2018 University Library Undergraduate Student Survey

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Published March 2019

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2018 Ithaka S+R Undergraduate Student Survey at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2018 Ithaka S+R Undergraduate Student Survey at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Students use the libraries

  • 97% – Have visited a campus library
  • 62% – Visit weekly or more
  • 40% – Attended a library session
  • 42% – Said they prefer studying/working in a campus library more than in other types of buildings
  • 52% – Agreed or strongly agreed to the statement "When I am in a campus library building, I feel that I belong"
Infographic showing how students use the libraries.

Students most appreciate the libraries for their:

  • Study Space
  • Resources
  • Level of Safety
  • Internet Access
Infographic showing what students most appreciate the libraries for.

Students gain valuable skills

Students who attend library instruction sessions or consult with a subject librarian:

  • Develop their research skills to find and use academic information
  • Are more confident in their ability to use information ethically
  • Are more confident in their ability to submit grant proposals or other funding requests
Infographic showing what valuable skills students gain at the libraries.

More information available at go.library.illinois.edu/undergrad

More info available at go.library.illinois.edu/undergrad

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