2010 Student Survey Results

During weeks 6 and 7 Library on the Lexington campus conducted their 6^th annual survey of the student body to determine how well student needs are being met by the library. 326 students took a few minutes to provide the library with feedback and thoughts on ways to improve service.

According to this year’s survey results, 99% of students rated the library as "Good" or "Excellent" overall. The following areas were also rated very highly by student participants in the survey:

• 95% of respondents reported that the online library catalog provides clear and useful information.
• 100% of respondents said that the library's website provides them with useful information.
• 94% of respondents rated the quality of service provided by library personnel as "Usually helpful" or "Always helpful."
• 99% of respondents reported that the library "Usually" or "Always" provides a welcoming environment in which they are comfortable asking for assistance.
• 98% of respondents reported that the library is "Mostly adequate" or "Usually adequate" for meeting their research and information needs.

As well as ranking the library and its services, survey participants were invited to comment on their library experiences. Students added over 600 comments to their survey forms, emphasizing their opinions of the library:

• everyone always seems happy to be there - even if I'm not.
• Anytime there are problems w/computers or finding materials they are great!
• great help! - wonderful, clean, organized environment
• I like the library a lot. The people are really helpful to help me find the resources I need to get my research papers done
• They have never let me down.
• it's nice to know there is a database with the info I need organized somewhere

We appreciate each student that participated in the survey. During the upcoming year, constructive comments for improvement will be studied, with emphasis placed on:

1. Maintaining a studious, welcoming atmosphere.
2. Continuing to develop current, pertinent collections of both print and electronic resources.

Even though the survey is over, we always want to hear from the Sullivan community -- feel free to share your comments with the library by sending us an email at liblex@sullivan.edu.

Anybody Hungry for Chinese Food?

The most recent edition of the journal Flavor and Fortune has a list of the 100 Best Chinese Restaurants in the United States. Lo and behold, two of these restaurants are in the great state of Kentucky.

Without further adieu, the winners from Kentucky are:

8 China at 1850 Hurstbourne Parkway in Louisville
August Moon at 1550 Lowes Drive in Murray

To find out more information about the other winners look at pages 23-24 of the Summer issue of Flavor and Fortune. Just ask for it at the desk, and one of the librarians will be happy to let you read it.

By the way, the Sullivan University Library and Learning Resource Center also has some terrific books on the subject of Chinese (and Asian for that matter) cooking. Here are just a few of the titles that can be found in the library. Please don't hesitate to ask one of the librarians if you need help finding any of these titles.

Asian Dumplings by Andrea Nguyen; 641.595 N576a
Chinese Cooking by Belinda Hulin and Kian Lam Kho; 641.5951 H912c
The Complete Asian Cooking Companion by Vicki Liley; 641.595 L728c
Haute Chinese Cuisine from the Kitchen of Wakiya by Yuji Wakiya; 641.5951 W149h
Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking by Eillen Yin-Fei Lo; 641.5951 L795m

Happy cooking and eating from your Sullivan Library and Learning Resource Center!

Annual Library Survey

Please take a few minutes over the next two weeks, May 3rd through 14th, to complete a library survey. In addition to questions about the library, this year’s survey includes questions about the Tutoring Center and Career Services. Surveys can be completed either online or stop by the library for a form. By completing the survey, you become eligible to win a $25.00 bookstore gift certificate.

Thank you for your help in improving your library!