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Study Preferences of STEM Students: Results & Recommendations

Asssessment in Action: Library Use on the Knox College Campus

Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Results indicate preferences for a variety of study spaces to accommodate quiet, communal, and collaborative study for individuals and groups.

 

 

We visualize a renovated science library equipped with the following features:

 

Quiet Study

• Variety of noise zones
• Spacious surfaces for 1-2 people
• Individual study rooms
 
Social Study
• Mixture of soft & serious seating
• Reconfigurable furniture
• Group study rooms
 
Resources
• Course reserves
• Research materials
• Access to technology
• Food and drink access

Space

• Open feeling
• Windows, natural light, and task lamps
• Compact shelving to maximize study space
• 24/7 access 
 
 

 

Results: Behaviors and Preferences

Results

Results

Results

Results

Results