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Client satisfaction survey 2013 results

You told us, we listened and we are making improvements

Full survey data report (PDF, 374 pages, 2.79 MB)


We thank all 2951 Library clients who responded to the survey. The survey is one way that helps identify what services and resources are most important to our clients and identifying priority areas for improvement. Our overall score in the survey was 77%.

Top 10 services identified as most important to you

  1. access to online resources (e.g. eJournals, databases, eBooks) to meet learning and research needs
  2. off-campus access to Library resources and services
  3. Library staff provide accurate answers to enquiries
  4. wireless access in the Library
  5. the Library catalogue is easy to use
  6. items you are looking for on the Library shelves are usually there
  7. Library staff are approachable and helpfu
  8. the Library website is easy to use
  9. Library staff are readily available to assist
  10. you are treated fairly and without discrimination by Library staff

What you think we do best

  • Library staff: provide accurate answers, are approachable, helpful and readily available to assist
  • off-campus access to Library resources and services are available
  • online resources (e.g. eJournals, databases, eBooks) are available to meet your learning and research needs
  • the Library website is easy to use

Where you saw the need for improvement

  • quiet and group study spaces
  • computer availabilty
  • items you are looking for are on the shelves
  • printing, scanning and photocopying facilities
  • opening hours
  • wireless access
  • facilities to use laptops
  • ease of use of the Library catalogue

What we are doing now

We have established a number of projects to address improvements in the identified areas.

If you have any queries about the survey or results please contact:
Person Director, Division Services

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