Extending the

Hamline Library
Hours:
A Feasibility Study
ENG 1800
Cosette Liu

Overview

Introduction

Criteria

Methods

Research Results

Conclusions

Recommendations

Introduction

Researched the feasibility of extending the Hamline Library hours.

Researched the need of Hamline Library hours:

o Students interests
o Possibility
o Impacts on students future success

Introduction

Determined positive relationship between library usage and academic

achievements.

Developed a questionnaire to determine students supports and

interests.

Analyzed and evaluated the results.

Criteria for Feasibility

Are there any student willing to stay overnight in the library?

Are there any problem with off-campus library access?

Would the extension offer students more flexible schedule to study?

Would the extension help students reach academic success?

Methods

Researched on library employments.

Researched the students study engagements.

Developed a questionnaire to determine students supports and

interests.

Analyzed and evaluated the results.

Problems

Library hour is too short for commuters to manage their time.

42% of students had problems access to off-campus library service.

Do not have high speed internet to access the off-campus library

service.

Need to use computer lab after library closed.

Primary Research
Have you ever had problem with the off-campus library access?

Primary Research
Which one is the most used library service?

Primary Research
Do you think Hamline should have the library hours extended?

Conclusions
Strong desire of students interests.
No need for professional librarians after hours.
As long as students willing to cover the late-night shift.

Recommendations

More researches on Hamline University facility costs recommended

Extend the library hours from 15 hours per day to 20 hours per day.

Increase more job opportunities for students to avoid more costs on

professional librarians.

More salary for late-night shift.