1. Senior that lives off Campus
Living off Campus do you have any problems with the libraries?
Yeah I usually go at night since I work during the day and it is always closing when I get there.
What can the University do to change this?
Extend the hours
How do you try to avoid this problem?
I try and study at home when my roommates aren't home.
Is this working for you?
Yes so far my grades are good this semester.
2. Student who owns a car
How is it for when you go to the libraries?
I try and drive to the public library but when I go I feel like its always busy.
How is it when you go?
I like to get a room and all the rooms are always busy.
Why do you think the University can't have more rooms?
There isn't enough space to build more rooms.
What can they do to fix this?
Use another building on campus for library space.
3. Freshman Business Student
How is your time when you go to the library?
Most of the time I go during the day but it still is tough to get space especially during finals week.
Do you go a lot?
I try and work in my dorm but when my roommate is there I go to the library so probably 3 or 4 times a week.
Why don't you use the libraries at your dorm?
They are always extremely busy and sometimes they are used for different reasons.
How can the University fix this?
Use other space on campus for libraries.
Summary:
Overall I found out that the people who want changes are willing to cooperate and just other buildings on campus that are unneeded and change them into library space. Also the main problems from all 3 of these people was that the libraries are never open late night and they are always packed. The 3 different people all had different characteristics which makes these results more significant.
Hey Nick, I really like how you used those people to collect information about how you can go about changing the current library system at UF. I think that these people gave you very good opportunity to advance on the current idea and make it stronger. Hopefully you can put this into place.
ReplyDeleteHey Nick, I fully agree with you, University of Florida does not have enough study spaces for the capacity of students that use them. I go to the library several times a week and I could relate to each of the characteristics your interviewees mentioned like the study rooms always being packed, inconvenient hours, and always having to explore new study spaces on campus due to the overcrowding.
ReplyDeleteHi Nick, I can relate to the lack of room as all of your interviewees have stated. I also don't quite like the libraries, but of course need them to do work. They can be dull and unproductive for me. Sometimes I feel like I get less work done because of this. I think your idea to use another building would be useful in livening up the atmosphere of libraries. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteHey Nick. I think you did a great job with your interviews, and your questions definitely provided some useful input. It is important to find out what exactly your target audience thinks about the current situation. I know a lot of people who agree with the students that you interviewed, so I think this idea has a lot of potential. Good job.
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