Architecture Studies http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/ Announces new materials and events in the ASL. Announcements and feature information from the ASL Librarian. en Copyright 2009 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:06:47 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Describing the ASL Experience In the 2009 fall survey, the question was which of 24 keywords would you say describe your experiences in the Architecture Studies Library.

Here are the results!!

79 of you selected the word "learning."
68 -- comfortable
61 -- focus
55 -- relaxing
49 -- discovery
48 -- working alone
46 -- working collaboratively
43 -- inspiration
42 -- socializing
39 -- accomplishment
37 -- success
33 -- creation
30 -- quick stop
27 -- sharing

The other 10 words were selected 20 times or less

There were a total of 112 people responding. The average number of words selected was 6. The range in the number of words selected was 1-19.

All words on the list were chosen at least once. The word least chosen: "waiting." This word was selected by one person!

Thank you so much for participating in the survey. And as always your comments and suggestions are welcome!

]]> http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2009/09/describing-the-asl.html http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2009/09/describing-the-asl.html Architecture Studies Library Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:06:47 -0800 Library survey responses Architecture Studies Library patrons were generous with their time during the recent LibQual survey. 111 responses were received! This was the highest number of any of the library branches (though not for Lied Library patrons of course!).

The survey will actually stay open for a few more days -- until March 26 -- for anyone that hasn't yet taken it and would like to get their input included in the responses. Once it is closed you will be hearing more information about the feedback that has been given. In all, the Libraries have gotten 1267 responses. Thank you!!

The link to LibQual is http://survey.libqual.org/index.cfm?ID=705553

Reminder: We will be giving a $5 gift coupon to the Book N Bean to thank 50 randomly chosen survey takers. (E-mails go into a pool quite separate from survey responses. Survey responses are anonymous!)

]]> http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2009/03/library-survey-responses.html http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2009/03/library-survey-responses.html Architecture Studies Library Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:06:27 -0800 Focusing on Details! Just behind our ongoing and frequently changing New Books Display, we have a temporary display of books which provide you with details, an often requested and searched for type of resource.

Items in the display include the venerable Architectural Graphics Standards but also new series such as GA Detail (on specific buildings), Detail Practice (details relating to materials and products), and Detail in Building (building components, such as soft canopies).

Let us know what you think about this type of focused book display!

]]> http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2008/10/focusing-on-details.html http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2008/10/focusing-on-details.html Architecture Studies Library Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:16:50 -0800 Feedback on computer login time improvement Thanks to those who took the time to give us some feedback on our improved computer login times. It is thanks -- at least in part -- to the persistence of certain students in the SOA that this issue was addressed.

Feedback ranged from "it's about time" to "very helpful" to "it is faster but still slow."

The flipchart-on-an-easel is a new method of soliciting input in the ASL. It has been used to good effect in other libraries, so I thought we'd try it here! This was the first question to have been posed "Have you noticed how much faster our computer logins are?" We will be posting another question in about a week. Meanwhile if you didn't get a chance to comment while the question was up, you can add your remarks here on the blog.

]]> http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2008/10/feedback-on-computer-login-tim.html http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2008/10/feedback-on-computer-login-tim.html Architecture Studies Library Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:44:47 -0800 Library survey: library experience; information skills Thanks to all who completed the survey at the all-school meeting at the beginning of the semester! I thought you might be interested in what others had to say.

In answer to the question "How would you see the Architecture Studies Library becoming more of an "experience"? here are some of the ideas that were contributed.

*explore hands-on experiences
*host events on new technologies in the architecture/landscape/interiors fields
*consider online presence in e.g. Second Life
*invite companies to display sustainable products
*schedule "movie nights"
*exhibits to help convey what architecture is all about, the combination of art and science, the aesthetic elements
*experience different types of information

In answer to the question "What skill relating to information do you feel is the most important for you to learn this year?" here are some of the replies.

*how to get to needed information more quickly
*research
*more on 2010 initiative
*how to quickly find environmentally friendly materials
*how to properly search web using search engines
*know how to look for research materials without wasting too much time
*finding resources which are directly related to each subject
*finding case studies

I am sensing that efficient searching is a high priority!!

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