Abstract:
In an effort to ascertain the library needs of resident graduate students at a marine field station, a mailed survey and a focus group gathered student input. Respondents rated the current collection and services and identified areas needing improvement. A plan of action to improve services has been developed.
Description:
1. Introduction p.1
2. A Brief History of the Guin Library p.2
3. Literature Review p.5
4. Data Collected at the Hatfield Marine Science Center p.9
5. OSU Data on Graduate Students and Libraries p.19
6. The Survey p.20
7. The Focus Group p.30
8. What I Would Do Differently p.32
9. Conclusion p.33
10. Works Cited p.34