Doing online research for articles that I write*Entered by a respondent | |
| Reading in a quiet place*Entered by a respondent | |
| Setting up ceramic display in the show case*Entered by a respondent |
I usually find enough books to meet my class needs.
- Strongly Agree – 11.1%
- Agree – 40.7%
- Disagree – 3.7%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 44.4%
The computer resources in the Library contribute to my students' success at the College.
- Strongly Agree – 37.0%
- Agree – 44.4%
- Disagree – 0%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 18.5%
The Library website is useful.
- Strongly Agree – 48.1%
- Agree – 44.4%
- Disagree – 7.4%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 0%
I get enough articles from the Library's research databases to meet my course (teaching) needs.
- Strongly Agree – 29.6%
- Agree – 29.6%
- Disagree – 0%
- Strongly Disagree – 7.4%
- Not Applicable – 33.3%
The library's instruction sessions have increased my students' ability to do research and use library resources.
- Strongly Agree – 33.3%
- Agree – 22.2%
- Disagree – 0%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 44.4%
The Library staff guide me to the resources I can use.
- Strongly Agree – 63.0%
- Agree – 25.9%
- Disagree – 0%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 11.1%
I am generally satisfied with the services, resources, and support provided by the Library.
- Strongly Agree – 66.7%
- Agree – 29.6%
- Disagree – 3.7%
- Strongly Disagree – 0%
- Not Applicable – 0%
Answers marked with an asterisk (*) were entered as an "Other" answer by a survey respondent, for those questions that offered that option.
Comments
What programs, events, or workshops would you like to see at the Leeward CC Library?
43 responses
- I would like to see a workshop on proper care and basic maintenance of books.
- workshops like how to keep quiet on 2nd floor study area
- Theme days, like Lord of the Rings day, Star Wars day, Harry Potter day, maybe even books from courses that are required reading.
- Presentation about 4year university and scholarships.
- Coloring book sessions, more speaker sessions
- More events/activities of any kind at Waianae Campus
- How to best utilize the giant list of online databases for specific courses or topics. Ex: eraf, kanopy, etc. The workshops I attended focused on Academic Search Complete and Ebsco Host. But it took me time on my own to learn about the other databases that are available.
- More options for students who work full time during the day i.e. extended hours, advisors who are available, tutoring, etc.
- Over the course of my two years at LCC I haven’t heard about or experienced a library tour. Only during freshmen orientation was I told about the library and it’s resources. We did not have a chance to enter the library during orientation so I think a tour for new incoming students would be beneficial.
- Computer
- Fashion
- Financial aid help
- Perhaps host workshops teaching patrons about important Hawaiian/Pacific resources (e.g., databases, websites, specialized bibliographies, etc.).
- Book sales
- Continued college success oriented and Native Hawaiian presentations.
- Instructional sessions like a research quest or a "how to use the databases" offered several times a semester. I would love my DE students to have the opportunity to attend this type of session.
- Hawaiian, research, genealogy
- not really a program, per se, but instructional videos on the website about how to use the various resources
- Waianae High School actually hosts reading nights where the students will act out the book of the month. Before they do this the event offers small snacks, activities, and has books for us to take home. Something like this would be awesome and possibly intrigue the younger generation to read books more.
- I would like that the library have more variety in books genres.
- Computer skills class
- More student involved events
- Movie nights
- more events
- Research workshops
- More Kanopy
- Maybe, one workshop on academic college culture for incoming freshman since Student Life does a great job in orientation, but many students still think not doing work can be made up at the end of the semester.
- More tech classes how tos and support
- I liked on the "Library Week" when there was an ebook we could borrow. Maybe the library could offer a book club for students? Engage students in active discussions with books and how it relates to themselves, community, society, etc.
- Cultural lectures about different cultures, Native Hawaiian, Filipino, etc.
- more explanations of resources besides books
- Book club for students
- Writing workshos
- Additional resources, displays, and activities to celebrate more events and people (national, local, cultural, global, multicultural) in ways that encourage students to interact with each other.
- None, not sure, or not applicable (9)
What do you like best about the Leeward CC Library?
61 responses
- It is the best place to study and do homework in.
- The friendly atmosphere.
- Everything
- that you can bring light snack and beverages
- The availability of computers, the group study rooms, and also the newspaper and magazines. I also like the changing books and themes as I walk in, the glass cases are always full of interesting things.
- Quiet
- The computer/scanner/copier/printer resources are essential tools for many classes. And the library staff are friendly and helpful.
- Writing Center
- The displays in the the entrance of the library
- Great place to study
- All the online resources available
- I like how the environment isn't too noisy since I am able to focus on my work.
- The hours and the computers available for me to do my online courses with no interruption. At the public library, online usage is extremely limited.
- I like that the library is a great environment to study in because it is not too loud. I also like that the library is not overly crowded.
- Hawaiian Culture Resources
- I feel comfortable location.
- The staff are nice and genuine
- Writing Center
- Quiet place to study and work.
- Convienient
- I like the AC and study desks.
- Using computers
- friendly and helpful staff
- It would be nice to have small library at Waianae campus
- Open access, those who work there
- The librarians
- Study space
- It is a quiet place for me to study.
- Location
- data base research and ebooks
- the collection, and the study spaces on the 2nd floor
- I love the atmosphere. Library have always made me feel at home and Leeward CC does exactly that. I like that what ever I need to get done for school can be done in the library (studying, research, printing, etc.)
- The librarian helps you.
- How much space there is and how quiet it is.
- Its central location on campus, friendly staff and computer facilities
- The environment is very comfortable
- Friendly environment
- Good librarians
- Study room
- Study rooms and laptop borrowing
- It's the perfect study area for me.
- The friendly staff
- Ease of working with librarians, scheduling class sessions
- I like the various study areas on the second floor.
- A/c
- The staff
- Air conditioning!!!
- It seems a friendly place.
- Everything for student's academic success is located in one area. Also there so many great resources in there.
- Flipster magazines free online.
- the people
- The helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable library staff
- Best place to Study
- friendly staff
- Quietness
- Friendly staff :)
- The atmosphere.
- Quietness to do my research (2nd floor); catching up on my reading (magazines); entry door displays; Hawaiian/Pacific section; KimoBean; available resources; bestseller novels; popular DVDs available for viewing.
- Hours, numerous offerings to students such as resources, computers, study areas, free books, coffee
- Service-oriented. Many practical services, events, displays, flyers, activities to help students be engaged and interested and to help them grow increasingly more knowledgeable about how to use all the available resources.
- The staff and environment created for our learners
What can be improved at the Leeward CC Library?
50 responses
- The ceiling leaks when it rains hard.
- longer open hours during the weekdays
- I have no recommendations to improve, it’s a great library.
- Increasing the number of computers available with sufficient desk space to study would be a great improvement. The computers on the first floor meet that need, but are often far too few throughout the day to meet student needs. Since library space is limited, having a separate computer study lab that offers sufficient desk space would be a very useful during peak hours. Or making another study room available on campus, and increasing the first floor computer and desk capacity would be another way to help.
- An increase in hour/days of availability would be the next big helpful improvement for many students. Weekend availability would be great.
- More computer and study area.
- The signs can be bigger, makes them easier to read from afar
- More table spaces (with ability to plug in laptop) to study
- N/a in Pearl City; however, more historical, cultural or achival break out sessions, events or activites at Waianae Campus would be useful
- I think LCC's library should be open on the weekends. I like coming here to do homework or study and wish I could come here on the weekends to do so.
- The temperature is always very cold for me. UHWO's library air conditioning is comfortable compared to LCC's.
- Extend hours, free printing for all students
- Overall the library is great, along with the helpful staff. If there could be any improvements I think it would just be to add a library tour for new students.
- Notification before books are due, rather than the day after.
- More computers upstairs would be helpful.
- Come to the library and read more books
- Possibly more organization.
- Allow Hawaiian/Pacific texts to be loaned out for longer than two weeks. Also, and I realize this is complicated, see if it is possible to allow for Leeward CC faculty to have access to online journals and/or digital libraries such as JSTOR and Project Muse. Lack of journals limits instructors' abilities to keep up to date in their disciplines and to conduct research (yes, some of still do research).
- More study options
- Have book fairs
- The roof leaks like a sieve. Hint hint.
- Short "how to" instructional videos on the website to replace some of the text-based explanations.
- More activities
- More books
- Possibly open on weekends during midterm/finals week
- Increased Electronic Journal Access
- More access to resources like uh manoa
- Textbooks
- more desktop computers available
- Having more group study areas.
- Access to the elevator for people who find it hard to walk up or down the stairs.
- Room reservations 2 people for appropriate use only
- Nothing much; it's really MUCH better than it used to be.
- More tech support
- The fines are exorbitant. That's why I no longer go to the LCC library. I paid >$8!
- I know this is not in your control, but the size of the library could improve. I think for the amount of students we service, the library should be bigger. Other CC campuses have larger libraries and I think LeeCC should get one too.
- student outreach
- There could be a broader, more current selection of ESL graded readers and other texts appropriate for adult ESL students.
- WIDENING the Door Entrances to get to the 2nd and 3rd floor
- It’s great!
- Can't think of anything right now. It's been such an improvement since I've been here.
- Saturday hours? Staffing and funding are critical factors for that
- More desks and computers. Thank you for providing the rare elevator for ADA compliance! It's difficult to efficiently and quickly get around this campus if you're in a wheelchair.
- Night hours for night students
- None, not sure, or not applicable (7)
Revised July 17, 2018