A matter of timing: Analyzing and adjusting library hours to suit students. Issue 2 (3rd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Migdalski, Alyssa; Moreau, Emrys
• Is Part Of: Journal of access services. Volume 18:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 91
• Page End: 100
• Publication Date: 2021-04-03
• Subjects: Academic libraries -- hours of operation -- library users -- medical libraries -- user surveys; Libraries -- Periodicals; Documentation -- Periodicals; Library science -- Periodicals; 025
• DOI: 10.1080/15367967.2021.1911660
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1536-7967

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this article is to describe an operating hours study conducted via survey at the Schusterman Library, a small academic library located at a branch campus of the University of Oklahoma. Survey responses indicated that although a small majority of library users were satisfied with the hours, there was also a strong desire for increased library access on weekends. As a result of this survey, Schusterman Library administration decided to reallocate five hours from weekday evenings to Saturday mornings. This change in operating hours was evaluated with a follow up survey and an analysis of gate count data.