Library assessment is a tool that helps Zahnow Library define goals. We collect data in order to assess, evaluate and improve Melvin J Zahnow Library’s services, resources, facilities and technology. Our library assessment is a dynamic process which incorporates the gathering of information and responding to user needs and wants. It is important to evaluate aspects of the library that can be changed and also be transparent in why user-centered changes are being made at our library.

Vacant, Research and Assessment Librarian (Committee Chair) Chair

Matt Buckley, Head of Research & Instruction Services 2016 - current

Catherine Curtis, Research and First Year Experience Librarian 2016 - current

Heather Hillaker, Cataloging Assistant I 2017 - current

Beth Johns, E-Resources Librarian 2016 - current

Sharon Reff, Circulation/Media Services Assistant 2017 - current

Michelle Strasz, Research and Online Course Support Librarian 2016 - current

The Student Satisfaction Survey was distributed to all SVSU students enrolled in classes during the 2022 fall semester. The purpose of this assessment is to determine student satisfaction with Research, Access & User, and Technical services. The data from this study will be used to continue, improve, update, or implement programs and services. The student response rate was 405 submissions.

The Faculty Survey was distributed to all SVSU faculty teaching during the 2020-2021 fiscal school year. The purpose of this assessment is to determine the best ways to communicate with faculty members, best practices for liaison work, and opinions of the collections from their students perspective. The faculty response rate was 46% with a total of 125 respondents.