The document discusses a call for quiet study spaces at the Carlson Science & Engineering Library, prompted by a survey indicating that 65% of students prioritize quietness for studying. A working group, including Marylou Biedenbach, Sarada George, Trina Lowery, and Lindsey Rae, was formed to analyze student feedback and improve the study environment. The group collected nearly 300 responses and plans to implement changes to enhance quiet study areas in 2016.

1. SHHH!!
LINDSEY RAE
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING OUTREACH LIBRARIAN
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
RCL/RIT STAFF CONFERENCE, 2016

2. SHHH!!
A CALL FOR QUIET STUDY

3. SHHH!!
QUIET STUDY WORKING GROUP
MARYLOU BIEDENBACH, SARADA GEORGE,
TRINA LOWERY, LINDSEY RAE

4. RESEARCH SHOWS
students need and want quiet spaces to study.

5. WE ASSEMBLED A TEAM
to learn about quiet study in Carlson Science & Engineering Library.

6. WE ASKED.
They answered. Nearly 300 survey responses in 3 days!

7. 65% OF STUDENTS SAID QUIET
was the most important reason they chose their spot to study.

8. PROMOTING QUIET WAS THE #3
most often suggested way to improve the quiet study floor.

9. TOOLS FOR SUCCESS.
Identifying what worked so we can intentionally do it again!

10. CHANGE IS COMING.
Stay tuned for more in 2016!

11. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
Email LRAE@LIBRARY.ROCHESTER.EDU for survey methods & data.

12. THANK YOU!

13. IMAGES
CC0, Public Domain, Pixabay.