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JOHN FISHER
COLLEGE
Lavery Library's Diversity Fest

Campaign Case Study
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COMM 472: Jessica D'Amico, Ali Short, Emily
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TABLE OF ST. JOHN FISHER
CONTENTS COLLEGE
I Executive Summary 3
II Situational Analysis 4
III Research 5-9
IV SWOT Analysis 10
V Target Audience 11
VI Objectives, Strategies and Tactics 12 - 15
VII Challenges and Opportunities 16
VII Results 17 - 20
IX Budget 21
X Timeline 22
XI Conclusion 23
XII Appendix A
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Executive Summary
Over the course of 13 weeks, we worked to engage students at St. John Fisher
College through an integrated campaign for our on-campus event, Diversity Fest.
Our goal was to increase students' perception of Lavery Library as a welcoming
place on campus to relax, study, and collaborate with others. In addition, we aimed
to represent Lavery Library as an institution that celebrates diversity and proudly
supports individuals of all backgrounds.
Our integrated campaign included a social media strategy and the execution of an
event hosted in the Library Walkway. We collaborated with three Affinity Groups on
campus to hold Diversity Fest, which had 77 attendees and featured a multi-table
display of literature from authors of diverse ethnicities.
We were able to decrease the percentage of students who do not feel welcome at
the library by 3.36% and raise the undergraduate population's collective association
of Lavery Library with DEI. Our event was successful in providing students with an
engaging opportunity to celebrate diversity, as well as helping establish Lavery
Library as a welcoming and inclusive place for all.
Situational Analysis 4
Diversity, equity, and inclusion support is crucial for every organization to

have at their core. In order to be a welcoming place for all, intentionality is
key. In doing so, changes may need to be made and more efforts may need
to begin.
At St. John Fisher College, Lavery Library was determined to do just that.
The library was eager to ensure that all students feel welcome and
supported when they walk through their doors.
After thorough research, we concluded hosting an event would be the best

way to attract students to visit Lavery Library and learn about all of the
diverse offerings they have. In doing so, students were also able to meet
and interact with some of the librarians. By collaborating with various
affinity clubs and utilizing their very own diverse literature resources,
Lavery Library was able to host an event that showcased their support to
ALL students.
Secondary Research 5
Before planning our campaign, we conducted extensive secondary research. This

involved identifying numerous secondary research sources, including case studies,
government data, scholarly research, think tank/nonprofit reports, trade
association research and media coverage from credible sources.
Key Findings:
A systematic approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to student
success and can promote student empowerment through a sense of belonging.
A study of diversity initiatives at liberal arts colleges found that more than 25%
of libraries reported no DEI efforts. In addition, while 94% of libraries in the
same study stated that their parent institutions prioritized diversity, only 32%
were able to show proof of a commitment to diversity.
Staffing, culture, collections, services and programming are 5 are areas in which
libraries can promote diversity.
Literature displays are the most popular type of diversity programming.
However, it is important that such displays are not a single presentation of
diversity and are part of a larger, more sustained and inventive diversity
initiative.
Primary Research 6
Campus Wide Student Survey
In order to design a campaign that would cater most to the clients' needs and at the same
time be the most effective, we needed to start with some baseline data. A survey with
various questions regarding attitudes towards the library was sent out to the entire
student body. With over 700 students participating in the survey, we received
tremendous insight that would impact the direction of our campaign. This pre-campaign
survey was crucial in future discussions that we then had with the client as we analyzed
the results and proposed different ideas.
We also were sure to include practical questions in the survey that would help the
logistics of our campaign. For example: "What type of social media do you use?" and "How
do you find out about things on campus?" were important feedback to take note of for
promotional reasons.
Primary Research 7
KEY FINDINGS: Campus Wide Student Survey
93.42% of students surveyed felt welcome in the

library.
The primary reason that students do not go to the
library is because they prefer to work elsewhere, with
only 3.36% (or 4 students) not visiting the library
because they do not feel welcome there.
41.25% (or 641) students find out about things on
93.42%
of students
campus through email. feel welcome
Most suggestions to make the library more inclusive in the library
were related to physical changes within the library
(i.e. more comfortable furniture), however, one
recurring non-physical suggestion to make the
library more welcoming and inclusive was to host
more events and activities in the library.
Primary Research 8
Focus Groups
After we received much quantitive data from our campus-wide survey, we also
thought it would be helpful to seek out qualitative data for this campaign. We did
this by hosting focus groups for students to participate in as they shared their
thoughts on the library and their DEI efforts. We hosted two different sessions of
focus groups on a week night with a total of 12 students who participated.
Main Takeaway: The focus groups indicated that students do not feel
unwelcome or excluded from the library. However, it was interesting to note
that most participants did not associate the library with DEI and merely saw
the library as a place to study. Therefore, this campaign presents an
opportunity to increase awareness of the library’s support of DEI among
students.
Common Themes: In regard to promoting DEI these ideas were discussed:

partnering with affinity clubs, creating some sort of book series that
highlights different cultural books and hosting some sort of diversity event.
Primary Research 9
KEY FINDINGS: Focus Groups
The library should get more

involved with organizations on
campus and look for some
collaborations with student
clubs.
More Insights:
Participants expressed that there should be more collaboration between
on-campus organizations overall; there are already a lot of events
happening on campus, the library just needs to get involved.
Free food and merch/prizes draw students to events.
Social media, word of mouth, posters and emails are how students hear
about campus events.
SWOT Analysis 10
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
As college students ourselves Limited amount of time was given
working on this campaign, it was to work on the campaign
easy to relate to our target audience Limited budget was provided to
and understand their needs & their work it
desires
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
April is "Celebrate Diversity Month" so Busy time of semester led to a lack
having our event during April was of motivation for students to attend
fitting event
We partnered with on-campus affinity Lack of literature intrest among
clubs to involve them in the event some students
We communicated with several on-
campus media outlets for promotion &
coverage
Target Audience 11
Our goal was to increase students' perception of Lavery Library as a

welcoming place on campus.
Primary Target Audience:

St. John Fisher College undergraduate students.
Key Messages:
Lavery Library is an institution that celebrates diversity and
proudly supports individuals of all backgrounds.
Lavery Library is a welcoming and inclusive place for all on

campus.
Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics 12
Objective One: To increase the number of undergraduate students at St. John

Fisher College who perceive Lavery Library as a welcoming place by 2% by April
14, 2022.
Rationale: 93.4% of survey respondents said they feel welcome at the Lavery
Library. The goal of this campaign is to increase this percentage by at least 2% so
that 95.4% (or more) of students feel that they are welcome at the library.
Strategy 1: Host Lavery Library’s first Diversity Fest in the library walkway featuring
on-campus affinity groups, free food and stickers, and interactive stations highlighting
different cultures’ contributions to literature.
Tactic 1: Contact different affinity groups on campus and ask for their participation in
the event.
Tactic 2: Contact librarians to pick out books for the different interactive stations /
tables for the event
Tactic 3: Create and purchase custom stickers for students to receive as incentive for
attending Diversity Fest
Strategy 2: To provide Lavery Library with a Diversity Fest toolkit that will act as a
guide for future events and will support their ongoing effort to be perceived as
welcoming to all.
Tactic 1: Create Diversity Fest logo
Tactic 2: Create key messaging that will be on all promotional assets

Tactic 3: Create color palette and font guidelines
Tactic 4: Create a detailed event description
Tactic 5: Create list of key contacts
Strategy 3: To create a literature scavenger hunt at the event to increase

interaction with books and to further publicly solidify Lavery Library’s support of
diversity and inclusion.
Tactic 1: Create a Google survey with 8 questions about the different pieces of literature on
display
Tactic 2: Create a QR code that takes participants to the online scavenger hunt and enters
them into a giveaway
Tactic 3: Incentivize people to participate with a $50 Crumbl Cookie gift card
Objective 2: To motivate at least 25 St. John Fisher College students to attend our
Diversity Fest on April 5th, 2022.
Rationale: Focus group participants expressed that they enjoy attending on-campus
events that are enticing, entertaining, and feature some kind of merchandise or free
food item. Also, they collectively regarded on-campus events to be highly effective at
raising awareness of certain causes or issues, as well as attracting large amounts of
campus attention. We acknowledged these benefits of holding an on-campus event
and thus wanted to hold one in Lavery Library’s name.
Strategy 1: Promote Lavery Library’s Diversity Fest on campus.
Tactic 1: Create a poster with the details of the event.

Tactic 2: Partner with the library to send out a campus-wide email about the event.
Tactic 3: Partner with affinity clubs to send out an email to their members about
the event
Strategy 2: Promote Lavery Library’s Diversity Fest on social media.
Tactic 1: Create social media graphics about the event.

Tactic 2: Partner with the library to share the content on their Instagram account.
Tactic 3: Partner with affinity clubs to share the content on their Instagram accounts.
Strategy 3: Provide students with an incentive to motivate them to come to Diversity

Fest.
Tactic 1: Provide free food for attendees at the event.

Tactic 2: Provide free laptop stickers for attendees at the event.
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Challenges & Opportunities
Challenge 1: Catering Expenses
At the beginning of our campaign, we planned to get food for the event from our on-campus
dining services. However, they proved to be too pricey for our budget. Instead, we decided to
purchase our own pre-packaged treats for the events from a local grocery store.
Challenge 2: Encouraging Engagement with Displays

Our team wanted to ensure that attendees would be inclined to engage with the books on
display at our event. So, we decided to create an incentive through the tactic of a "literature
scavenger hunt"; By searching through the display books for answers, attendees could submit
their completed literature scavenger hunts to be entered for the chance to win a $50 gift card.
Opportunity 1: Collaboration with Affinity Groups

We decided to invite the Black Student Union, the Asian Student Union, and the Latine Student Union
to be a part of our event and set up tables to promote their clubs to attendees. This mutually
benefitted them by providing them a platform to promote their clubs, and us by making our event
more interactive and on brand with our theme of DEI.
Opportunity 2: Utilization of Library Staff Expertise

Our event needed a focal point; a reason for it to be called "Diversity Fest" and a reason for it to
be tied to the Lavery Library. So, we reached out to the library's display specialist and asked if
she would collect some books from diverse authors that we could feature at the event. Our
multi-table displays drew everything together and were effective centerpieces for the event.
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Results
Objective One:
Increase the number of undergraduate students
at St. John Fisher College who perceive Lavery
Library to be a welcoming place by 2% by April 14,
2022.
We decreased the percentage of students who do

not feel welcome at Lavery Library by 1.36% more
than our objective!
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Results
Objective One:
3.36% decrease in the
percentage of undergraduate 84.80%
students at St. John Fisher of students feel Lavery
Library has become
College who do not feel more welcoming
welcome at Lavery Library.
84.80% of students feel Lavery Library has become a

more inclusive and welcoming environment this
semester.
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Results
Objective Two:

To motivate at least 25 St. John Fisher College

students to attend our Diversity Fest on April 5,
2022.
We exceeded our objective by more than

50 students, TRIPLING our objective!
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Results
Objective Two:

77 students attended the 77

first-annual Diversity Fest on students attended
Diversity Fest
April 5, 2022.
43 students completed the Literature Scavenger

Hunt and interacted with the diverse literature
displays.
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Budget
Lavery Library provided us
with a $200 budget. We used
almost all of it to implement
campaign elements that would
support making the library a
welcoming place for all.
22
Timeline
Conclusion 23
The Diversity Fest campaign was successful in raising awareness of Lavery Library’s
support of diversity. In our first objective, we sought to increase the number of
students who feel welcome in the library, and while we did not exceed our objective,
we did decrease the percentage of students who feel unwelcome by 3.36%.
We also set the objective to have 25 people attend our event, Diversity Fest. We
greatly exceeded our goal and ended up with over three times the amount of
attendees. Our campaign was able to reach the attention of attendees. People who
attended Diversity Fest saw our emails, Instagram posts, and also heard about the
event through word of mouth.
Also, due to our event’s partnership with the campus affinity groups (Black Student
Union and Asian Student Union), we were able to help these groups bring awareness
to their organizations. Also, our event was covered in St. John Fisher’s College News.
Through our Diversity Fest Campaign, we were able to successfully promote Lavery
Library’s support of Diversity. Diversity Fest was very successful and can continue to
be held annually in the upcoming years.
Appendix A: Primary Research Report
1. 93.42% of students surveyed felt welcome in the library.

a. This key finding is important because the goal of our campaign is to make
Lavery Library a more welcoming place for students of diverse
backgrounds. However, the survey indicates that the majority of students
already feel welcome in the library. Therefore, perhaps this campaign will
be an opportunity to help them feel more welcome in the library, instead of
a solution to students not feeling in the library welcome at all.
2. The primary reason that students do not go to the library is because they prefer
to work elsewhere, with only 3.36% (or 4 students) not visiting the library because
they do not feel welcome there.
a. This finding is important because, once again, it tells us that students
feeling unwelcome at the library is not a significant issue. In addition,
since the reason students do not visit the library is because they prefer to
work elsewhere, perhaps this campaign is an opportunity to better
communicate about the library’s unique resources and spaces in order to
position it as a more desirable destination.
3. 455 students surveyed indicated that the most common reason they go to the
library is for quiet.
a. Knowing that students value the quiet atmosphere the library has to offer
will be helpful in crafting the messaging of the campaign.
4. 41.25% (or 641) students find out about things on campus through email.
a. This information is important, as it is always critical to know the best
channels through which to reach your target audience.
5. Most suggestions to make the library more inclusive were related to physical
changes within the library (i.e. more comfortable furniture), however, one
recurring non-physical suggestion to make the library more welcoming and
inclusive was to host more events and activities in the library.
a. The non-physical suggestions that students made are important to note
because the physical renovation of the library is outside the scope of this
campaign. However, we can include some of the other suggestions
students had (i.e. hosting events, signage, etc.) in our campaign.
Appendix B: Secondary Research Report
1. Broughton, K. M. (2019). Belonging, Intentionality, and Study Space for

Minoritized and Privileged Students. Recasting the Narrative: The Proceedings of
the Association of College and Research Libraries 2019 Conference, 1–11.
Recasting the Narrative: The Proceedings of the ACRL 2019 Conference (ala.org)
a. Trade association research
b. Summary: This report detailed qualitative research, studying how
undergraduate students of different social identities interpret their
experiences in study spaces and what meaning they attribute to those
experiences. The majority of the students had studied in academic
libraries at some point in their careers but few participants talked about
the library being an important destination in and of itself. Many students
from racially or ethnically minoritized backgrounds reported wanting to be
in a space where they might, “see someone who looks like me”. Students
in the study also expressed that a sense of belonging in their study spaces
was critical to their success as a student. Positive relationships with
faculty and staff, friendships, involvement in extracurricular and
co-curricular activities and social acceptance have all been associated
with an improved sense of belonging.
c. Key Finding: The report from the Association of College and Research
Libraries 2019 Conference concluded that there is a need for academic
libraries to not only create a variety of spaces, but also help students find
the spaces that work for their specific needs.
2. Odede, I. (2012). Public Relations Activities in an Academic Library: The Role of

the Reference Librarian. International Journal of Library Science (1)2, 38-42.
Public Relations Activities in an Academic Library: The Roles of the Reference
Librarian (sapub.org)
a. Scholarly research
b. Summary: There is a need for increased public relations activities in
academic libraries. Public relations is a deliberate, planned and sustained
effort to establish and maintain mutual understanding between the library
and its users. This allows the library to put forth a coordinated effort,
conveying a positive image and promoting the availability of the library’s
materials, programs and services. Increasingly, libraries are utilizing social
media as a tool in their campaigns, as this allows libraries to engage in
two-way communication. Other public relations tools often utilized include
library signage, exhibitions, talks, bulletin boards and suggestion boxes.
c. Key Finding: Strategic public relations campaigns can help increase user
awareness, promote library growth and help achieve institutional
objectives.
3. Little Free Library & Exponent PR (2021). Little Free Library Promotes Equity and
Inclusion Through the Read in Color Program. PRSA. Little Free Library Promotes
Equity and Inclusion Through the Read in Color Program (prsa.org)
a. Case study
b. Summary: The Little Free Library won the Most Effective Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion Nonprofit Campaign Silver Anvil in 2021. Following the death
of George Floyd, there was an opportunity for Little Free Library to
stimulate empathy, understanding and inclusion through knowledge. The
execution of this campaign involved creating a visual identity that
epitomized the Read in Color mission, including a logo, graphics, GIFS and
bookmarks. The campaign also utilized video to ensure the program’s
objectives were clearly visible to the public. Finally, the campaign also
utilized a media relations strategy.
c. Key Finding: Little Free Library and Exponent PR used the ROSTIR model,
which included brand identity, video and media relations strategies, to
achieve their objectives of increasing awareness and encouraging people
to Read in Color, reaching over 391 million people and receiving 2,000
signatures.
4. Pelletier, K. (2019, April 29). DEI and Empowering Students. EDUCAUSE. DEI and
Empowering Students | EDUCAUSE
a. Nonprofit research
b. Summary: A systematic approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is
critical to student success and can promote student empowerment
through a sense of belonging. In order for students to develop a sense of
belonging within higher education institutions, it is critical that they feel
seen, heard and encouraged to think differently. A staff that reflects the
diversity of the student body can better understand the needs of
underrepresented students and help them feel seen. Creating a safe,
inclusive space for diverse viewpoints on campus promotes
self-expression and engagement and can help students feel heard. Lastly,
focusing on engagement and bringing different perspectives together to
solve problems can also help promote DEI and help students develop a
sense of belonging.
c. Key Finding: Institutions can help foster a sense of belonging among
students by intentionally cultivating and retaining a diverse workforce,
creating safe, inclusive spaces and encouraging engagement.
5. Knapp, C. (2007, January 1). 8 Lessons to Promote Diversity in Public Places.

Project for Public Spaces. 8 Lessons to Promote Diversity in Public Places
(pps.org)
a. Nonprofit research
b. Summary: The Project for Public Spaces conducted a major research
initiative known as "Placemaking in a Pluralistic World: Using Public
Spaces to Encourage and Celebrate Social Diversity.” The research found
that the most successful multicultural spaces provide safe, spatially
adequate territories for diverse groups within the larger space of the
overall site. In addition, people from diverse backgrounds should be
represented through familiar cultural symbols in the public space.
Educational and cultural activities that celebrate diverse cultures should
also be incorporated. Lastly, extensive and ongoing participation is needed
to ensure the success of the public space.
c. Key Finding: In order to promote inclusivity in public spaces, the site
should provide safe, adequate space, utilize familiar cultural symbols, host
educational and cultural activities and actively encourage participation.
6. Hommerová, D., ŠRédl, K., & Dbalá, K. (2020). Analysis of the Awareness and
Popularity of the Brand of a Selected Education and Research Library in the
Czech Republic: A Case Study. Information (Switzerland), 11(8), 1–20. Analysis of
the Awareness and Popularity of the Brand of a Selected Education and Research
Library in the Czech Republic: A Case Study
a. Case study
b. Summary: It is crucial for the library industry to establish marketing and
branding strategies in order to reach their target audiences and gain their
loyalty. In a culture that is completely oversaturated with information,
libraries need to have a firm identity in being a safe place for people to
seek out and research any information while still having a fresh and
modern take on it. Focusing specifically on libraries located in the Czech
Republic, the image of these libraries was inadequate. One of the
conclusions was although libraries are a well-known common institution,
there is an overall lack of interest to use libraries from people in the
communities mainly because they do not exactly know or understand
everything the libraries have to offer. An inviting environment with a clear
brand identity and promotional aspects will be what draw people back to
discovering the libraries.
c. Key Finding: Marketing and branding are the two most important factors
when trying to increase libraries’ awareness and popularity among
communities because even though it is a commonly known institution, the
use of their services and attendance say otherwise.
7. Cruz, A. M. (2019). Intentional integration of diversity ideals in academic libraries:

A literature review. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 45(3), 220–227.
Intentional integration of diversity ideals in academic libraries: A literature T
review
b. Summary: University libraries should have a collection of diverse materials
that showcase several different perspectives. Since universities are full of
diversity, to begin with, libraries should be reflecting that and taking on
that same posture in the community culture they create. A quote from this
article perfectly summed up a similar concern our client currently has and
that reads, “The culture and climate of a library can affect whether or not
staff and students feel welcomed, thus impacting libraries' ability to recruit
and retain a diverse workforce” (p. 222). The importance of intentionality
is evident throughout this article as many programs have been
implemented to promote diversity at academic libraries all over the
country and the same pattern needs to be instituted moving forward.
Steps in the right direction will stem from strategic assessments that will
differ from library to library, along with planning and implementation.
c. Key Finding: Clear initiatives and programs established by libraries in
hopes to further diversity and create for relating conversations will greatly
improve diversity outcomes in that community.
8. Wilson, J. L., Scott, G., & Stroble, R. L. (2021). Prioritizing Campus Diversity
Budgets: DEI Funding Has Mostly Survived the Post-Pandemic Cuts. Planning for
Higher Education, 49(4), 22+.
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holar&xid=c01fc181
b. Summary: There needs to be an established plan in place for budgeting
top priorities on college campuses, especially since the loses from the
pandemic. Managing a school’s income is more crucial than ever however
one of the main priorities across the board should be any DEI efforts the
institution is leading at that time. When talking about making a change on
a larger scale such as around a college campus, that “change” is going to
require the correct amount of money to be allocated to help fund and
support that endeavor. Ensuring DEI budgeting remains stable and secure
amidst any dramatic pandemic cuts will greatly impact all parties in higher
education as we progress forward. Several respondents to a survey issued
asking about budget cuts since the pandemic echoed that DEI efforts
were still being budgeted for and being made a priority among staff.
c. Key Finding: When you budget for something, you are putting value to it as
a non-negotiable aspect for your company to follow through with despite
any lack or loss that had come from and is still coming from the
pandemic.
9. Dixon-Fyle, S., Dolan, K., Hunt, V., & Prince, S. (2020, May 19). Diversity wins: How
inclusion matters. McKinsey & Company.
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-wi
ns-how-inclusion-matters
a. Think tank report
b. Summary: It takes systematic and business-led approaches to implement
diversity and inclusion actions that will make for a sustainable work
environment. Research showed that the greater the representation a
company has of diversity, the higher the likelihood for outperformance.
This went for both diversity in ethnicity and gender. Some steps toward
bold action for greater inclusion are: showcasing diverse talents, beyond
HR - leaders and management should be at the center of all DEI initiatives
and companies should be sure to promote openness to have
conversations and tackle any issues that may arise and need addressing.
Research shows that companies succeed and thrive more when diversity
and inclusion is taken seriously with strategic approaches toward greater
representation.
c. Key Finding: It is important for diversity and inclusion initiatives to
managed like any other business approach model and that is will
intentionality and research to back up the actions being taken.
10. Moreu, G., Isenberg, N., & Brauer, M. (2021). How to Promote Diversity and
Inclusion in Educational Settings: Behavior Change, Climate Surveys, and
Effective Pro-Diversity Initiatives. Frontiers in Education, 6, 1–10.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2021.668250/full10.
a. Scholarly Research
b. Summary: Research has found that it is likely more effective to promote
inclusive behaviors rather than actually try to change people’s attitudes
toward others whom are different than them. By doing so, there needs to
be specific factors identified followed up by the correct action to actually
see a change come through. Selecting not only a targeting audience but
also a target behvior will be key in promoting diversity and inclusion in an
effective manner. This research notes that when trying to improve diversity
and inclusion measures at the higher education level, climate surveys and
focus groups will crucial in getting baseline data and seeing how
conversations flow between peers recalling each others experiences.
Lastly, the importance of social norms messaging has become a more
recent method that is beneficial to use when trying to persuade or inform
people of any common behaviors.
c. Key Finding: When aiming to improve on diversity and inclusion initiatives,
a framework must be developed in order to increase promotion while
being backed by research to ensure that you are reaching the correct
audience in the most efficient manner possible for change and increase to
occur.
11. Gotsch, J., & Holliday , D. (n.d.). American Library Association. American Library
Association . Retrieved February 13, 2022, from
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reconfs/national/baltimore/papers/174.pdf 11.
b. Summary: A study conducted by the Dowling College found after realizing
that their library was being greatly underutilized. The library staff
hypothesized that the lack of library-goers correlated with the environment
of the library. A student study allowed experimentation leading to future
planning of library renovations. The researchers of this study wanted to
know what environments students perceive as helping them to achieve
success at studying. Several different aspects were examined to discover
what makes a productive library environment for students.
c. Key Finding: A lot can be gained from surveying and interviewing students
and similar to what we are doing for our project, Dowling College studied
their student body to gauge perspective on the library environment for
students.
12. Admin. (2011, December 19). Basic promotion guide. Tools, Publications &
Resources. Retrieved February 13, 2022, from
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a. Trade Association
b. Summary: This article acts as a guide to promoting libraries. To
successfully do this, a library needs to plan and implement an effective
promotional campaign. Many factors go into a promotional strategy, such
as determining your target audience and choosing methods of
communication. Strategies mentioned in the article are public relations
(newspaper and magazine articles, announcements on television and
radio programs, websites and web publicity), direct marketing (direct
mailings, mass emails and web marketing), personal contact
(word-of-mouth, telephone, letters and emails) and advertising (print ads,,
banners, flyers, bookmarks, posters, buttons and displays). With a
combination of all these techniques, a successful promotional strategy
can be created.
c. Key Finding: There are several ways to promote something successfully
and when promoting a library, you should figure out specific target
audiences and how you are going to effectively communicate with them.
13. Bertot, J. C., Real, B., & Jaeger, P. T. (2016). Public Libraries Building Digital
Inclusive Communities: Data and Findings from the 2013 Digital Inclusion Survey.
The Library Quarterly: Information, Community, Policy, 86(3), 270–289.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/26561675
b. Summary: This article presents and analyzes key findings from a Digital
Inclusion Survey, which is a national study of the ways public libraries can
promote digital inclusion in their communities. The survey questions
addressed the provision of various technologies, infrastructure,
educational efforts, and training offerings related to technology use. The
survey results demonstrate the ways in which public libraries prioritize
their roles in promoting digital inclusion and view digital inclusion efforts
as central to their missions to serve their communities.
c. Key Finding: Updated library technology can help create a more inclusive
environment full of diversity and opportunity.
14. Solorzano, D., Ceja, M., & Yosso, T. (2000). Critical Race Theory, Racial
Microaggressions, and Campus Racial Climate: The Experiences of African
American College Students. The Journal of Negro Education, 69(1/2), 60–73.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/2696265
a. Scholarly Article
b. Summary: Microaggressions are subtle, sometimes subconscious, insults
that can be aimed toward people of color. This article applies critical race
theory as a framework to provide an examination of racial
microaggressions and how they influence college students. The study
used focus group interview data from African American students at three
universities. This revealed that racial microaggressions exist in both
academic and social spaces in the college environment. The study shows
how African American students experience and respond to racial
microaggressions. It also demonstrates how racial microaggressions have
a negative impact on the campus racial climate.
c. Key Finding: Understanding racial microaggressions, specifically at
college campuses, gives us an understanding of how we can fight against
them to create a more welcoming library environment.
15. Denson, N., & Chang, M. J. (2009). Racial Diversity Matters: The Impact of
Diversity-Related Student Engagement and Institutional Context. American
Educational Research Journal, 46(2), 322–353.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/40284795
a. Scholarly Article
b. Summary: This study asked, “does a campus where students take greater
advantage of those diversity opportunities have independent positive
effects on students' learning?” The results suggested that benefits
associated with diversity may be more far-reaching than previously
documented. Not only do students benefit from engaging with racial
diversity through related knowledge or cross-racial interaction but also
from being enrolled on a campus where other students are more engaged
with those forms of diversity, irrespective of their own level of
engagement.
c. Key Finding: There are more benefits than even thought of before of
having a lot of diversity on college campuses.
16. U.S. Department of Education. (2016). Advancing diversity and inclusion in Higher
Education. U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved February 13, 2022, from
https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/advancing-diversity-inclusion.pdf
a. Government Data
b. Summary: Students report less discrimination and bias at institutions
where they perceive a stronger institutional commitment to diversity.
Institutions are encouraged to develop and facilitate programming to
increase the cultural competency of leadership, faculty, staff, and
students. Institutions are also encouraged to perform an assessment of
their campus climate related to diversity in order to identify areas for
improvement.
c. Key Finding: Research suggests that coupling diversity training with larger
initiatives, such as new student orientation or broader professional
development efforts for university employees, as opposed to holding
17. Cruz, A. M. (2019, March 15). Intentional integration of diversity ideals in

academic libraries: A literature review. The Journal of Academic Librarianship.
Retrieved February 14, 2022, from
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009913331830377X?casa_t
oken=5_RI6jkMOSwAAAAA%3AFFaQF7pQ4l3cBHbyH3bf_VMtIrfGwaJqRvgErxwe
YbcjpgAweDBCOb42JvENteaIREwvt3OVIdE
b. Summary: A well thought out diversity plan with goals, action items, and
assessment measures can help libraries define their vision of diversity and
lay out steps to achieve it. A diversity plan should be specific to each
institution and should take into account the makeup of the campus
population. Conducting an environmental scan prior to putting together a
diversity plan brings to light specific areas of concern within the library.
Not only can the data obtained from an environmental scan be used to
show what areas need improvement, they can also be used to measure
progress once formal diversity goals and action items are put into place in
a diversity plan.
c. Key Finding: To structure the plan, a three-tiered framework is suggested:
Broad strategic choices – i.e. “Our library will promote diversity in our
services and programming” can be broken down into more specific goals
– i.e. “Collaborate with campus partners to support diversity.” From there,
each goal should be supported with a mix of short-term and long-term
action items – i.e. “Partner with the Office for International Students to
host a library open house for new international students” - that can be
worked towards over the lifecycle of the plan.
Appendix C: Focus Group Report
Dates, times and locations of focus groups:
● Wednesday, February 23rd

● 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
● Lavery Library L315
Names of attendees:
6:30 p.m. focus group
1. Sarah Casale
2. Macgregor Winegard
3. Liv McGee-Smith
4. Riley Ellis
7:00 p.m. focus group
1. Chad Johnston
2. Kurt Schultz
3. Max Wright
4. Lily Forrester
5. Abby Achille
6. Katie Fiannaca
7. Nicole Conte
8. Maria Robinson
Key themes:
Much of the discussion centered around the physical library space and common
suggestions included updating the library and creating more study spaces. However,
common themes that emerged in regard to promoting DEI were: partnering with affinity
clubs, creating some sort of book series that highlights different cultural books and
hosting some sort of diversity event.
Key takeaways:
The focus groups indicated that students do not feel unwelcome or excluded from the
library. However, it was interesting to note that most participants did not associate the
library with DEI and merely saw the library as a place to study. Therefore, this campaign
presents an opportunity to increase awareness of the library’s support of DEI among
students.
Focus group questions:
Do you feel welcome at the library? Why or why not? Is there a specific instance that
comes to mind?
Yes. More specifically, most participants didn’t feel particularly welcome or unwelcome,
the library is simply a good place for students to get work done.
What do you go to the library for?
Studying, printing and doing homework.
What kind of content would you like to see the library post on their social media? Were
you aware that the library has social media?
Most participants were aware of the library’s social media presence and like when the
library highlights relevant and timely materials, such as books or movies. They would like
to see the library introduce more interactive and fun content, potentially highlighting
different study spaces, helping students get to know the librarians better and starting a
casual book club.
What St. John Fisher College pages do you follow on social media?
Primarily the dining hall, as well as CCAP and different on-campus clubs and
organizations.
What steps could you envision the library taking to promote DEI?
Partner with affinity clubs, such as BSU, LSU and ASU. Host a diversity book club and
highlight different diverse and cultural books. Hold discussions and host events and
speakers. Feature student artwork.
What words come to mind when you think of a welcoming place?
Cozy, warm, well-lit, colorful, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable.
If you could change one thing about the library, what would it be?
More study rooms. More booths and more comfortable seating (couches, pillows, etc.,
not just isolated desks and chairs). Updated furniture (however students expressed an
interest in maintaining the classic library/Hogwarts aesthetic instead of opting for a more
modern or futuristic aesthetic like other spaces on campus have done). Fireplace. Better
lighting. More fun decorations. More outlets. Better use of the bottom floor of the library.
Better use of entryway hallway.
What are your thoughts about the library working in collaboration with some of our
cultural clubs? (i.e. Black Student Union, Asian Student Union, Latino Student Union)
Any event ideas or ways that the library can show their support?
That would be a great way for the library to promote DEI. They could partner with clubs on
an event and also show their support by hosting club meetings at the library. In addition,
participants expressed that there should be more collaboration between on-campus
organizations overall; there are already a lot of events happening on campus, the library
just needs to get involved.
What draws you to go to a student event on campus / what do you want to take away
from the event?
Free food and merch/prizes.
How do you hear about student events?

Social media, word of mouth, posters and emails.
Appendix D: Tool Kit
Diversity Fest Toolkit

Created by Ali Short, Jessica D’Amico,
Emily Passmore, and Michaela Meleca
April 2022
Overview of event:
Diversity Fest is located outside of Lavery Library and includes a multi-table display
showcasing works from diverse authors. Paired with the displays is a literature
scavenger hunt that students may complete using a google form. As an incentive for
students participating in the scavenger hunt, raffling off a gift card is key in order to get
students to engage with the books. Accompanying the display tables, free sweet treats
and free laptop stickers may be passed out. Overall the event may be decorated with
colorful balloons and party decor to attract passing students. This event may take place
in April since April is Celebrate Diversity Month.
Logo:
Color palette:
#000000 #62380d #e1975b #ffd091 #ff0f39 #66c821
#ff7c03 #00abff #cb6ce6
Fonts:
● Orienta (on Canva)
Key contacts:
● Asian Student Union (ASU)
● Black Student Union (BSU)
● Latine Student Union (LSU)
Promotional Materials Needed:

● Posters
● Social Media Graphic
● Email for professors to send to students
Incentives
● Raffle off a giftcard
● Free food
● Free event merch
Appendix E: Media Coverage
College News
Events Calendar
Appendix F: Social Media
Content Calendar
LIBRARY
Date Copy (caption) Graphic
Come join us for Diversity Fest hosted by

Lavery Library on Tuesday, April 5th from
1 pm to 3 pm in the library vestibule. There
will be free laptop stickers, free food, and
other surprises. We can't wait to see you
3/29/22 there!! IG static post of our graphic
Library to send out a campus-wide email
3/29/22 about the event Pre-made email
4/4/22 no copy - just the graphic IG story of our graphic
Partner with the library to send out a
follow-up campus-wide email about the
4/4/22 event Pre-made email
IG Story
4/5/22 no copy - just the graphic (reshare the original post on the story)
CAMPUS
CLUBS
Date Copy Graphic

Lavery Library Social Media
Affinity Club Social Media
St. John Fisher College Social Media
Appendix G: Outreach
Campus Email
Appendix H: Creative
Logo
Sticker
Default Report
Lavery Library Survey - Spring 2022
January 27, 2022 10:47 AM MST
QID1 - What is your academic class standing?
First-year
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
Other
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
# Field Minimum Maximum Mean Std Deviation Variance Count
1 What is your academic class standing? - Selected Choice 1.00 6.00 2.66 1.40 1.96 700
# Field Choice Count
1 First-year 27.00% 189
2 Sophomore 23.43% 164
3 Junior 21.29% 149
4 Senior 13.57% 95
5 Graduate Student 14.00% 98
6 Other 0.71% 5
700
Showing rows 1 - 7 of 7
QID1_6_TEXT - Other
Other
Other
ED.D
Graduate
RN TO BSN
Q2 - Do you live on campus?
Yes
No
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
1 Do you live on campus? 1.00 2.00 1.43 0.49 0.24 700
1 Yes 57.14% 400
2 No 42.86% 300
700
Q4 - With which race/ethnicity do you identify? (Select all that apply)
American Indian or
Alaska Native
Asian American or
Asian
Black or African
American
Hispanic or Latinx
Middle Eastern or
North African
Pacific Islander
White
An identity not
listed; self
identify
Prefer not to say
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600
1 American Indian or Alaska Native 0.69% 5
2 Asian American or Asian 4.53% 33
3 Black or African American 4.12% 30
4 Hispanic or Latinx 5.35% 39
5 Middle Eastern or North African 1.51% 11
6 Pacific Islander 0.14% 1
7 White 80.38% 586
8 An identity not listed; self identify 0.14% 1
9 Prefer not to say 3.16% 23
729
Q4_8_TEXT - An identity not listed; self identify

An identity not listed; self identify
Hispanic
Q5 - How do you describe your gender? (You may select more than one)
Woman
Man
Agender
Trans or
Transgender
Non-binary
Genderqueer
or gender
nonconforming
An identify
not listed,
self-identify
Prefer not to
say
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550
1 Woman 75.07% 530
2 Man 21.67% 153
3 Agender 0.00% 0
4 Trans or Transgender 0.28% 2
5 Non-binary 1.27% 9
6 Genderqueer or gender nonconforming 0.42% 3
7 An identify not listed, self-identify 0.00% 0
706
Q5_7_TEXT - An identify not listed, self-identify
An identify not listed, self-identify

Q6 - What student groups do you participate in? (e.g. Teddi, Student Government
Association (SGA), Black Student Union (BSU))
What student groups do you participate in? (e.g. Teddi, Student Government...
None
Phi delta chi
Cardinal Courier
PSGA, Phi Delta Chi
Finance Club
Student Nurses Assoc.
I play football and am going to join the investment club
MSA
n/a
Teddi, Dance club, Council for Exceptional Children, Campus Ministry, Sport management club
SGA, Esports Club
none
SGA
Teddi
CEC
Sab
Teddi, Student Ambassador
None
Teddi
N/A
N/A
Teddi
Trio
teddi
accounting club
Teddi, investment club, and Delta Sigma Pi
Asian student Union
Teddi
none
SHRM
Bsu
Teddi, SGA
Teddi
PDC
Investment Club
Fisher Dance, Cardinal TV, Best Buddies
Teddi, Entrepreneurship Club, SAAC
None
sga
LSU, SAGA
none
None
Na
Teddi
None
BSU E-Board
Teddi
Dance club, teddi, cru
None
Teddi, Psychology club, Best Buddies
Teddi
Mens track and field, investment club
None
SGA
N/A
Teddi, SAGA, Fisher Players
Teddi, Campus Ministry
SGA, ASU, MSA
none
Teddi
N/A
Teddi
Drastic measures and Cardinal company
Best Buddies
Teddi
None
Fisher Swingbirds
PSGA Student Leader Pharmacy
Teddi
Council for exceptional children (CEC)
None
Council for excellent children
none
Bsu, lsu
PSGA
LSU
SAM, Athletics, SGA
SGA
snpha
investment club
Dance Club, Fisher Cheer
EcoReps
None
Teddi, best buddies, service scholars
Women's Rowing
Resident Life, Student Government, Research
teddi, Ama,
Pharmacy SGA
Teddi
none
Mock Trial and Student Ambassadors

Teddi
SAGA
SAAC, SAMs, athletics
SAB
Pre Health, Biology, Chemistry
Athletics, SAAC, SAMs
none so far
AMA, DSAC
Track and field team
Teddi, NNA
Teddi
fisher dance, best buddies, NAMI
AMA
SJFC Republicans
None
Best Buddies
APhA
Golf team. Student ambassador
Teddi, SAB, teacher association
CPNP
Teddi
n/a
Teddi
reslife and campus ministry

SGA, SAB, Campus Ministry and TRIO SSS
SGA, Women’s tennis
None
Best buddies
Cardinal company
Family Business Club
LSU
Teddi, SGA
LSU,BSU,MSA and investment club
Teddi and SGA
none
LSU
teddi. fisher dance
None
None
Teddi
Teddi, Honors E-Board, Service Scholars
None
Student ambassador
None
None
Teddi
Sports
AMA
best buddies
Baseball
Teddi, Cardinal Company
Teddi
SGA, SAGA
Teddi
Dance Club
SGA
Teddi, Teacher Education Student Association (TESA)
teddi
LSU SAGA Rowing
None
Association of consultant pharmacists (ASCP), PHI DELTA CHI (PDC)
Teddi
I am a new nursing student. I have not joined any groups yet!
Student nurses association
N/A
ASU, Teddi, Best Buddies,
None
Peer Ministry
Teddi Dance for Love, ACS on Campus
SGA
alum of Teddi!
Teddi, Service Scholar

BSU
APhA
SAB, SGA, Service Scholars
Saga
None
SGA, Mock Trial, Fisher Dance, Cardinal Company
Club Baseball, Cardinal Television
None
Asian student Union, CStep, Trio , MSA
Bio Club, Pre-Health Club
PDC, APhA, ASHP, Bald2Bucks, ASCP
Teddi
Teddi and investment club
I’m a part of the tutoring center
None
Teddi, Student Ambassador, Orientation Team, Track and Field
Teddi, Fisher Dance Club
SGA
The PRIMA Group and PRSSA
AMA
Service Scholar, Campus Ministry, Student Ambassador, Honors College, Teddi, Biology Club
None yet!
SAGA
SAGA
Fisher Dance, SAGA
TRIO
prima
N/A
TESA
Campus Ministry
None, unless Drastic Measures counts
Teddi and campus ministry
Cardinal Company
Womens basketball
Pre-law association, Mock Trial and Women’s lacrosse
MSA
Dance, SAGA
Teddi, Mock Trial, Best Buddies, Pre-Law Association
None
Psych Club, Best Buddies, SAGA
Tribeta
Club Baseball
Na
AMA, Delta Sigma Pi
Teddi, Peer Support Team, Peer Ministry Team, Orientation Team
SGA
Teddi, SAB, SGA
Teddi
SAB
Teddi
Teddi and CEC
Pre-health, tri beta, trio
None
Teddi
Cardinal Company (Fisher Players), Psychology Club
teddi
SGA,PAC
Cardinal Company (Fisher Players)
Accounting club finance club America marketing association
Drastic Measures
Teddi
CTV, Baseball
None
I'm currently not involved in any
Pool club, philosophy club (in process of forming)
Sport Management Club
Mock Trial, Resident Assistant, Pre-Law Association
Teddi, Psych Club
SHRM
Teddi, SAGA, Drama Club
None
Teddi, Investment, Soccer, SAAC

none
Resident Assistant, Campus Ministry, Student Ambassador
Teddi
Teddi
Teddi
Best Buddies
PRIMA, PRSSA
None
LSU
SNA, TRIOs
Teddi, bio club
SAGA
Pharmacy Student Organizations (APhA, Phi Delta Chi, Rho Chi)
Teddi, Student Ambassador, Sport Management Club, and Orientation Team
Best Buddies, Honors Program
SAB
Teddi, Best Buddies
SAB, Psychology Club, E board for honors
Teddi, Investment Club
Best Buddies
SGA, SAB, PAC, Investment Club
Teddi
None
teddi
Investment Club
N/A
Sexuality And Gender Alliance,
Teddi
ASU, MSA
None
Soccer
Drastic Measures, SAGA
Sport Management Club, Investment Club, Club Baseball
pharmacy organizations
Pre health club, trio
LSU, BSU, ASU TRIO SSS
SAB
N/A
Teddi, Investment Club, Sports
Teddi
teddi
None
Teddi
Best Buddies
SGA, Campus Ministry
Teddi, SAB
SGA
athletics
Commuter Council
athletics
BSU, LSU, SGA, Rowing
Campus ministry
The Cardinal Courier
Pre health club , biology club
Teddi, SAGA, Fisher Dance
None at the moment but that’s only because my schedule is hectic
Teddi and best buddies
Teddi
Athletics, SAM, SGA, NOYCE Scholars
Teddi and public health club
Investment club, DSAC, athletics
SAGA
Investment club
TriBeta, biology club
Teddi
None
Baseball team
Teddi, Saga, Fisher Dance, Cardinal Company
Teddi, Latino Student Union, NAMI, Psychology Club, Commuter Council
MSA, PDC
Teddi
Sport management club

Teddi, Sport Management Club
none
Teddi
NAMI, Student Ambassador
Fisher Dance, Service Scholars
Teddi
N/A
Best Buddies
Teddi
Pharmacy clubs
SAGA
Teddi, best Buddies, service scholar
PAGA
Field Hockey and Campus Ministry
Teddi, Investment Club, Accounting Club
Teddi
Best buddies, teddi, student ambassador, service scholar
Student Ambassador
Fisher Cru
NONE currently
None
Tennis, swingbirds
CPNP
Teddi
Teddi, biology club, pre-health club
Council for exceptional children
SGA, SAB, Political Action Club, Fisher Dance
Scc, tennis
Teddi, SAB
Teddi
None
Teddi, Track
SAB, rowing team, CSU
Muslim Student Alliance
None
Eco Reps
Fisher Swingbirds
N/A
None
None because of being a graduate student
Teddi
Teddi, Best Buddies
Sga
Athletics
Teddi
None
Teddi
N/A
Gaming Club
Teddi and Peer Mentor
Teddi
None
Student ambassador, core team
Teddi, commuter club, psychology club, best buddies
None
Teddi, peer mentor
SGA, SAB
Investment Club
N/A
SGA, SAB, PAC
Campus ministry, SAAC
None
Dance Club
Mock Trial, CEC
Teddi, XCTF
Honors
Teddi, RHA, SCC
Teddi
LSU, Teddi
Teddi
Teddi
reslife, sna, tutoring

Teddi
SGA
SGA
N/A
BSU
Teddi
None
Teddi, Irish dance club
Teddi
Peer mentor, orientation teMam
SGA, commuter council, athletics, campus ministry
Pre health professions
Teddi, Investment Club, Mens Lacrosse
RHA, Accounting Club, Investment Club
none
SGA
' Men's Volleyball
Teddi
Teddi
None but play basketball on the jv team
SAGA, Drastic Measures, Track and Field team, Teddi
SAGA, Gaming Club
Teddi
Q7 - How many times per week do you usually go into the library building?
1-2
3-5
6+
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Std
# Field Minimum Maximum Mean Variance Count
Deviation
How many times per week do you usually go into the library
1 1.00 4.00 2.35 0.80 0.63 698
building?
1 0 13.90% 97
2 1-2 43.55% 304
3 3-5 36.10% 252
4 6+ 6.45% 45
698
Q8 - Why don't you go to the library building? (Select all that apply)
I don't feel welcome
It isn't physically
comfortable
Didn't know about it
Prefer to work
elsewhere
Too noisy
I use the library's

online resources
instead
Other
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Choice
# Field
Count
1 I don't feel welcome 3.36% 4
2 It isn't physically comfortable 15.13% 18
3 Didn't know about it 1.68% 2
4 Prefer to work elsewhere 36.13% 43
5 Too noisy 2.52% 3
6 I use the library's online resources instead 26.89% 32
7 Other 14.29% 17
119
Q8_7_TEXT - Other
Other
Usually just work in the pharmacy building study rooms
The tables are typically full (especially the booths)

Other
I live in Murphy
I like the breakout rooms
Online student
Live too far
it is unnesessary. The only thing people need is more tables in quiet spaces. the books are obsolete.
Sometimes I am too lazy to walk so I do homework in my room
Not on vampire often
I am taking courses in Syracuse so only come to library a few times a year
I’m rarely at school
I'm in the online pathway for Pharmacy
online grad nursing program
I live off campus, so it’s not convenient anymore
Distance pathway
I am part of an online graduate program.

Q9 - What motivates you to go to the library? (Select all that apply)
Friends
Library resources
(books, databases,
course reserves)
Tutoring services or
Visiting the Writing
Center or CCAP
(Center for Career
and Academic
Planning)
Research help (meet

with a librarian)
A place to go
between classes
Class held in the

library
Quiet
Other
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
1 Friends 17.28% 252
2 Library resources (books, databases, course reserves) 14.40% 210
3 Tutoring services or Visiting the Writing Center or CCAP (Center for Career and Academic Planning) 8.98% 131
4 Research help (meet with a librarian) 3.22% 47
5 A place to go between classes 20.37% 297
6 Class held in the library 1.78% 26
7 Quiet 31.21% 455
8 Other 2.74% 40
1458
Q9_8_TEXT - Other
Other
Work
Great environment to get work done
study
Ambiance
White boards
Puts me in the headspace to get work done
Homework
printing
Best location to study for exams
only place i can focus
Change of scenery
Nice places to sit and study that isn't a hallway or my room.
Work
Work
A place that has solid internet.
Easier to study there than at home
To finish some classwork in the morning
Helps me focus
Printer
Place to do homework
place to do work
Own Writing
Other
Helps me focus
Movies on DVD, the printer
Great place for homework
Printing
I work in the iCardinal office
just to get my work done
Comfortable and able to focus!
It’s a great place to study and get homework done
School work
Study and work on homework
Printing
work
Meet with a group for a project

Q10 - Have you heard of these library services? (Select all that apply)
Meeting with a
librarian for research
help
Lockers
Vending machines and

coffee
Quiet floor
Study rooms
Other
I wasn't aware of any

of these
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650
1 Meeting with a librarian for research help 23.65% 573
2 Lockers 8.17% 198
3 Vending machines and coffee 16.05% 389
4 Quiet floor 25.71% 623
5 Study rooms 25.63% 621
6 Other 0.29% 7
7 I wasn't aware of any of these 0.50% 12
2423
Q10_6_TEXT - Other
Other
Education Materials on the bottom floor
Printers
Printer
Q11 - Do you feel welcome in the library building?
Yes
No
I don't go to the
library building
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650
1 Do you feel welcome in the library building? 1.00 3.00 1.11 0.44 0.20 669
1 Yes 93.42% 625
2 No 1.79% 12
3 I don't go to the library building 4.78% 32
669
Q12 - What social media do you use? (Select all that apply)
Instagram
Tik Tok
Twitter
Snapchat
I don't use social

media
Other
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650
1 Instagram 30.42% 602
2 Tik Tok 25.27% 500
3 Twitter 12.68% 251
4 Snapchat 29.16% 577
5 I don't use social media 1.26% 25
6 Other 1.21% 24
1979
Q12_6_TEXT - Other
Other
Facebook
Reddit
LinkedIn
Facebook, yikyak
Facebook
Other
Facebook
Facebook
instagram
facebook
facebook
Facebook
Pinterest
Facebook
FB
Facebook
Facebook
Facebook
Facebook
Facebook
Q16 - How do you find out about things on campus? (Select all that apply)
Emails
The Website
Friends (word of
mouth)
Social media
Other
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700
1 Emails 41.25% 641
2 The Website 4.70% 73
3 Friends (word of mouth) 28.19% 438
4 Social media 25.48% 396
5 Other 0.39% 6
1554
Q16_5_TEXT - Other
Other
Freshman Orientation
Posters
Flyers/posters on campus
Q15 - Is there something you would like us to know about your experiences in the library
building?
Is there something you would like us to know about your experiences in the...
Most of the time, a majority of the tables are in use.
More quiet spaces and signage to get to quiet rooms would be helpful cause I don’t actually know where they are
I love the library but it would be very beneficial if there were more group study rooms
I truly enjoy everything the library has to offer, especially to study in a quiet comfortable space
I really love the study rooms for a quiet space to work with other people :)
It has been very pleasant and mostly quiet even in the common area.
Not necessarily I just really enjoy the quiet rooms
I lost my apple pen :(
Always very welcoming
Just a place to help me study
the use of single study rooms or the most helpful thing the library has
N/a
Could use more outlets upstairs.
The study rooms are extremely helpful
It’s nice to go with friends, and be able to eat/ drink while studying
I want more booths. They’re always taken
The quite floor is a little dark and dirty looking
I don’t particularly love the Library experience at Fisher. In my opinion, there is not enough space to study/meet with group members or friends. The
first floor is always super busy, and it’s too quiet in the “quiet area”. The floor with the children’s books is always an unwelcoming space for me.
N/A
They have been great

There should be food allowed in the library especially if people are in there for long periods of time they should be allowed to snack
No
I have had fun in the library and also gotten a lot of work done there too. I feel welcome and motivated to learn
more study rooms
Place to study allows me to focus but on the main floor seeing people and friends breaks up the monogamy of studying.
' Sometimes its hard to get a study room
so far I love my experience at the library.
n/a
The few times I've been there it has been fairly busy and hard to find a seat alone.
No
I seems a little old fashioned like it’s very bleh
Everything online has been very helpful.
Love the quiet floor
N/A
I love the quiet floor
The quiet rooms are absolutely lovely and a good place to be alone in if you’re a commuter and don’t have the dorms. Sometimes campus can be
extremely overwhelming, and having that space to relax between a class, read a book, or study without having to worry about people interrupting or
coming into your space is nice.
no
It’s a great place to study, utilize, and hang out in between classes.
Love private quiet rooms
Never enough white board and more rooms like CCAP I used to use them all the time but now they reserve them for the whole day
That its a good place to go study
its great!
the circulators are very rude and it seems that the rules only apply to some, especially on the quiet floor
I think a digital sign up sheet for time slots in the study rooms might be more efficient. There are times when I only want to go to the library if a
study room is available, because if not I will study in my room. During this time, it would be nice if I could check if there is an available one online
before taking the time to walk there.
No
more quiet single rooms and more guarded areas would be awesome
N/A
Very good experiences

Love the individual study rooms
I haven’t been able to visit the library due to online learning. I have utilized zoom with the librarians. Michelle has been outstanding!!
I love the quiet floor. It is my all time favorite space in the library and there should be more areas in the library where people can’t be seen so they
can do their work peacefully.
It’s such a great place to study and get work done.
N/A
Wish there were more tables with one seat that are more secluded for an alternative to the study room.
I like the study rooms
I feel like the quiet study rooms are very dark and unwelcoming. They should all include whiteboards and be lighter and brighter
I can’t stay for long periods of time due to the uncomfortable seating. Also, I struggle with the lack of outlets for charging devices.
I love the quiet rooms. I wish there were more!
I wish they explained how to use everything more.
Some of the big study rooms on the quiet floor get too loud when there is a group and it makes studying distracting.
increase the # of silent study desk pods
Overall I enjoy studying and doing work in the library, the study rooms are nice but hard to get sometimes.
I wish there were more quiet rooms.
Quiet and spread out
Not really
No it was perfect got all my work done
I really enjoy it just wish it was open for longer.

No
It is always a helpful environment and I like how there are many different areas to focus and do work either alone or with friends.
The literal nicest staff, so incredibly helpful and kind! :)
I love the room downstairs with all the windows it’s very secluded and my favorite work place on campus.
I have heard conflicting information on the study rooms on the upper floor. I have asked the library workers if I could have a zoom meeting in one of
the study rooms, and they said I can. But when I go to the upper floor, it is plastered with signs saying not to talk in the study rooms. I wish it would
be made a little clearer what is and isn’t allowed in the study rooms.
I really enjoy the library! Sometimes on the main floor it can be noisy and I just can’t focus, and the quiet floor is nice but too quiet! Overall the
library is a very good spot.
I wish there were more quiet rooms available
I love the library
Too political-- Always the books on display in the lobby of the library are politically sensitive. Maybe try to keep politics out of the library.
I used to go to the library all the time freshman year but now I hate it so much there and it makes me feel sick.
It’s been great
I absolutely adore the quiet rooms! I understand that this is a limited possibility but if more quiet rooms could be created that would be amazing!
I really enjoy the collaborative spaces in the library as they make group work so much easier.
I dont think we need a new library. we need a new fitness center and weight room.
I like the quiet atmosphere
I love the comfy chairs
I really enjoy doing homework in the booths by the lockers on the first floor
There is not enough outlets, so it is hard to find a place to sit when you have to use your computer
n/a
I enjoy going to the library because it allows me to stay focused.
Rooms are too hot
Mostly positive, I’m glad there are so many resources to use!
n/a
I love the library! It’s one of my favorite study places because its always quiet, there are so many computers available, and there are also people
who are willing to help!
library needs more white boards and markers Rooms just for nursing students Able to bring in food Sound proof rooms
I like the libary a lot gives me a place to go study
It is a little outdated
No
They have been pleasant and I love all the resources provided
Great experiences as a grad student! Great resources!
A thought I had recently was that more outlets would be extremely helpful!
I feel like this is more of an undergrad space and as a grad student I feel awkward using this space
i liked how the old seats were arranged better with the booths last semester :(
I like the library how it is I just think it could maybe just be updated, especially the top floor.
There is often not enough space to sit at tables and it is awkward to sit with friends in the cubicles. I don't think you need as many monitors as you
have. There is a lot of awkward space on the back wall and corners not being used to its full potential. The quiet floor study rooms are always full
and they are also very tiny.
I like the study rooms with the windows much better.
I like the quiet floor, I like the atmosphere of a Academia. If the library were renovated if love for it to retain that
the bottom floor smells moldy/musty and it’s bothersome to work in for long periods of time
Really crowded during finals week which I find makes it harder to study with so many people there
It’s a great place to get work done and stay focused
Nothing other than the fact that I love the library! It’s one of my most productive study spaces!
It’s very comforting
I have had an awesome experience from the library! Everyone is so willing to help.
I used to love going to the library all the time, but truthfully the quiet floor feels a little gross and run down. Carpets are dirty, tables have crumbs
everywhere, and the furniture is very old.
I went to Fisher for my undergrad degree and rarely used the library although I love going to the quiet floor at Pittsford Library. The quiet floor at
Pittsford is light, airy and a comfortable study space. I am not a graduate student at Fisher and still don't use the Fisher library. The quiet floor is too
dark, outdated, and uncomfortable. If this was improved I think Fisher would be a place I'd enjoy studying.
The quiet floor does not stay as quiet as it should.
I enjoy going to the library to do work because it is where I am most efficient and get the most work done
I honestly love the library, but think the experience would be so much better with alternative seating options and more pops of color. I feel as though
I complete work better when I am surrounded by a more creative space.
I love the library quiet floor and think the hours should be extended on the weekend’s especially Sundays because alot of people go there to do
work on Sundays.
I love the quiet floor study rooms
The times I have used the library, it felt very welcoming. Wish I lived closer to use it as a quiet place to study and work
Nothing
N/A
The library is the best place to go to do homework and utilize computers and resources.
I love doing homework in the library, however when my favorite spot is taken, it feels like all the rest of the seats and tables and chairs are laid out
in a way that is unwelcoming and awkward.
Good job. Keep it up!
Good library experience
I like looking for books on the quiet floor. There's a lot of interesting things I never expected our library to have.
I really love the study rooms on the quiet floor!
I have always had good experiences, I like the quiet study rooms a lot.
No, just that the staff is very helpful
The bottom floor used to be my favorite place to study, but now that it is a tutoring place I feel uncomfortable going there because I feel like I will be
intruding or like I shouldn't be there. Because of this I don't use the library that much because I hate studying on the main floor and the top floor is
too quiet.
Not in particular!
I wish hours were extended for after hours at least with ID
very lucky finding study rooms

No
Love the quiet rooms
graduated from SJFC in 2011.. now an online grad student... can't wait to travel back to campus sometime to use the library!!
I really like the quiet floor but I wish there were more individual and/or group study rooms
More study rooms
It’s a good place to focus and get quality work done.
I appreciate that the HEOP office is connected it to make the resources more easily accessible because that is where I typically am.
I like going to the library to study with friends. I also find the whiteboards super helpful when studying for exams.
The quiet floor can get loud and no action seems to be taken when people are loud. I’ve always enjoyed going to the library to study and do
homework, but when people in adjacent rooms are being loud it’s hard to get that reprieve. Especially with masking, the rules don’t seem to be
enforced on the middle floor.
The individual study rooms and group study rooms are not sound proof! If there is any way to get them to be sound proof that would be wonderful
because people talk anyway. Especially in the group study rooms, sometime people have questions or discuss topics. I love the red in the library. I
love all of the options for seating on the quiet floor. I love the accessible computers (as I do not have one).
I love it!
No
Never utilized it
I feel more productive when I go to the library.
I believe that more outlets are needed on the quiet floor of the library. I like the large amount of seating that is present on the floor, but if I sit in the
middle of the library, I am not close to a plug. There are only a few scattered throughout, and your charger does not reach to the table you would be
at. If new desks were put in, many standing plugs could be added next to the desks, or desks that have plugs could be added.
I love being able to gather with my friends to do school work!
I love the quiet study rooms, but can you get more of those wheely whiteboards,? I just don't prefer the chalk boards
More comfortable furniture on the quiet level would be nice.
I just really appreciate having the library.
N/A
I enjoy going to the library because there are so many people who are happy to help. I also enjoy how quiet it can be.
Lots of good places to meet for group work
The walls of the quiet rooms are quite thin so it can be difficult to concentrate when people in other rooms are talking.
No
I wish there was a sign out for quiet rooms during finals week.
I like that you can ask anyone a question and they are more than willing to help.
We were given a tour during freshman orientation, but I do not remember all of the services that the library has to offer like research help. So, I think
it would be helpful for students if you emailed out a list or infographic of just a reminder of all of the services the library has to offer/where you can
find them.
it has been good.
I wish the tutoring center had more windows or something. Its very sad downstairs.
Also, I wish there was a way to ensure my stuff was safe in the
study rooms when I went to use the bathroom. Instead of having to pack my things, use the restroom, and then head back to the study room
I have good experiences in the library just wish things could be laced out different sometimes
The library is a fantastic place to get together to work on research projects with classmates, study for exams, write papers, and to get work done.
I wish the books on the 2nd/3rd floor were better labeled, I tried to find a book for class that according to the website should have been in the library
but I searched for over an hour and could not find it and the librarian was not there.
Quiet floor is very useful
N/a
I wish there was more study rooms, it seems like most times I go they are always full with students in there for the full days. As someone who lives
off campus it would be nice to have a possible reservation system so we know when it is our time to use them and not come here for the rooms to
be full.
there is limited seating at some points
I love the library building! My favorite places to get work done are the personal study rooms on the quiet floor!
no
Not really
More privacy especially for commuter with big gaps in their schedule
I really like being able to go to the quiet floor to do work because I can actually focus there.
more rooms on the quiet floor pls

The library needs MAJOR renovations. The building is old and extremely outdated. It would be nice to have real book shelves instead of metal and
wire book shelves.
I really enjoy being in the library, I wish that there were more study rooms however
N/A
It needs to be prettier and comfortable
I like studying there
I like the current upstairs of the library it’s a nice look. I think the bathrooms up there should be renovated
The staff are very kind, patient, and helpful. Unfortunately, the walls are thin in the rooms upstairs. It's tough if you end up next to a group who are
studying together and talking because you will hear them. Maybe that can be considered somehow? One section of rooms is designated for groups
when possible?
No
Excellent resources and support!
I like the DVD’s. I plan to get a library card after I graduate
No
I enjoy having study rooms and prefer more
It feels a bit outdated, and not the most comfortable.
N/A
no
I love the study rooms, but I wish there were more! Also, people who want to talk shouldn’t be allowed to do hw on the third floor bc they are super
obnoxious.
None
Its good for studying or doing work
I’ve always found it a nice cozy quiet spot to get work done
I love going to the library to get my work done

I used it a lot my freshman year. My friends and I would get take out at the dining hall and go to one of the study rooms to eat/study. I spent a lot
of time in the library my first year that now the thought of going there makes me nauseous. Now I only go there if I really need to focus on an
important project or assignment or am meeting group members for a group project.
I love it at the library and the staff members are so approachable and friendly!
Sometimes it is difficult to find a quiet room when you really do need one and you don't have time to make it back to your dorm.
I love the atmosphere of the upstairs quiet floor, but it definitely is in need of a modern facelift
Vending machines don't work a lot.
No
It’s a Study friendly place
Some of my best study sessions happen in the library with the white boards. I really benefit from concept mapping on the whole board and enjoy
making use of the space.
I really like the library because it is a peaceful place to be. It’s also very comfortable!
Not really. Goes about the way I would expect a library to go.
I feel really productive when I go to the library to get work done. I find that I get a lot done when I'm there.
I think the comfy chairs should be replaced. Some of them are not comfy anymore
N/A
I love the quiet floor and it is the only place on campus I can really get work done.
The quiet rooms get extremely hot, other than that its very good.
I’ve always had a positive experience
I really enjoy going to the library but feel like the quiet rooms aren’t actually quiet.
I have always had pleasant experiences in the library building.
Nope it’s very nice
It is quiet and relaxing
The quiet floor is usually wear students go to not wear masks together in the study rooms and they are very loud
Good wish there were more booth areas like by the lockers
NA
NA
I like the library but sometimes it can be depressing to go there. In the third floor it tends to have dim light which makes me want to fall asleep. I
wish the library had more colorful spaces and that the first floor felt more of a space to collaborate in.
I love the quiet spaces.
It’s a great place to be if class is being held on zoom.
I really love going to the third floor to use the quiet rooms to complete work or study, although sometimes it’s aggravating when there is one person
in a room made for group studying, especially when individual rooms are available.
All the librarians are super nice.
I find it very easy to find a place to study
Super accommodating!
I wish we had more study rooms because I use them quite often and they are usually full!
No
No
I feel like it’s really hard to obtain a quiet room for a group when I need one and there’s only one person obtaining that space
Not so hot
It’s always been super helpful
N/A
All have been good.
It can get very hot in there.
Having the librarians there is so helpful!
I've always had good experiences.
I get a lot done when I am in the library.
It’s nice how the first floor is not so quiet and you can socialize with friends/ work on projects for classes but the second floor is nice and quiet for
those who need to study for exams. As a commuter, I wish there was a place I could go on campus to relax or take a quick nap before my next
class starts. Sometimes I go to my friends dorms, but when they are not available I would like a comfier place to relax on campus.
I really like the option of the quiet floor. My suite was always loud and it was nice to have a quiet space for work.
Please make the quiet rooms soundproof! It is not a quiet floor when groups go into study rooms and talk/make noise. You can hear everything
through the thin walls.
It’s awesome!
I love going to the library I am very productive
I really like the quiet floor I just wish there were more study rooms
Not a welcoming place at all.
Generally very good!
N/a
It is a great place to collaborate on projects with friends.
I went once and liked the "buisness/stock type computer" that was there... The bloomberg desk I believe
the hidden booths by lockers are everyones favorite because they are out of the way and no distractions because you can't see the rest of the library
I wish there were more study rooms because they are always full.
I love the library, they are a great resource, a fantastic place to go an study, I would recommend more outlets for charging devices on the quiet floor,
it can sometimes get crowded and you can’t always find a seat with an outlet to charge your device.
quiet floor is superior but needs computers
I enjoy the study rooms
I lost a hat there and they were so nice about it.
No
it feels raelly depressing in there. not a lot of light. smells musty, especially on the quiet floor or in the basement. there definatally arent enough
study rooms, they get filled up wayyy too fast.
I find that the library is a really good place to study, and it helps motivate me to be productive as opposed to sitting in my dorm room.
There is never an empty quite room when I come I only got to experience it once in all my years at fisher
The top floor isn’t really clean. I’ve seen multiple bugs while studying.
I enjoy the library! I take use of the study rooms upstairs often, but they get really warm! I also get nervous that if I have an online class or an
online meeting that talking in the study rooms may disrupt others, but there are no other places on campus like this for that purpose.
I like how on the main floor you are able to talk to work with others and the 2nd floor is for quiet work.
The quiet floor is a great place that I go to all the time to study.
Staff are always helpful when in need of technical help.
I love the library so much! When I was in undergrad, I worked in the library and was a part of the committee talking about the renovations. I would
spend hours in the library getting work done. The friendly atmosphere is the best part of the library. I love the library social media, contests, and
events they put on! It gets people into the library.
The quiet floor is my favorite!
I love coming to the library to study and work on homework. It would be great if the library underwent a renovation in order to freshen up the space
and to make the space more inviting.
No
I go there whenever I need to focus because I do well in an academic building than my room
They have all been really good, I go there for zoom classes and it works really well!
N/A
I wish the hours in the weekends would be longer because I have exams on Mondays and the shorter hours gives my friends and I less group
studying time then we normally have.
None
Every time I have been in the library I receive the help I need
love the welcoming librarians and CCAP advisors
That it’s a good spot to sit and study/relax
No
I love the library as its a quiet place to do homework as well as a place to hangout with friends. And has so many resources.
No
I really like the vending machines and the ground level of the library. It gives students a place to go and hang out but also get stuff done.
Having more study rooms would be nice because they are always taken. Having some more comfortable chairs on the first floor would also be nice.
It is always really hot in there
Overall I like being in the library I always find what I need.

Keep it quiet
Love the website printer function so I can print things right off my own laptop
The study rooms are absolutely amazing. I go in them to really focus and they are my favorite study place on campus. The library’s staff is
incredibly helpful.
NA
I have really positive experiences being in the library. As a commuter, spaces like the library are super important for me. I always know that the
library is a place I can seek a quiet workspace, or a place to hang out while I’m waiting for my next class, as the dorms aren’t an option for me.
No
N/a
The library has always been a place of welcoming and comfort. The staff are very nice and helpful and will try their best to help you the best they
can.
Need more outlets on the quiet floor
N/A
I don't usually feel comfortable when studying in the library. There aren't many study spaces except for large tables in the open and few study
rooms.
The environment is quite drab and extremely outdated, it feels as if I have transitioned into the 1970s when I walk up or downstairs which is not the
kind of study setting I enjoy
The atmosphere is very peaceful there
I love using the quiet floor and studying among the books.
No
The booths are really good to go to with friends to do homework because they’re comfy and fun
I like it. It’s only hard to find a room in the quiet floor
The staff is amazing! We're very lucky to have such kind and helpful librarians on staff.
Always a good place to go to do homework.
Great place to get work done
I LOVE the study rooms and quiet floor.
Some of the study rooms are really warm

Q15 - What would make your library experience more welcoming and inclusive?
What would make your library experience more welcoming and inclusive?
unsure
the top floor not being as secluded or dark and the K-12 floor being more welcoming. Its an active major, we need an interactive floor
soft lighting. lamps at the desks, more comfy chairs upstairs (I feel like the ones there now are kinda crusty and need to be cleaned), more study
rooms, charging stations downstairs at the desks, I wish there were more windows upstairs and even downstairs (the turor center makes me sad
becuase it feels like a dungeon).
quiet rooms
open later
nothing that I can think of.
nothing as of now, everyone as far as i know sees it as a safe place and to do homework in peace
nothing
nothing
no masks (which is impossible ik)
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more study rooms
more space!!!
more seating options that are different
more seating
more places to study
more group study sections
more events happening in the library
more comfy chairs
more comfortable seating (more of the booth seating instead of chairs)

more comfortable furniture
more booths to be comfortable working at especially during finals week when you're sitting in there for hours on end, more outlets near each place
to sit.
more booths for doing work privately
more booths
making the rules apply to everyone
library needs more white boards and markers Rooms just for nursing students Able to bring in food Sound proof rooms
it couldn't be better.
idk
i think the library is great
having more study rooms. I use study rooms almost every time I am in the library and I find them very helpful as I need a place that is quiet and
distraction free. However, most of the times that I go, they are all full.
food?
events
donuts and coffee for free or other snacks or selling $1 pizza slices and pickles or popcorn.
comfy chairs
comfier furniture (like the booths)
comfier areas
better chairs and more seating
beanbag chairs and standing desks
at least one gender neutral/private bathroom that’s open to people.
You should do a BookTok table like at Barnes and Noble (if you don’t already). There are a lot of social issues that these books can address.
White boards in study rooms
White board tables where you can write directly on the table, sound proof walls on the quiet floor, and more snack machines
When walking in the space it would be nice if it felt like all other collaborative spaces. For example, if the rest of the library looked like the CCAP
area and the new commons.
What would make more library experience more welcoming and inclusive is being able to create more study rooms for students, as well as providing
more seating.
Water bottle filler on the quiet floor please. :)
Updating the upper floor to be more modern
Updated tables and areas to work
Updated study rooms, more enclosed spaces on the first floor for group work.
Updated library, some of the walls and ceiling especially on the quiet floor are dated and falling apart. The furniture in the quiet room is really nice I
do like how dated it is but the main floor should be more renovated maybe more study rooms on the quiet floor
To have more private spaces.
There isn’t. The staff are great!
The social environment is respectful and friendly, but the physical environment could use work. The lighting on the main floor is kind of dingy and
depressing. Different types of lights and having a bit more color would go a long way.
The library especially upstairs should be made warm,all the quiet reading room upstairs should have individual key to lock it up if a student needs to
use the bathroom
The environment is already welcoming and inclusive in my opinion
The biggest thing I would like to see is the addition of larger rooms for group projects. The rooms on the quiet floor are very handy but it would be
awesome to have rooms for 5-6 people that are soundproof. This would allow groups to work on projects without disturbing anyone and insure that
they don't need to find an academic building for a work space.
The bathrooms were poorly attended during finals week. It was really bad.
The 3rd floor has the best views and shouldn't be a quiet floor. The basement would be a good idea for the quiet floor because it is also mostly
underground which soaks up sound. The bookshelves should line the WALLS making the middle of the floor more open instead of crowded and
cramped.
Study group sign ups. For example at the front of the library or in the study rooms you have a sheet which says intro to chemistry study group
meets 7pm on Thursday and then have a list bellow for everyone to sign up.
Sometimes it feels a bit awkward looking for books upstairs because I feel like I'm disturbing the people on the quiet floor.
Sometimes I feel working with groups in there is distracting and I wish there was a place that was more welcome
Something to motivate students during midterm/finals week.
Some updates in the library building, more study rooms
Some supplies. I would appreciate if markers, scissors, glue, etc where made available. If they are available I haven’t heard about jt
Some more rooms with white boards, and/or TVs to project your work onto might be helpful.
Some more bright colors on quiet floor, it’s very dull
Renovated work spaces, and some more welcoming areas to meet with a group versus a very warm room. And the tables with the TV’s half font
work so that would be nice to use for a group
Random opportunities to win free library items, fisher gear, or bookstore credit
Quiet environment and coffee.
Probably the space being more comfortable and a little less crowded in certain areas as sometimes it feels very congested.
Prizes, entertainment, food
On the quiet floor I think rooms should be more sound proof. At night sometimes when people meet in the study rooms it can be a little loud. Also I
think it would be beneficial to have dry erase walls. Some new modern furniture would also make it look chic.
Nothing’
Nothing! It’s a great environment
Nothing!
Nothing you guys are doing great!
Nothing it’s great
Nothing I like it right now
Nothing
Nothing
Not sure if I can offer anything at this time based on my limited experience
Not sure
Not construction
Not a thing
None
None
No masks and more snacks

No ideas for this.
Nicer quiet rooms More comfortable seating options on quiet flor
New vibes such as ccap and commons area for example.
Needs to be updated and have more areas for group work and individual study groups.
Need more outlets on the quiet floor
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My library experience is already extremely welcoming and inclusive
My experience would be more welcoming if there were more comfy places to sit such as bean bags on the second floor for commuters.
More “comfy” chairs for lounging
More ways for kids to easily interact downstairs, like the new classrooms have chairs that move, they would be helpful in the library too.
More vibrant colors in the library

More variety of seating
More updated and more study rooms
More than one color printer and more silent space study rooms upstairs
More tables/ comfy places to sit
More study rooms.
More study rooms!!!
More study rooms!
More study rooms or study room reservations. More outlet plugs by the booths on the first floor.
More study rooms available for student use
More study rooms
More study rooms
More study rooms
More study rooms
More study rooms
More spots for students to hangout between classes or hold meetings.
More secluded spaces for zoom calls and such
More secluded areas of rest or study. Comfier couches and seating. Better lighting on all floors.
More seating/comfort. Comfortable settings in the quiet rooms. More food/drinks available. Comfortable seating is always appreciated anywhere.
More seating options that aren’t on quiet floor.
More rooms to work in.
More rooms
More representation of marketing books. It’s hard to find books on my specific field of marketing.
More quiet study rooms
More quiet spaces

More quiet rooms, better and cleaner design,
More quiet rooms to study. I also feel like the walls are thin and I hear through them.
More quiet rooms or just in general rooms to be able work more with group mates or be alone
More private spaces
More posters about events
More plants and art
More places to sit. Cooler areas
More outlets/usb charging stations, more comfortable chairs
More lounge-like areas to do homework
More lounge areas for studying rather than tables
More individual seating areas.
More independent study rooms
More inclusive books,

maybe more rooms that had ergonomic seating,
or more rooms for studying that had bean bags or something else cozier.
More group study rooms to be with people
More flexible seating (less just tables and chairs)
More flexible seating
More flexible seating
More events that is inclusive to the Graduate/Pharmacy/Nursing students instead of just Undergraduate students
More events at the library?
More events and more ways to understand how to use the library for help.
More couches and comfortable spots to sit in. During finals and midterm week especially, I tend to go in there a lot (those are the only weeks I
normally go in there). After being in there an hour or two I get very uncomfortable because of the wood chairs. Even just switching the chairs to have
padding would be great.
More common rooms within the quiet floor
More comfy seating

More comfortable/flexible seating that can let us spread out and collaborate (like the updated classrooms in Basil). I also think more surfaces to
write on would be beneficial so we don’t always feel like competing for a certain area.
More comfortable sitting areas
More comfortable seating. More accessible white boards
More comfortable seating.
More comfortable seating, updated environment
More comfortable seating
More comfortable seating
More comfortable chairs and sitting areas
More comfortable and updated quiet rooms
More chances to get down to it
More booths, closed spaces
More booths upstairs and more places to get food (ex: vending machines/cafe)
More booths upstairs
More booths like the ones on the first floor.
More books on Social Media Marketing
More areas for group work and comfort seating
More advertisement of services.
More access to whiteboards (ex. Whiteboard tables, keeping extra whiteboards and markers behind the checkout desk)
Modern, technologically advanced and new designs to work with others
Modern
Me comfortable sitting areas
Maybe some sort of "fragrance diffuser" which keeps it smelling like lavender or eucalyptus or something - doesn't have to be the whole library,
could be an option in study rooms or something!
Maybe some interaction/ greeting even if we don't need help with research or a question
Maybe some events. Such as opportunities to engage with other students.
Maybe potential raffle games when entering the library
Maybe more private seating like the booths because those get taken up quite a bit and I like to sit there.
Maybe more comfy seating options. I really take advantage of the homework friendly furniture, like the tables, desks, and study rooms, however
maybe more spaces with lounging furniture. There are a couple comfy chairs on the third floor, which I really enjoy, but are often being used and
therefore hard to always utilize. The library is already welcoming and inclusive, I just feel as though this could level this environment up, especially
for commuters, like myself, who don’t have a quiet comfy spot to pass time in, like a dorm.
Maybe more color
Maybe more artwork/brighter colors, especially in the study rooms.
Maybe more areas for people to study in groups where you do not need to be quiet.
Maybe including white boards in the individual study rooms or have small whiteboards available to bring into rooms
Maybe host some events? It would be cool if the library could do some fun activities to make the library more welcoming
Maybe having more events to get to know the staff a little bit better
Maybe changing the layout of the main floor to make it more welcoming when you come in
Maybe better art and color. Including more booths and TVs or some comfy chairs in an area. We could use that side room with a bunch of comfy
chairs and the screen for movies with friends
Maybe allowing 1 or 2 study rooms for grad students only. I know a lot of grad students who tend to not utilize the library
Maybe advertise more specifically what help you can get in the library? Now that its the second semester I'm more aware, but getting help in the
library as a freshman was very intimidating when I didn't know exactly what everyone does.
Maybe add a few more comfortable chairs, places to lounge and study with friends
Maybe a study group set up for nursing students
Maybe a greeter, but that's not something a person always wants walking into a place.
Maybe a change in the lighting and updating the rooms
Make department librarians more accessible to students. I usually only interact with the department librarian for certain classes.
Like I said above, I feel like the library would feel more welcoming with a wider variety of seating options and more colors.
Thank you to everyone
that makes the library the great resource that it is :)
Less politically sensitive topics on display.

Knowing that I can always get work done here and I can also get my printing done here.
Keep doing what you are doing!
Just if rules were enforced such as the quiet floor being quiet. Also knowing who we contact to get research information from and who is the librarian
for each major.
I’m not sure. Maybe more space to sit.
I’m not sure, maybe have free coffee as an option or hand out free masks. Can’t get enough of masks
I’m not sure, I’ve had really good experiences in the library.
I’m not sure how this would be implemented- but there could occasionally be incentives for students to go to the library. Also I would enjoy more
comfy spots for reading.
I’m not sure because I think the library is doing great at being welcoming and inclusive.
It’s pretty good already
It’s fine now it is
It's a very welcoming place, however, more signs directing might help.
It is very inclusive already I see no issue
It is perfect for me so far.
It is already welcoming and inclusive
It gets really stuffy upstairs from all the older books and shelves. Maybe clean them/dust regularly?
It already is.
Include more booths on the top floor of the library and more places to get food.
If there were more tables for small groups.
If there were more booths or study rooms to go to and if it was a bit more bright and colorful on the different floors.
If there were more booth seats.
If there were even more quiet/study rooms because at times they are filled.
If the quiet floor have more comfortable furniture.
If the library was more modern and there were more study rooms I would use it more.
If the library was more colorful and had a similar theme to the commons (what used to be mainstage). The booths are a great thing which inspire
collaboration between students. I wish there was newer furniture in the third floor as well since sometimes you can see chairs that are ripped or very
old. The basement now has the writing center plus the k-12 education section, there should be a clear difference between those two spaces maybe a
clear glass wall or something like that.
If the first floor matched the look of the quiet floor. Chairs, laps, tables, etc make the area more cozy and inviting.
If it was aesthetically pleasing
If eating was allowed in the library. As a commuter, it sometimes can be difficult to find a place between classes to study and eat at the same time.
If I need to find a book, I am not exactly sure who to ask… do I ask checkout?
I wound enjoy if there was a coffee place at the library. I would also like more places to sit if you go there alone. there are many tables but those
are only good for group work
I would say the library is already very welcoming and inclusive. But I’m sure other students might have good input.
I would say having a little bit of a better layout for where people can study. A tad more open would be great so it’s more welcoming to those who
normally wouldn’t go to the library!
I would like it if there is any possibility for more personal space. I feel that many/ all of the quiet rooms are always occupied when I would like to
use one.
I would like for the bathroom upatirs on the second floor to be much warmer, I do come to the library often to do my work and I am always upstairs
and the bathroom is freezing.
I would completely change the children’s book floor. I feel it isn’t really used as much as the other spaces in the library. The quiet floor could be
moved to that floor so there is more space for way I described.
I worked at a library for three years, from the few times I've been in the library, its been just fine.
I wish they could stay open a little bit later and have more group study rooms or private areas to study bc they are always taken
I wish there was more comfortable seating options
I think there should be more private areas
I think there could be new and more comfortable chairs to sit in. I find the chairs to be uncomfortable when i am trying to read.
I think the library staff does a great job at being welcoming!
I think the library is welcoming and inclusive already!
I think the library has a great set up already and I feel welcomed
I think the chairs by the computers on the middle floor should be more comfortable, and there should be more booths, those are my favorite but
they are also taken up!
I think more comfy seating, like booths and more privacy between work spaces would help.
I think more comfortable seating would be wonderful.
I think more comfortable seating would be great for students who are looking for a place to read on the first floor but overall the library is already
very welcoming
I think it is very welcoming and inclusive
I think it already is :)
I think having more booths and spaces that aren’t as in the open for people to be comfortable
I think a refurbishment of the floors would help, as well as some group rooms being added.
I think a change in lighting would be amazing. More "mood lighting" would be nice. Also, changing the lay out and updating furniture would help
make it more exciting to visit
I really wish there were more study rooms that are comfortable to be in. They still aren't very quiet and I can usually hear everything.
I really like coming to study but sometimes there’s no space to go
I personally find the library very welcoming and inclusive but that is coming from someone who has always felt like a library is a safe space.
Something as simple as a sign that emphasizes that everyone is welcome could help other students feel welcome.
I just would like more books by Angie Thomas. My experience isn’t horrible but I would love that
I have only been at Fisher for a week now. I do not have any complaints!
I feel pretty welcome there!
I feel like you guys do an amazing job at being more welcoming! If possible maybe have more flexible seating. I know that mainly exists on the
main floor but it be cool to have bean bags and different types of seating in the basement
I feel like there is only one area for us to use computers, and would find it beneficial to have computers upstairs or common ones downstairs. More
comfortable chairs, especially upstairs in the study rooms. Good coat of paint (just please not red or yellow as both of those colors are attributed to
distraction). Advertisements of all of the library resources (chargers, laptops, research help, etc)- I had to explain to a lot of my cohort who didn't go
to fisher for undergrad where the library even was and what we can do there! Maybe a welcoming email to incoming graduate students explaining it?
I feel like having more spaces that are closed off would make the library experience more welcoming because no one wants other kids staring at
them while trying to complete work.
I feel included
I feel as if there were fun activities in the library occasionally it would be more welcoming. It is nice to think of the library and not stress about how
much studying and work you have. So fun little activities when you walk in may help this!
I enjoy the library and love the atmosphere

I don't know I think it perfect
I can't think of anything.
I can't think of anything, I feel like include more booths because it makes it feel like you're in your own space.
I can't think of any problems I've had with the library
I believe that creating more group spaces would make the library feel more welcoming and inclusive.
I am unsure
I am not sure, I feel like there is everything already!
Hosting more events
Honestly it’s great, I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Hold events in the library.
Hold events in the library!
Having more study rooms with windows. The ones without feel like jail cells.
Having more quiet rooms available
Having more circle tables with the TVs. I love studying for my exams with my friends at those tables.
Having more booths! I really like studying with friends in these seats.
Having directions to find out where to go if you’re looking for something.
Google map directions of where it is
Good and natural lighting
Free coffee, more booths
Free coffee during finals
For me, it has been welcoming and inclusive, but maybe for others, there may need to be a different layout for seating arrangements
Flexible seating options
Fireplace, Comfy Chairs with recliners, tv with low volume or subtitles
Feels great already

Everything is amazing!
Electric Fireplace
Different layout, furniture, or lighting. I know at Google they have nap pods or have different lighting options like LEDs to help reduce a persons
stress level or just help them feel more relaxed.
Different furniture and different lighting, so like at Google they have nap pods or LED lights in certain places to give a student a better relaxing
mood.
Cozy chairs for long hours sitting
Comfy work lounges on the quiet floor
Comfy seating options and views of the outside
Comfy chairs
Comfy chairs
Comfy chairs
Comfier seating, maybe slightly more private spots like to study rooms upstairs
Comfier chairs/ seating, updated decor
Comfier areas to study and socialize with friends, more study rooms
Coffee, tea
Cant think of anything
Better/comfortable seating
Better study rooms
Better seating and More vibrant color and decor to keep us awake and energized
Better lighting or more study rooms
Better furniture!!!! Clean up the quiet floor
Better Chairs
Being able to eat and keep your mask off when in a room by yourself
Being able to book/reserve a quite room

As more comfortable seating
Already welcoming - no need to change!
Adding windows in the small study rooms in order bring natural light into the space.
Adding more comfy furniture with tables. And wider variety of snacks.
Adding a small café into the library
Add more vibrant colors to the rooms
A quiet floor that is genuinely quiet and masks wearing is enforced
A proper cafe in the library, like the old late night location where the game room is now near SONO
A more modern environment, more sunlight
A more comfortable environment to work in, an update to make it feel comfortable and welcome
A graduate student area
A drinking fountain with the water bottle filler application on the third floor
A cafe would be nice (like pioch), it would be easier to grab food and make studying in the library easier
A cafe in the library (Barnes and nobles type of deal)
A brighter area (not as gloomy) with more comfortable seating
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End of Report
Default Report
Lavery Library Survey - Late Spring 2022
April 14, 2022 2:38 PM MDT
QID1 - What is your academic class standing?
First-year
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
Other
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
1 What is your academic class standing? - Selected Choice 1.00 6.00 2.45 1.10 1.21 179
1 First-year 23.46% 42
2 Sophomore 29.05% 52
3 Junior 29.61% 53
4 Senior 16.20% 29
5 Graduate Student 0.56% 1
6 Other 1.12% 2
179
QID1_6_TEXT - Other
Other
Other
Sophomore with junior status
I am a first semester senior that is graduating in December 2022.

Q2 - Do you live on campus?
Yes
No
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130
1 Do you live on campus? 1.00 2.00 1.34 0.47 0.22 179
1 Yes 66.48% 119
2 No 33.52% 60
179
Q4 - With which race/ethnicity do you identify? (Select all that apply)
American Indian or
Alaska Native
Asian American or
Asian
Black or African
American
Hispanic or Latinx
Middle Eastern or
North African
Pacific Islander
White
An identity not
listed; self
identify
Prefer not to say
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
1 American Indian or Alaska Native 1.06% 2
2 Asian American or Asian 7.45% 14
3 Black or African American 4.26% 8
4 Hispanic or Latinx 7.45% 14
5 Middle Eastern or North African 1.06% 2
6 Pacific Islander 0.53% 1
7 White 75.00% 141
8 An identity not listed; self identify 0.53% 1
188
Q4_8_TEXT - An identity not listed; self identify

An identity not listed; self identify
Q5 - How do you describe your gender? (You may select more than one)
Woman
Man
Agender
Trans or
Transgender
Non-binary
Genderqueer
or gender
nonconforming
An identify
not listed,
self-identify
Prefer not to
say
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
1 Woman 78.77% 141
2 Man 15.64% 28
3 Agender 1.12% 2
4 Trans or Transgender 0.00% 0
5 Non-binary 1.12% 2
6 Genderqueer or gender nonconforming 0.56% 1
7 An identify not listed, self-identify 0.56% 1
179
Q5_7_TEXT - An identify not listed, self-identify
An identify not listed, self-identify
Attack Helicopter
Q7 - How many times per week do you usually go into the library building?
1-2
3-5
6+
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Std
Deviation
How many times per week do you usually go into the library
1 1.00 4.00 2.08 0.81 0.65 179
building?
1 0 23.46% 42
2 1-2 50.84% 91
3 3-5 20.11% 36
4 6+ 5.59% 10
179
Q8 - Why don't you go to the library building? (Select all that apply)
I don't feel welcome
It isn't physically
comfortable
Didn't know about it
Prefer to work
elsewhere
Too noisy
I use the library's

online resources
instead
Other
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Choice
# Field
Count
1 I don't feel welcome 0.00% 0
2 It isn't physically comfortable 5.66% 3
3 Didn't know about it 1.89% 1
4 Prefer to work elsewhere 60.38% 32
5 Too noisy 0.00% 0
6 I use the library's online resources instead 20.75% 11
7 Other 11.32% 6
53
Q8_7_TEXT - Other
Other
not on campus much
when i study for hours i get hungry and need snacks also i only like working in the independent study rooms and they’re always all taken
Other
There isn't a landing pad
Living off campus allows me to feel less distracted and I can do work at home. When I lived on campus though, I went to the library to do work
multiple times a week.
It’s so outdated i can’t study in there
online student
Q9 - What motivates you to go to the library? (Select all that apply)
Friends
Library resources
(books, databases,
course reserves)
Tutoring services or
Visiting the Writing
Center or CCAP
(Center for Career
and Academic
Planning)
Research help (meet

with a librarian)
A place to go
between classes
Class held in the

library
Quiet
Other
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
1 Friends 17.70% 57
2 Library resources (books, databases, course reserves) 14.29% 46
3 Tutoring services or Visiting the Writing Center or CCAP (Center for Career and Academic Planning) 9.32% 30
4 Research help (meet with a librarian) 4.04% 13
5 A place to go between classes 19.25% 62
6 Class held in the library 1.86% 6
7 Quiet 31.37% 101
8 Other 2.17% 7
322
Q9_8_TEXT - Other
Other
A good study area
Printing
I work in the library
Only place I can really focus
Work study
The printers, DVD's
Change of scenery
Q17 - New question from library architect! Rate the benefit to you of each of the following
library amenities.
Essential
High benefit
Coffee/snack service in the library

Self-services audio/video studio for creating content
Small group presentation practice room
Study rooms for 1–2 people
Neutral
Group study rooms for 4–6 people
Computer stations
Social space for taking a break from study
Active, open spaces to study around others
Quiet, secluded spaces to study alone
Little benefit
No benefit
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130
1 Coffee/snack service in the library 2.00 6.00 3.64 1.24 1.54 172
2 Self-services audio/video studio for creating content 2.00 6.00 4.12 1.09 1.19 171
3 Small group presentation practice room 2.00 6.00 3.13 1.01 1.03 173
4 Study rooms for 1–2 people 2.00 6.00 2.62 0.83 0.70 173
5 Group study rooms for 4–6 people 2.00 6.00 2.79 0.88 0.78 172
6 Computer stations 2.00 6.00 3.04 1.13 1.27 172
7 Social space for taking a break from study 2.00 6.00 3.21 1.15 1.32 171
8 Active, open spaces to study around others 2.00 6.00 3.09 0.98 0.96 172
9 Quiet, secluded spaces to study alone 2.00 6.00 2.39 0.68 0.46 172
# Field Essential High benefit Neutral Little benefit No benefit Total
1 Coffee/snack service in the library 18.02% 31 35.47% 61 23.26% 40 11.05% 19 12.21% 21 172
Self-services audio/video studio for creating

2 4.68% 8 23.98% 41 42.69% 73 12.28% 21 16.37% 28 171
content
3 Small group presentation practice room 28.32% 49 42.77% 74 20.81% 36 3.47% 6 4.62% 8 173
4 Study rooms for 1–2 people 54.91% 95 32.37% 56 9.25% 16 2.31% 4 1.16% 2 173
5 Group study rooms for 4–6 people 45.35% 78 35.47% 61 15.12% 26 2.91% 5 1.16% 2 172
6 Computer stations 41.86% 72 27.33% 47 20.35% 35 5.81% 10 4.65% 8 172
7 Social space for taking a break from study 32.75% 56 32.75% 56 21.05% 36 7.60% 13 5.85% 10 171
8 Active, open spaces to study around others 30.23% 52 40.70% 70 21.51% 37 4.65% 8 2.91% 5 172
9 Quiet, secluded spaces to study alone 69.77% 120 23.26% 40 5.81% 10 0.58% 1 0.58% 1 172
Q18 - Which Lavery Library events did you hear about this semester? (Check all that
apply)
Bring a Friend
Diversity Fest
Free Candy Day
Meet your Librarian
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130
1 Bring a Friend 21.93% 75
2 Diversity Fest 19.59% 67
3 Free Candy Day 22.51% 77
4 Meet your Librarian 35.96% 123
342
Q19 - Have you seen the phrase "more than just a library" on materials around campus?
(Check all that apply)
Instagram
Email
Leaflets
Posters
TV monitors
Res Halls
Library
Nope, haven't seen

it
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
1 Instagram 15.86% 46
2 Email 15.86% 46
3 Leaflets 3.10% 9
4 Posters 14.48% 42
5 TV monitors 3.45% 10
6 Res Halls 4.83% 14
7 Library 11.72% 34
8 Nope, haven't seen it 30.69% 89
290
Q20 - Do you feel the library has become a more inclusive and welcoming environment
this semester?
Yes
No
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Std
Deviation
Do you feel the library has become a more inclusive and welcoming
1 1.00 2.00 1.15 0.36 0.13 171
environment this semester?
1 Yes 84.80% 145
2 No 15.20% 26
171
Q21 - Do you feel a stronger connection to your major's librarian?
Yes
No
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
1 Do you feel a stronger connection to your major's librarian? 1.00 4.00 3.01 1.41 1.99 172
1 Yes 33.14% 57
4 No 66.86% 115
172
Q10 - Have you heard of these library services? (Select all that apply)
Meeting with a
librarian for research
help
Lockers
Vending machines and

coffee
Quiet floor
Study rooms
Other
I wasn't aware of any

of these
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
1 Meeting with a librarian for research help 25.12% 156
2 Lockers 8.53% 53
3 Vending machines and coffee 14.01% 87
4 Quiet floor 26.09% 162
5 Study rooms 25.60% 159
6 Other 0.32% 2
7 I wasn't aware of any of these 0.32% 2
621
Q10_6_TEXT - Other
Other
Tutor center
Printers, DVD's
Q11 - Do you feel welcome in the library building?
Yes
No
I don't go to the
library building
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
1 Do you feel welcome in the library building? 1.00 3.00 1.21 0.59 0.35 179
1 Yes 87.71% 157
2 No 3.35% 6
3 I don't go to the library building 8.94% 16
179
Q16 - How do you find out about things on campus? (Select all that apply)
Emails
The Website
Friends (word of
mouth)
Social media
Other
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
1 Emails 42.53% 165
2 The Website 5.41% 21
3 Friends (word of mouth) 25.26% 98
4 Social media 26.55% 103
5 Other 0.26% 1
388
Q16_5_TEXT - Other
Other
Circling above campus

Q15 - Is there something you would like us to know about your experiences in the library
building?
I have only gone to the library once or twice to walk around and check it out with friends but I have never stayed there to study or print anything out.
I am a commuter so I do all of these things at home or in one of the lounges/common areas.
N/A
I love going to the library to do my work. I feel focused and motivated in an environment with other students.
I think the quiet floor is very beneficial
I come to the library to study all of the time and would love for the space to be updated. Also, adding windows to the individual study rooms would
be really nice to bring in natural light.
Only positive experiences.
I live the idea of the kurig there at entrance with byo pods! But I’m not sure if it ever gets run, cleaned, etc. you should reassure us that it’s fresh
and mold/mildew feee! I’d use it for sure if I knew it was clean and had fresh water! Using it would save me a pile of cash and also be SO
convenient to grab coffee and study in one spot
I use the quiet rooms a lot
I love the library however, it is in need of MAJOR renovations. If more study rooms aren't necessarily an option I think cubicle style study spaces
would also be beneficial on a quiet floor.
I often can't find available study rooms.
So far so good. Enjoying it more so now that I can do homework in there with out a mask on.
The library has been my Resource ever since my 2nd year sophomore year help me out with my studies the stuff is always welcoming.
Always very helpful
I like the study room on the end with the large white board and the tvs and big table. It’s secluded and a good place to meet for group projects
Na
I work in the archives in the basement and it definitely needs more resources
I wish there was more whiteboards, they are always hard to find
Tutoring center is dark and dingy, which is not a welcoming area.
I started using the library this semester and its a pretty calming environment that lets me focus
I really like how there’s different floors for different things! An example is tutoring is on the ground floor.
I find it easier to study in my own space, but maybe the renovation would prompt me to want to study in the library
I don't know if this was a covid change but renting chargers was the best and very convenient but now its not a thing.
I've asked for help many times and have been very happy with my experience.
I love the library. I frequent the quiet floor and the computer lab classroom on the weekends. I absolutely love the dark spaces where you can use a
lamp. I would liked to see more outlets and places to charge devices on the quiet floor. A lot of students have a laptop and computer and having
more outlets so students are competing for seats that have this access would be a game changer
I strongly like our library.
it's very peaceful and I can get a lot done
It has been a useful space to get work done when I do need to get it done. Open classrooms to just do work alone on the board as well as the study
sessions are very useful.
I think the quiet floor is a great place to study.
Nope
I love how the Library has begun to look for ways of improvement when it comes to inclusion on campus.
I appreciate the DVDs and the printers
I think its a great place to study, but I would love more secluded spaces to work that aren’t required to be silent (or on the quiet floor)
N/A
Everyone in the library is always very accommodating. I really feel welcome there and it’s just a great comforting space to get work done.
Everytime I am on the quiet floor there are loud people. Soundproofing the walls would be helpful
Every time I go in the library I have a specific set of things I try to accomplish and I always can do that when I go.
I love the study rooms but there’s not enough so I rarely get one
NA
I always had a good experience here
Love it
No
N/A
No
No
Matt Lake is so awesome!
N/A
no
the day you all were giving out free food and interacted with the students was a great day.
I always get a lot of work done and have fun with my friends if they are there. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.
More fun seating and chairs like in main stage or outside seating (picnic style or tall tables)
N/A
NA
There tend to be very loud conversations either on the phone or with other people present on the quiet floor during the day. I find this is not a
problem at night when I go, only during the day.
I would say I benefit most from the quiet level of the library and a place where I feel like I can work comfortably.
Bo
I find digital resources useful of course, but also see the value in traditional books. Therefore, maintaining paper resources in general/up to date and
organized like they have been is important.
It is nice how it is usually consistently quiet. It is where I go when I really need to focus.
N/A
Q15 - What would make your library experience more welcoming and inclusive?
open study groups for specific classes
nA
more study rooms
more info about what you can check out and how you can check things out at the lib
i really loved the day when you guys were handing out free food and the staff came and interacted with the students.
fun colors would make it feel more welcoming when you walk in
food
Updating the library (especially the quiet floor)
The events are broadcasted much better than in previous years. It's been a great change, keep it up!
Refueling station
Nothing!
Not sure
Not matter what we need more study spaces, and real book shelves not metal ones.
None
Na
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
More study rooms and update existing study rooms!
More space in between seats, it’s not nice feeling like your seat on top of someone or in their space
More social events in order to meet other students

More quiet floor rooms
More individual study rooms.
More events
More approachable and closer counters.
Maybe put some study tips or time management skill for students.
Maybe a section of books displayed specifically about and written by Hispanics/Latinos. Like books about being Hispanic/Latinx in America,
Latinx/Hispanic history, Hispanic/Latinx poetry, etc. I think maybe even some sort of event during Hispanic heritage month would be cool too!
Maybe a coffee bar or something cool
Making the rules apply to everyone and actually enforcing quiet on the quiet floor
I’m not sure.
It is already welcoming and inclusive
Im happy as is
If we could eat in there
Idk
I'm not sure
I would say the library is very welcoming, not that it has to do with inclusivity but it could use some updating
I would say it is pretty inclusive already
I would say a place to purchase snacks and beverages.
I think what has happened this semester is fantastic and do not have any other recommendations.
I think the library is very welcoming. Generally, I wish there was more individual study rooms on the quiet floor.
I think it is pretty welcoming and inclusive already, the library staff are the friendliest on campus and I love the time I spend in there
I think everything looks good.
I mean maybe just making sure all majors really have that chance to meet their perspn for help. As a Spanish major I honestly had no idea there
was a librarian to help me.
I don't feel like the library is uninclusive. Like you just walk in, it's a library. But I'm a privileged white male so take that with a grain of salt.
I already feel comfortable in the library. I just like how no one is being judged by going to the library.
Honestly if there was a little cafe or something in the library that would be wonderful, especially for late nights studying
Honestly I don't know, I've never felt not welcomed
Highlights of books celebrating diversity
Having more events and creating different and more spaces for the students
Greetings or more smiles
Good
Can the library please be open for longer hours?
Balloons
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Lavery Library's Diversity Fest

Prepared for Prepared by

Diversity, equity, and inclusion support is crucial for every organization to

After thorough research, we concluded hosting an event would be the best

Before planning our campaign, we conducted extensive secondary research. This

93.42% of students surveyed felt welcome in the

Common Themes: In regard to promoting DEI these ideas were discussed:

The library should get more

Our goal was to increase students' perception of Lavery Library as a

Primary Target Audience:

Lavery Library is a welcoming and inclusive place for all on

Objective One: To increase the number of undergraduate students at St. John

Tactic 1: Create Diversity Fest logo

Tactic 2: Create key messaging that will be on all promotional assets

Strategy 3: To create a literature scavenger hunt at the event to increase

Strategy 1: Promote Lavery Library’s Diversity Fest on campus.

Tactic 1: Create a poster with the details of the event.

Strategy 2: Promote Lavery Library’s Diversity Fest on social media.

Tactic 1: Create social media graphics about the event.

Strategy 3: Provide students with an incentive to motivate them to come to Diversity

Tactic 1: Provide free food for attendees at the event.

Challenge 2: Encouraging Engagement with Displays

Opportunity 1: Collaboration with Affinity Groups

Opportunity 2: Utilization of Library Staff Expertise

We decreased the percentage of students who do

84.80% of students feel Lavery Library has become a

To motivate at least 25 St. John Fisher College

We exceeded our objective by more than

77 students attended the 77

43 students completed the Literature Scavenger

1. 93.42% of students surveyed felt welcome in the library.

1. Broughton, K. M. (2019). Belonging, Intentionality, and Study Space for

2. Odede, I. (2012). Public Relations Activities in an Academic Library: The Role of

5. Knapp, C. (2007, January 1). 8 Lessons to Promote Diversity in Public Places.

7. Cruz, A. M. (2019). Intentional integration of diversity ideals in academic libraries:

17. Cruz, A. M. (2019, March 15). Intentional integration of diversity ideals in

Dates, times and locations of focus groups:

● Wednesday, February 23rd

7:00 p.m. focus group

What do you go to the library for?

Studying, printing and doing homework.

What words come to mind when you think of a welcoming place?

Cozy, warm, well-lit, colorful, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable.

Free food and merch/prizes.

How do you hear about student events?

Diversity Fest Toolkit

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● Orienta (on Canva)

Promotional Materials Needed:

Come join us for Diversity Fest hosted by

3/29/22 no copy - just the graphic IG story of our graphic

QID1 - What is your academic class standing?

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

# Field Minimum Maximum Mean Std Deviation Variance Count

# Field Choice Count

1 First-year 27.00% 189

2 Sophomore 23.43% 164

3 Junior 21.29% 149

5 Graduate Student 14.00% 98

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# Field Minimum Maximum Mean Std Deviation Variance Count