This was a project for my LI811 class, we conducted an intensive community assessment of the undergraduate population at the University of Colorado at Boulder. We used focus groups, surveys, existing data, and observational study to gather a comprehensive picture of undergraduate library usage and needs.

1. Undergraduate Use and Expectations of the Libraries at CU-Boulder

8. Orientation Survey Questions 1) When you’ve needed to do research for a homework assignment, where do you typically begin? 2) Have you used your high school or public library for research? 3)What would be the best way for the Libraries to tell you about our events, products, and services that can help you succeed at CU?

13. Library Technology

14. Library Technology

15. Library Technology

16. Library As Place

17. First Focus Group “ Enthusiastic Analogs”

19. Second Focus Group Not enough “consensus” to postulate a segment, but some notable points made:

21. Library Observation Two Thirds of students observed were using computers – either personal laptop or desktop computer lab