Knox College, Galesburg, IL
Our research gained insight into the study habits of Knox students enrolled in STEM courses especially in regard to use of the campus libraries. Using mixed methods research, results indicate preferences for a variety of study spaces to accommodate quiet, communal, and collaborative study for individuals and groups. The data allows us to assess both the niche that the current science branch library fills and the future requirements a renovated facility must have to encourage and sustain student success. [ AiA project report ]
Anne Giffey (Team Lead)
Assistant Librarian - Public Services
Ryan Lynch
Assistant Librarian - Instructional Services
Leah Adams-Curtis
Director Academic Assessment
Helen Hoyt
Assistant Professor Chemistry
Jeff Douglas
Library Director
This project is part of the program “Assessment in Action: Academic Libraries and Student Success” which is undertaken by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) in partnership with the Association for Institutional Research and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. The program, a cornerstone of ACRL's Value of Academic Libraries initiative, is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. (project report)
