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The University of Hong Kong

Library Client Survey

Data Report

October 2014

Contents

Response Statistics ........................................................................................................................................... 1

Weighted Performance Index ....................................................................................................................... 3

Overall Satisfaction ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Best practice categories graphs ...................................................................................................................... 6

If both printed and electronic versions of resources are available, which format do you prefer to

use? ........................................ ......................................................................................................................... 12

Data report ......................... ............................................................................................................................ 15

Total

Which Library do you use most? n %

Main Library 688 54.7%

Dental Library 37 2.9%

Education Library 49 3.9%

Fung Ping Shan Library 18 1.4%

Law Library 84 6.7%

Medical Library 315 25.1%

Music Library 65 5.2%

Unspecified 1 0.1%

Which category describes you?

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Architecture 32 2.5%HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Arts 118 9.4%HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Business and Economics 63 5.0%HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Dentistry 33 2.6%HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Education 103 8.2%HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Engineering 77 6.1%HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Law 62 4.9%

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Medicine 288 22.9%

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Science 114 9.1%

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Social Sciences 95 7.6%

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Other 27 2.1%

SPACE - Student 82 6.5%

SPACE - Staff 12 1.0%

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE - Student 98 7.8%

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE - Staff 16 1.3%

OTHERS - Alumni 22 1.8%

OTHERS - Circle of Friends membership card holder 3 0.2%

OTHERS - Other 8 0.6%

Unspecified 4 0.3%

Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student?

Undergraduate student 669 53.2%

Postgraduate student 415 33.0%

Academic staff 53 4.2%

Non-academic staff 79 6.3%

Not Applicable 18 1.4%

Unspecified 23 1.8%

How often do you come into the Library?

Daily 292 23.2%

2-4 days a week 510 40.6%

Weekly 254 20.2%

Fortnightly 65 5.2%

Monthly 81 6.4%

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) 45 3.6%

Never 1 0.1%

Unspecified 9 0.7%

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Response statistics

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

Response statisticsHow often do you access the Library online?

Daily 299 23.8%

2-4 days a week 392 31.2%

Weekly 279 22.2%

Fortnightly 94 7.5%

Monthly 86 6.8%

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) 92 7.3%

Never 13 1.0%

Unspecified 2 0.2%

How often are you required to be on campus?

Daily 676 53.8%

2-4 days a week 446 35.5%

Weekly 67 5.3%

Fortnightly 11 0.9%

Monthly 11 0.9%

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) 33 2.6%

Never 10 0.8%

Unspecified 3 0.2%

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

Weighted performance index

Communication Service Delivery

Facilities &

Equipment Library Staff

Information

Resources

Weighted

Total

Weighting 15% 22% 18% 20% 25% 100%

October 2014 77.9% 78.6% 79.7% 85.8% 78.8% 80.2%

March 2013 75.7% 77.0% 76.4% 84.7% 77.7% 78.4%

November 2011* 74.6% 75.2% 71.0% 82.4% 76.0% 76.0%

November 2010* 75.4% 75.6% 72.8% 82.0% 76.5% 76.6%

Highest performer in database 84.3% 84.3% 83.7% 94.5% 84.3% 86.2%

Median 76.1% 79.3% 73.6% 88.4% 79.9% 79.7%

Lowest performer in database 70.3% 71.5% 67.4% 85.6% 75.2% 74.4%

Note: * Benchmark data relates to latest survey

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

Weighted performance index

Note: * Benchmark data relates to latest survey

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Overall how satisfied are you with the Library?

Note: * Benchmark data relates to latest survey

5.735.62

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Best practice categories graph

Note: * Benchmark data relates to latest survey

Best practice categories

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Communication Service Delivery Facilities & Equipment Library Staff Information Resources

October 2014March 2013November 2011*November 2010*

Highest

1st quartile

Median

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

Best practice categories graph

Note: * Benchmark data relates to latest survey

Communication

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I am informed about Library services The Library website provides useful information Library signage is clear

October 2014March 2013November 2011*November 2010*

Highest

1st quartile

Median

4th quartile

Lowest

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

Best practice categories graph

Note: * Benchmark data relates to latest survey

Service Delivery

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18

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Opening hoursmeet my needs

Books and articlesI have requested

from otherlibraries and

campuses aredelivered promptly

Electronic enquiryservices (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet

my needs

Face to faceenquiry servicesmeet my needs

The items I’mlooking for on the

Library shelvesare usually there

Library workshops,classes and

tutorials help mewith my learning

and researchneeds

The Libraryanticipates mylearning and

research needs

Self Service (e.g.self check loans,

requests,renewals, holds)meets my needs

October 2014March 2013November 2011*November 2010*

Highest

1st quartile

Median

4th quartile

Lowest

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

Best practice categories graph

Note: * Benchmark data relates to latest survey

Facilities & Equipment

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I can find a place inthe Library to work ina group when I need

to

A computer isavailable when I

need one

Laptop facilities (e.g.desks, power) in the

Library meet myneeds

I can get wirelessaccess in the Library

when I need to

Printing, scanningand photocopying

facilities in theLibrary meet my

needs

I can find a quietplace in the Library

to study when I needto

The Library is a goodplace to study

October 2014March 2013November 2011*November 2010*

Highest

1st quartile

Median

4th quartile

Lowest

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

Best practice categories graph

Note: * Benchmark data relates to latest survey

Library Staff

4 2 1 3

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2

3

4

5

6

7

Library staff treat me fairly andwithout discrimination

Library staff are approachable andhelpful

Library staff provide accurateanswers to my enquiries

Library staff are readily available toassist me

October 2014March 2013November 2011*November 2010*

Highest

1st quartile

Median

4th quartile

Lowest

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Best practice categories graph

Note: * Benchmark data relates to latest survey

Information Resources

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When I am away fromcampus I can accessthe Library resourcesand services I need

The Library website iseasy to use

Find@HKUL is easy touse

Information resourceslocated in the Library(e.g. books, journals,

DVDs) meet mylearning and research

needs

Online resources (e.g.ejournals, databases,

ebooks) meet mylearning and research

needs

Course specificresources (includingshort loans) meet my

learning needs

October 2014March 2013November 2011*November 2010*

Highest

1st quartile

Median

4th quartile

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014If both printed and electronic versions of resources are available, which format do you prefer to use?

Journals

Total responses: 1185 respondents

68%

23%

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40%

60%

80%

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Online Print No preference

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014If both printed and electronic versions of resources are available, which format do you prefer to use?

Books for leisure

Total responses: 1185 respondents

64%

24%

12%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Print Online No preference

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014If both printed and electronic versions of resources are available, which format do you prefer to use?

Books for study / research

Total responses: 1183 respondents

48%

40%

11%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Print Online No preference

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

Total 1257

Mean Rank # %

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.89 1 37 2.94%

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.70 2 47 3.74%

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.67 3 51 4.06%

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.64 4 39 3.10%

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.54 5 118 9.39%

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.49 6 41 3.26%

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.47 7 47 3.74%

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.47 8 30 2.39%

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.46 9 59 4.69%

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.39 10 41 3.26%

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.38 11 55 4.38%

The Library is a good place to study 5.29 12 31 2.47%

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.27 13 51 4.06%

A computer is available when I need one 5.23 14 35 2.78%

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.16 15 43 3.42%

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.15 16 34 2.70%

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.12 17 82 6.52%

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.12 18 33 2.63%

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.12 19 84 6.68%

Library signage is clear 5.11 20 27 2.15%

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.11 21 46 3.66%

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.04 22 110 8.75%

The Library website provides useful information 4.96 23 26 2.07%

Opening hours meet my needs 4.96 23 26 2.07%

The Library website is easy to use 4.83 25 30 2.39%

I am informed about Library services 4.80 26 30 2.39%

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 4.71 27 38 3.02%

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.16 28 79 6.28%

Response statistics: importance (performance N/A)

ImportanceVariable

Respondents who had not used a service, and were therefore not able to rate its performance, were nevertheless able to

rate how important each service attribute is to them. These importance rankings are tabled below. Note that this data is

excluded from, and has no bearing on, the individual and aggregate benchmark scores contained in this report.

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Top 10 factors —All respondents

1257 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.38

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.08

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.00

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.16

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.32

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.01

A computer is available when I need

one5.18

A computer is available when I need

one0.89

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.29Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.00 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.30 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.77

The Library is a good place to study 6.28I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.98 I am informed about Library services 5.40 The Library website is easy to use 0.75

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.24Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.95 The Library website is easy to use 5.41

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.72

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.24 The Library is a good place to study 5.83 Library signage is clear 5.43

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.71

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.21

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.79The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.43

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.68

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.20

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.70I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.45 Opening hours meet my needs 0.68

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.16

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.68

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.45

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.61

The Library website is easy to use 6.16

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.64Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.48

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.59

Factors rated top 10 in importance

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1257 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.38 1 5.98 4

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.32 2 5.64 11

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.29 3 5.59 12

The Library is a good place to study 6.28 4 5.83 6

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.24 5 5.70 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.24 6 6.01 2

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.21 7 6.00 3

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.20 8 5.48 19

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.16 9 5.00 28

The Library website is easy to use 6.16 10 5.41 24

Opening hours meet my needs 6.15 11 5.48 18

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.15 12 5.95 5

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.15 13 6.08 1

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.11 14 5.64 10

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.08 15 5.51 16

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.07 16 5.30 26

A computer is available when I need one 6.07 17 5.18 27

The Library website provides useful information 6.07 18 5.52 15

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.06 19 5.45 20

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.04 20 5.45 21

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.97 21 5.59 13

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.93 22 5.79 7

Library signage is clear 5.89 23 5.43 23

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.89 24 5.43 22

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.80 25 5.68 9

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.70 26 5.55 14

I am informed about Library services 5.63 27 5.40 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.44 28 5.48 17

Mean importance scores —All respondents

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1257 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.08 1 6.15 13

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.01 2 6.24 6

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.00 3 6.21 7

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.98 4 6.38 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.95 5 6.15 12

The Library is a good place to study 5.83 6 6.28 4

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.79 7 5.93 22

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.70 8 6.24 5

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.68 9 5.80 25

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.64 10 6.11 14

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.64 11 6.32 2

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.59 12 6.29 3

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.59 13 5.97 21

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.55 14 5.70 26

The Library website provides useful information 5.52 15 6.07 18

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.51 16 6.08 15

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.48 17 5.44 28

Opening hours meet my needs 5.48 18 6.15 11

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.48 19 6.20 8

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.45 20 6.06 19

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.45 21 6.04 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.43 22 5.89 24

Library signage is clear 5.43 23 5.89 23

The Library website is easy to use 5.41 24 6.16 10

I am informed about Library services 5.40 25 5.63 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.30 26 6.07 16

A computer is available when I need one 5.18 27 6.07 17

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.00 28 6.16 9

Mean performance score —All respondents

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1257 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.16 1 6.16 9

A computer is available when I need one 0.89 2 6.07 17

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.77 3 6.07 16

The Library website is easy to use 0.75 4 6.16 10

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.72 5 6.20 8

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.71 6 6.29 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.68 7 6.32 2

Opening hours meet my needs 0.68 8 6.15 11

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.61 9 6.06 19

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.59 10 6.04 20

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.57 11 6.08 15

The Library website provides useful information 0.54 12 6.07 18

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.54 13 6.24 5

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.47 14 6.11 14

Library signage is clear 0.46 15 5.89 23

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.45 16 5.89 24

The Library is a good place to study 0.45 17 6.28 4

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.40 18 6.38 1

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.39 19 5.97 21

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.23 20 6.24 6

I am informed about Library services 0.22 21 5.63 27

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.22 22 6.21 7

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.20 23 6.15 12

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.15 24 5.70 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.14 25 5.93 22

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.12 26 5.80 25

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.07 27 6.15 13

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.04 28 5.44 28

Mean gap scores —All respondents

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Best practice categories gap grid —All respondents1257 responses

Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

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12 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 11 276,18

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62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 15 282,16,

25 23 22 19 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 14 7 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 5,3 8 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 9 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 1 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 4 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 importance scores by demographic

Which Library do you use most?

Main Library (688 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.40

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.37

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.30

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.29

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.28

Dental Library (37 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.44

A computer is available when I need one 6.39

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.39

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.36

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.30

Education Library (49 responses) Importance mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.16

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.16

The Library is a good place to study 6.15

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.15

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.08

Fung Ping Shan Library (18 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.81

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.76

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.75

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.73

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.67

Law Library (84 responses) Importance mean

The Library is a good place to study 6.71

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.63

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.62

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.48

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.44

Medical Library (315 responses) Importance mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.37

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.34

The Library is a good place to study 6.27

Opening hours meet my needs 6.23

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.21

Music Library (65 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.13

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.07

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.95

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.93

A computer is available when I need one 5.92

Unique factor

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 performance scores by demographic

Which Library do you use most?

Main Library (688 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.01

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.93

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.93

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.89

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.83

Dental Library (37 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.50

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.45

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.44

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.35

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.03

Education Library (49 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.12

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.07

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.90

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.90

The Library is a good place to study 5.88

Fung Ping Shan Library (18 responses) Performance mean

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.27

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.27

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 6.20

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.19

Law Library (84 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.39

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.37

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.26

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.24

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.24

Medical Library (315 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.07

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.06

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.04

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.03

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.97

Music Library (65 responses) Performance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.42

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.20

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.15

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.13

The Library is a good place to study 6.13

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 gap scores by demographic

Which Library do you use most?

Main Library (688 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.43

A computer is available when I need one 1.24

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.94

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.89

The Library website is easy to use 0.86

Dental Library (37 responses) Gap score

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.15

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.09

The Library website is easy to use 0.91

A computer is available when I need one 0.91

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.84

Education Library (49 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.06

A computer is available when I need one 0.87

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.80

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.67

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.61

Fung Ping Shan Library (18 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 2.47

The Library website is easy to use 1.53

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.24

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 1.00

I am informed about Library services 0.89

Law Library (84 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.46

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.15

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 1.14

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.88

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.83

Medical Library (315 responses) Gap score

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.74

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.68

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.64

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.62

The Library website is easy to use 0.58

Music Library (65 responses) Gap score

The Library website is easy to use 0.32

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.23

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.11

A computer is available when I need one 0.03

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.02

Unique factor

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Top 10 factors —Which Library do you use most? - Main Library

688 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.40

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.01

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.78

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.43

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.37Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.93

A computer is available when I need

one4.82

A computer is available when I need

one1.24

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.30

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.93 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.23 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.94

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.29Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.89 Library signage is clear 5.24

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.89

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.28

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.83

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.25 The Library website is easy to use 0.86

The Library is a good place to study 6.28

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.73I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.28 Opening hours meet my needs 0.84

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.25 The Library is a good place to study 5.72

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.33

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.84

The Library website is easy to use 6.22

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.63 I am informed about Library services 5.35Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.78

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.21

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.55 The Library website is easy to use 5.35

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.77

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.21

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.54 Opening hours meet my needs 5.35Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.76

Factors rated top 10 in importance

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688 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.40 1 5.93 3

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.37 2 5.47 16

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.30 3 5.53 12

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.29 4 5.63 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.28 5 5.93 2

The Library is a good place to study 6.28 6 5.72 7

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.25 7 5.89 4

The Library website is easy to use 6.22 8 5.35 20

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.21 9 4.78 28

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.21 10 6.01 1

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.21 11 5.37 18

Opening hours meet my needs 6.19 12 5.35 19

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.18 13 5.54 10

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.18 14 5.23 26

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.17 15 5.83 5

The Library website provides useful information 6.13 16 5.49 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.09 17 5.33 22

A computer is available when I need one 6.06 18 4.82 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.04 19 5.25 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.01 20 5.54 11

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.96 21 5.73 6

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.96 22 5.37 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.95 23 5.28 23

Library signage is clear 5.93 24 5.24 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.80 25 5.55 9

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.73 26 5.50 13

I am informed about Library services 5.65 27 5.35 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.48 28 5.48 15

Mean importance scores —Which Library do you use most? - Main Library

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

688 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.01 1 6.21 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.93 2 6.28 5

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.93 3 6.40 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.89 4 6.25 7

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.83 5 6.17 15

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.73 6 5.96 21

The Library is a good place to study 5.72 7 6.28 6

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.63 8 6.29 4

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.55 9 5.80 25

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.54 10 6.18 13

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.54 11 6.01 20

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.53 12 6.30 3

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.50 13 5.73 26

The Library website provides useful information 5.49 14 6.13 16

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.48 15 5.48 28

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.47 16 6.37 2

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.37 17 5.96 22

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.37 18 6.21 11

Opening hours meet my needs 5.35 19 6.19 12

The Library website is easy to use 5.35 20 6.22 8

I am informed about Library services 5.35 21 5.65 27

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.33 22 6.09 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.28 23 5.95 23

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.25 24 6.04 19

Library signage is clear 5.24 25 5.93 24

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.23 26 6.18 14

A computer is available when I need one 4.82 27 6.06 18

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.78 28 6.21 9

Mean performance score —Which Library do you use most? - Main Library

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688 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.43 1 6.21 9

A computer is available when I need one 1.24 2 6.06 18

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.94 3 6.18 14

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.89 4 6.37 2

The Library website is easy to use 0.86 5 6.22 8

Opening hours meet my needs 0.84 6 6.19 12

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.84 7 6.21 11

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.78 8 6.04 19

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.77 9 6.30 3

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.76 10 6.09 17

Library signage is clear 0.69 11 5.93 24

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.67 12 5.95 23

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.66 13 6.29 4

The Library website provides useful information 0.64 14 6.13 16

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.64 15 6.18 13

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.59 16 5.96 22

The Library is a good place to study 0.55 17 6.28 6

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.48 18 6.40 1

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.47 19 6.01 20

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.36 20 6.25 7

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.36 21 6.28 5

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.34 22 6.17 15

I am informed about Library services 0.30 23 5.65 27

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.24 24 5.80 25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.23 25 5.73 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.22 26 5.96 21

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.19 27 6.21 10

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.01 28 5.48 28

Mean gap scores —Which Library do you use most? - Main Library

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Best practice categories gap grid —Which Library do you use most? - Main Library

688 responses

Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 24 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 13 26 12 21 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

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61 15 25 2 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

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5 7 8 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 3 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 9 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 1 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 4 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which Library do you use most? - Dental Library

37 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.44

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.50

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

4.77 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.15

A computer is available when I need

one6.39

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.45 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.94

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.09

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.39Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.44 I am informed about Library services 4.97 The Library website is easy to use 0.91

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.36

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.35

The Library website provides useful

information5.14

A computer is available when I need

one0.91

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.30

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

6.03The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.17

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.84

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.28

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.00

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.19

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.70

The Library is a good place to study 6.27I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.97 Opening hours meet my needs 5.23 Opening hours meet my needs 0.69

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.26 The Library is a good place to study 5.91 The Library website is easy to use 5.30

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.64

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.26

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.88 Library signage is clear 5.33Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.53

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.26

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.83

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.34I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to0.44

Factors rated top 10 in importance

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37 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.44 1 6.00 6

A computer is available when I need one 6.39 2 5.48 16

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.39 2 5.70 12

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.36 4 5.97 7

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.30 5 6.45 2

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.28 6 5.19 23

The Library is a good place to study 6.27 7 5.91 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.26 8 6.35 4

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.26 8 6.44 3

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.26 8 6.50 1

The Library website is easy to use 6.21 11 5.30 21

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.19 12 5.34 19

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.19 12 5.81 11

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.15 14 5.52 15

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.09 15 4.94 27

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.06 16 5.88 9

Opening hours meet my needs 5.91 17 5.23 22

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.91 18 5.62 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.90 19 5.37 18

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.79 20 6.03 5

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.64 21 5.39 17

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.64 21 5.64 13

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.63 23 5.83 10

Library signage is clear 5.63 24 5.33 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.60 25 5.17 24

The Library website provides useful information 5.43 26 5.14 25

I am informed about Library services 5.09 27 4.97 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.97 28 4.77 28

Mean importance scores —Which Library do you use most? - Dental Library

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37 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.50 1 6.26 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.45 2 6.30 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.44 3 6.26 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.35 4 6.26 8

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.03 5 5.79 20

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.00 6 6.44 1

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.97 7 6.36 4

The Library is a good place to study 5.91 8 6.27 7

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.88 9 6.06 16

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.83 10 5.63 23

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.81 11 6.19 12

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.70 12 6.39 2

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.64 13 5.64 21

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.62 14 5.91 18

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.52 15 6.15 14

A computer is available when I need one 5.48 16 6.39 2

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.39 17 5.64 21

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.37 18 5.90 19

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.34 19 6.19 12

Library signage is clear 5.33 20 5.63 24

The Library website is easy to use 5.30 21 6.21 11

Opening hours meet my needs 5.23 22 5.91 17

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.19 23 6.28 6

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.17 24 5.60 25

The Library website provides useful information 5.14 25 5.43 26

I am informed about Library services 4.97 26 5.09 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.94 27 6.09 15

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.77 28 4.97 28

Mean performance score —Which Library do you use most? - Dental Library

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

37 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.15 1 6.09 15

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.09 2 6.28 6

The Library website is easy to use 0.91 3 6.21 11

A computer is available when I need one 0.91 3 6.39 2

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.84 5 6.19 12

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.70 6 6.39 2

Opening hours meet my needs 0.69 7 5.91 17

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.64 8 6.15 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.53 9 5.90 19

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.44 10 6.44 1

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.43 11 5.60 25

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.39 12 6.36 4

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.38 13 6.19 12

The Library is a good place to study 0.36 14 6.27 7

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.29 15 5.91 18

Library signage is clear 0.29 16 5.63 24

The Library website provides useful information 0.29 17 5.43 26

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.25 18 5.64 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.20 19 4.97 28

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.18 20 6.06 16

I am informed about Library services 0.11 21 5.09 27

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.00 22 5.64 21

Library staff are readily available to assist me -0.09 23 6.26 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries -0.15 24 6.30 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful -0.18 25 6.26 8

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs -0.20 26 5.63 23

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.24 27 6.26 8

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs -0.24 28 5.79 20

Mean gap scores —Which Library do you use most? - Dental Library

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Best practice categories gap grid —Which Library do you use most? - Dental Library37 responses

Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 15 2413,17

64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 11 1220,22

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63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

6226,27

16 18 62 Median 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 28 23 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 6 25 14 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 8 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 5 3 9 7 10 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 2 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 1 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 4 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which Library do you use most? - Education Library

49 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.16Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.12

A computer is available when I need

one4.95

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.06

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.16

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.07 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.98

A computer is available when I need

one0.87

The Library is a good place to study 6.15Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.90

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.98 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.80

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.15

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.90 I am informed about Library services 5.18

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.67

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.08 The Library is a good place to study 5.88

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.19I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.61

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.05

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.87 The Library website is easy to use 5.23

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.58

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.05

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.67

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.24

The Library website provides useful

information0.54

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.04 Opening hours meet my needs 5.64

The Library website provides useful

information5.33 The Library website is easy to use 0.53

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to6.03

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.61 Library signage is clear 5.35I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.49

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.02

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.56

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.38

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.48

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49 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.16 1 5.49 14

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.16 1 5.90 4

The Library is a good place to study 6.15 3 5.88 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.15 3 6.07 2

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.08 5 5.87 6

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.05 6 5.67 7

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.05 7 5.56 10

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.04 8 4.98 26

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.03 9 5.42 16

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.02 10 5.90 3

Opening hours meet my needs 6.00 11 5.64 8

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.93 12 5.45 15

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.90 13 5.61 9

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.90 13 6.12 1

The Library website provides useful information 5.87 15 5.33 21

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.86 16 5.38 19

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.86 16 5.53 13

A computer is available when I need one 5.82 18 4.95 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.82 19 5.24 22

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.78 20 4.98 27

The Library website is easy to use 5.76 21 5.23 23

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.75 22 5.56 11

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.69 23 5.55 12

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.66 24 5.40 18

Library signage is clear 5.53 25 5.35 20

I am informed about Library services 5.44 26 5.18 25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.37 27 5.41 17

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.86 28 5.19 24

Mean importance scores —Which Library do you use most? - Education Library

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49 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.12 1 5.90 13

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.07 2 6.15 3

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.90 3 6.02 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.90 4 6.16 1

The Library is a good place to study 5.88 5 6.15 3

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.87 6 6.08 5

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.67 7 6.05 6

Opening hours meet my needs 5.64 8 6.00 11

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.61 9 5.90 13

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.56 10 6.05 7

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.56 11 5.75 22

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.55 12 5.69 23

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.53 13 5.86 16

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.49 14 6.16 1

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.45 15 5.93 12

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.42 16 6.03 9

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.41 17 5.37 27

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.40 18 5.66 24

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.38 19 5.86 16

Library signage is clear 5.35 20 5.53 25

The Library website provides useful information 5.33 21 5.87 15

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.24 22 5.82 19

The Library website is easy to use 5.23 23 5.76 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.19 24 4.86 28

I am informed about Library services 5.18 25 5.44 26

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.98 26 6.04 8

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.98 27 5.78 20

A computer is available when I need one 4.95 28 5.82 18

Mean performance score —Which Library do you use most? - Education Library

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49 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.06 1 6.04 8

A computer is available when I need one 0.87 2 5.82 18

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.80 3 5.78 20

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.67 4 6.16 1

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.61 5 6.03 9

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.58 6 5.82 19

The Library website provides useful information 0.54 7 5.87 15

The Library website is easy to use 0.53 8 5.76 21

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.49 9 6.05 7

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.48 10 5.86 16

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.47 11 5.93 12

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.38 12 6.05 6

Opening hours meet my needs 0.36 13 6.00 11

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.34 14 5.86 16

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.29 15 5.90 13

The Library is a good place to study 0.27 16 6.15 3

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.26 17 5.66 24

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.26 18 6.16 1

I am informed about Library services 0.25 19 5.44 26

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.21 20 6.08 5

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.19 21 5.75 22

Library signage is clear 0.18 22 5.53 25

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.14 23 5.69 23

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.12 24 6.02 10

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.08 25 6.15 3

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs -0.04 26 5.37 27

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.22 27 5.90 13

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.33 28 4.86 28

Mean gap scores —Which Library do you use most? - Education Library

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Best practice categories gap grid —Which Library do you use most? - Education Library

49 responses

Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 2412,21

20 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 18 17 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 11 146,13

22 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 2 167,23

26 19 59 Median 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

5815,28

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10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 5 8 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 3 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 1 9 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 4 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

Top 10 factors —Which Library do you use most? - Fung Ping Shan Library

18 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.81

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

6.27The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.29

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there2.47

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.76

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.27 The Library website is easy to use 4.82 The Library website is easy to use 1.53

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.75

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.27 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.00 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.24

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.73

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs6.20 I am informed about Library services 5.11

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs1.00

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.67

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.19

A computer is available when I need

one5.33 I am informed about Library services 0.89

The Library is a good place to study 6.59Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.19

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.36

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.88

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.50I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.18

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.44I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to0.88

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.47 The Library is a good place to study 6.18

The Library website provides useful

information5.50

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.81

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.47

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.94

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.53The Library website provides useful

information0.78

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.44

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.93

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.58Library staff are readily available to

assist me0.73

Factors rated top 10 in importance

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18 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.81 1 5.94 9

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.76 2 4.29 28

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.75 3 6.19 5

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.73 4 6.27 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.67 5 5.93 10

The Library is a good place to study 6.59 6 6.18 7

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.50 7 5.93 10

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.47 8 6.18 7

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.47 9 6.27 1

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.44 10 5.63 18

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.41 11 5.53 20

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.40 12 6.27 1

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.38 13 6.19 5

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.36 14 5.36 23

The Library website is easy to use 6.35 15 4.82 27

Library signage is clear 6.33 16 5.78 12

The Library website provides useful information 6.28 17 5.50 21

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.24 18 5.00 26

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.24 18 5.76 13

Opening hours meet my needs 6.22 20 5.72 14

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 6.22 20 5.72 14

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.07 22 5.71 16

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 6.07 23 6.20 4

I am informed about Library services 6.00 24 5.11 25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 6.00 24 5.71 16

A computer is available when I need one 5.73 26 5.33 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.67 27 5.58 19

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.56 28 5.44 22

Mean importance scores —Which Library do you use most? - Fung Ping Shan Library

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014

18 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.27 1 6.40 12

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.27 1 6.47 9

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.27 1 6.73 4

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 6.20 4 6.07 23

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.19 5 6.38 13

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.19 5 6.75 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.18 7 6.47 8

The Library is a good place to study 6.18 7 6.59 6

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.94 9 6.81 1

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.93 10 6.50 7

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.93 10 6.67 5

Library signage is clear 5.78 12 6.33 16

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.76 13 6.24 18

Opening hours meet my needs 5.72 14 6.22 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.72 14 6.22 20

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.71 16 6.00 24

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.71 16 6.07 22

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.63 18 6.44 10

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.58 19 5.67 27

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.53 20 6.41 11

The Library website provides useful information 5.50 21 6.28 17

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.44 22 5.56 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.36 23 6.36 14

A computer is available when I need one 5.33 24 5.73 26

I am informed about Library services 5.11 25 6.00 24

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.00 26 6.24 18

The Library website is easy to use 4.82 27 6.35 15

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.29 28 6.76 2

Mean performance score —Which Library do you use most? - Fung Ping Shan Library

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18 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 2.47 1 6.76 2

The Library website is easy to use 1.53 2 6.35 15

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.24 3 6.24 18

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 1.00 4 6.36 14

I am informed about Library services 0.89 5 6.00 24

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.88 6 6.41 11

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.88 7 6.81 1

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.81 8 6.44 10

The Library website provides useful information 0.78 9 6.28 17

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.73 10 6.67 5

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.57 11 6.50 7

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.56 12 6.75 3

Library signage is clear 0.56 13 6.33 16

Opening hours meet my needs 0.50 14 6.22 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.50 14 6.22 20

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.47 16 6.24 18

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.47 17 6.73 4

The Library is a good place to study 0.41 18 6.59 6

A computer is available when I need one 0.40 19 5.73 26

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.36 20 6.07 22

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.29 21 6.47 8

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.29 22 6.00 24

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.20 23 6.47 9

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.19 24 6.38 13

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.13 25 6.40 12

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.13 26 5.56 28

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.08 27 5.67 27

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs -0.13 28 6.07 23

Mean gap scores —Which Library do you use most? - Fung Ping Shan Library

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Best practice categories gap grid —Which Library do you use most? - Fung Ping Shan Library

18 responses

Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 11 17 20 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 22 21 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 12 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 23 13 19 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 27 25 26 24 18 8 64 Median 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 2 3 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 28 6,5 16 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 14 10 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 1 9 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 15 7 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 4 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which Library do you use most? - Law Library

84 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

The Library is a good place to study 6.71Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.39

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.84

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.46

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.63

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.37

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.18

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to1.15

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.62

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.26 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.23

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs1.14

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs6.48

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.24

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.33

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.88

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.44I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.24

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.34

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.83

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.42

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

6.00The Library website provides useful

information5.38

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.80

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.39Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.97 I am informed about Library services 5.38 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.80

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.38 The Library is a good place to study 5.95 Opening hours meet my needs 5.40 The Library is a good place to study 0.76

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.33

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.78

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.41The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs0.72

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.32

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.72

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my5.41 Opening hours meet my needs 0.71

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library is a good place to study 6.71 1 5.95 8

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.63 2 5.47 18

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.62 3 6.24 5

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.48 4 5.33 25

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.44 5 5.56 11

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.42 6 6.24 4

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.39 7 5.78 9

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.38 8 6.37 2

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.33 9 6.39 1

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.32 10 5.53 15

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.30 11 4.84 28

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.27 12 5.72 10

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.26 13 6.26 3

The Library website is easy to use 6.19 14 5.50 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.18 15 5.34 24

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.16 16 5.53 14

Opening hours meet my needs 6.10 17 5.40 21

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.10 18 5.55 12

The Library website provides useful information 6.08 19 5.38 23

A computer is available when I need one 6.03 20 5.54 13

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.03 21 5.23 26

Library signage is clear 5.99 22 5.52 16

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.99 23 6.00 6

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.97 24 5.97 7

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.90 25 5.18 27

I am informed about Library services 5.78 26 5.38 22

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.69 27 5.41 19

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.43 28 5.41 20

Mean importance scores —Which Library do you use most? - Law Library

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.39 1 6.33 9

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.37 2 6.38 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.26 3 6.26 13

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.24 4 6.42 6

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.24 5 6.62 3

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.00 6 5.99 23

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.97 7 5.97 24

The Library is a good place to study 5.95 8 6.71 1

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.78 9 6.39 7

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.72 10 6.27 12

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.56 11 6.44 5

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.55 12 6.10 18

A computer is available when I need one 5.54 13 6.03 20

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.53 14 6.16 16

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.53 15 6.32 10

Library signage is clear 5.52 16 5.99 22

The Library website is easy to use 5.50 17 6.19 14

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.47 18 6.63 2

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.41 19 5.69 27

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.41 20 5.43 28

Opening hours meet my needs 5.40 21 6.10 17

I am informed about Library services 5.38 22 5.78 26

The Library website provides useful information 5.38 23 6.08 19

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.34 24 6.18 15

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.33 25 6.48 4

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.23 26 6.03 21

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.18 27 5.90 25

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.84 28 6.30 11

Mean performance score —Which Library do you use most? - Law Library

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84 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.46 1 6.30 11

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.15 2 6.63 2

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 1.14 3 6.48 4

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.88 4 6.44 5

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.83 5 6.18 15

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.80 6 6.32 10

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.80 7 6.03 21

The Library is a good place to study 0.76 8 6.71 1

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.72 9 5.90 25

Opening hours meet my needs 0.71 10 6.10 17

The Library website provides useful information 0.70 11 6.08 19

The Library website is easy to use 0.69 12 6.19 14

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.64 13 6.16 16

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.61 14 6.39 7

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.55 15 6.10 18

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.55 16 6.27 12

A computer is available when I need one 0.49 17 6.03 20

Library signage is clear 0.47 18 5.99 22

I am informed about Library services 0.39 19 5.78 26

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.38 20 6.62 3

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.28 21 5.69 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.18 22 6.42 6

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.03 23 5.43 28

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.02 24 6.38 8

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.00 25 5.97 24

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.00 26 6.26 13

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs -0.01 27 5.99 23

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.05 28 6.33 9

Mean gap scores —Which Library do you use most? - Law Library

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 12 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 13 17 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 25 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 24 26 21 20 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 11 18 16 22 19 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

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61 6,2 7 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

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59 5 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 1 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 9 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 4 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which Library do you use most? - Medical Library

315 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.37

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.07

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.40

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.74

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.34

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.06

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.45

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there0.68

The Library is a good place to study 6.27Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.04 I am informed about Library services 5.53

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.64

Opening hours meet my needs 6.23Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.03

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.54I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.62

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.21I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.97 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.56 The Library website is easy to use 0.58

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to6.20 The Library is a good place to study 5.91

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.58 Opening hours meet my needs 0.55

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.19

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.82 The Library website is easy to use 5.59A computer is available when I need

one0.49

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.18

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.81

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.59

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.47

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.18

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.80

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my

needs

5.64 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.47

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.17

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.77

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.65The Library website provides useful

information0.43

Factors rated top 10 in importance

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315 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.37 1 5.74 12

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.34 2 5.97 5

The Library is a good place to study 6.27 3 5.91 6

Opening hours meet my needs 6.23 4 5.69 15

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.21 5 5.82 7

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.20 6 5.58 23

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.19 7 5.73 14

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.18 8 5.45 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.18 9 6.06 2

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.17 10 6.04 3

The Library website is easy to use 6.17 11 5.59 22

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.14 12 5.81 8

A computer is available when I need one 6.14 13 5.66 18

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.14 14 6.03 4

The Library website provides useful information 6.10 15 5.68 16

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.10 16 6.07 1

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.08 17 5.40 28

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.03 18 5.65 19

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.03 19 5.77 10

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.03 20 5.56 24

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.99 21 5.67 17

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.95 22 5.80 9

Library signage is clear 5.94 23 5.76 11

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.85 24 5.59 21

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.82 25 5.73 13

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.73 26 5.64 20

I am informed about Library services 5.63 27 5.53 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.47 28 5.54 25

Mean importance scores —Which Library do you use most? - Medical Library

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315 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.07 1 6.10 16

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.06 2 6.18 9

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.04 3 6.17 10

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.03 4 6.14 14

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.97 5 6.34 2

The Library is a good place to study 5.91 6 6.27 3

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.82 7 6.21 5

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.81 8 6.14 12

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.80 9 5.95 22

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.77 10 6.03 19

Library signage is clear 5.76 11 5.94 23

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.74 12 6.37 1

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.73 13 5.82 25

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.73 14 6.19 7

Opening hours meet my needs 5.69 15 6.23 4

The Library website provides useful information 5.68 16 6.10 15

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.67 17 5.99 21

A computer is available when I need one 5.66 18 6.14 13

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.65 19 6.03 18

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.64 20 5.73 26

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.59 21 5.85 24

The Library website is easy to use 5.59 22 6.17 11

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.58 23 6.20 6

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.56 24 6.03 20

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.54 25 5.47 28

I am informed about Library services 5.53 26 5.63 27

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.45 27 6.18 8

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.40 28 6.08 17

Mean performance score —Which Library do you use most? - Medical Library

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315 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.74 1 6.18 8

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.68 2 6.08 17

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.64 3 6.37 1

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.62 4 6.20 6

The Library website is easy to use 0.58 5 6.17 11

Opening hours meet my needs 0.55 6 6.23 4

A computer is available when I need one 0.49 7 6.14 13

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.47 8 6.19 7

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.47 9 6.03 20

The Library website provides useful information 0.43 10 6.10 15

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.38 11 6.21 5

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.38 12 6.03 18

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.37 13 6.34 2

The Library is a good place to study 0.35 14 6.27 3

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.33 15 6.14 12

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.32 16 5.99 21

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.27 17 5.85 24

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.26 18 6.03 19

Library signage is clear 0.17 19 5.94 23

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.15 20 5.95 22

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.13 21 6.17 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.12 22 6.18 9

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.10 23 6.14 14

I am informed about Library services 0.10 24 5.63 27

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.09 25 5.73 26

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.09 26 5.82 25

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.03 27 6.10 16

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.08 28 5.47 28

Mean gap scores —Which Library do you use most? - Medical Library

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315 responses

Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 13 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 12 17 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 1814,27

6,24

26 20 21 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 112,15

16 22 19 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

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25 23 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 5 8,3 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 9 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 1 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 4 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which Library do you use most? - Music Library

65 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.13

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.42 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.32 The Library website is easy to use 0.32

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.07

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to6.20 The Library website is easy to use 5.37 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.23

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.95

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs6.15

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.63

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there0.11

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.93

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.13 Library signage is clear 5.67

A computer is available when I need

one0.03

A computer is available when I need

one5.92 The Library is a good place to study 6.13

The Library website provides useful

information5.70

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.02

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.90Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.07

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.77

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs-0.02

The Library is a good place to study 5.89

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.05

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.83

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

-0.12

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.85Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.05

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.84

The Library website provides useful

information-0.12

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.85Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.03

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.85

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

-0.15

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.83

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.03 I am informed about Library services 5.85

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

-0.15

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.13 1 6.42 1

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.07 2 6.05 7

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.95 3 6.13 4

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.93 4 6.15 3

A computer is available when I need one 5.92 5 5.89 17

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.90 6 6.05 7

The Library is a good place to study 5.89 7 6.13 5

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.85 8 5.97 15

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.85 8 6.00 12

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.83 10 6.20 2

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.82 11 5.84 21

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.75 12 6.00 12

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.75 13 5.63 26

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.73 14 6.03 9

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.73 14 6.07 6

The Library website is easy to use 5.69 16 5.37 27

Opening hours meet my needs 5.65 17 5.86 18

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.65 17 6.00 12

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.62 19 6.03 9

The Library website provides useful information 5.58 20 5.70 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.58 21 5.83 22

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.55 22 5.32 28

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.55 22 5.77 23

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.53 24 5.93 16

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.53 25 6.02 11

I am informed about Library services 5.51 26 5.85 19

Library signage is clear 5.47 27 5.67 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.44 28 5.85 20

Mean importance scores —Which Library do you use most? - Music Library

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.42 1 6.13 1

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.20 2 5.83 10

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.15 3 5.93 4

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.13 4 5.95 3

The Library is a good place to study 6.13 5 5.89 7

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.07 6 5.73 14

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.05 7 5.90 6

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.05 7 6.07 2

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.03 9 5.62 19

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.03 9 5.73 14

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 6.02 11 5.53 25

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.00 12 5.65 17

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.00 12 5.75 12

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.00 12 5.85 8

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.97 15 5.85 8

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.93 16 5.53 24

A computer is available when I need one 5.89 17 5.92 5

Opening hours meet my needs 5.86 18 5.65 17

I am informed about Library services 5.85 19 5.51 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.85 20 5.44 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.84 21 5.82 11

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.83 22 5.58 21

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.77 23 5.55 22

The Library website provides useful information 5.70 24 5.58 20

Library signage is clear 5.67 25 5.47 27

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.63 26 5.75 13

The Library website is easy to use 5.37 27 5.69 16

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.32 28 5.55 22

Mean performance score —Which Library do you use most? - Music Library

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65 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library website is easy to use 0.32 1 5.69 16

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.23 2 5.55 22

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.11 3 5.75 13

A computer is available when I need one 0.03 4 5.92 5

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.02 5 6.07 2

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs -0.02 6 5.82 11

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need -0.12 7 5.85 8

The Library website provides useful information -0.12 8 5.58 20

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs -0.15 9 5.90 6

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs -0.15 10 5.85 8

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to -0.18 11 5.95 3

Library signage is clear -0.20 12 5.47 27

Opening hours meet my needs -0.21 13 5.65 17

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs -0.22 14 5.93 4

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs -0.23 15 5.55 22

The Library is a good place to study -0.24 16 5.89 7

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries -0.25 17 5.75 12

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly -0.25 18 5.58 21

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to -0.28 19 6.13 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me -0.30 20 5.73 14

Library staff are approachable and helpful -0.33 21 5.73 14

I am informed about Library services -0.35 22 5.51 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs -0.35 23 5.65 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to -0.37 24 5.83 10

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs -0.40 25 5.53 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.41 26 5.44 28

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.42 27 5.62 19

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs -0.48 28 5.53 25

Mean gap scores —Which Library do you use most? - Music Library

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Best practice categories gap grid —Which Library do you use most? - Music Library

65 responses

Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

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56 2 7 19 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

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54 4 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 importance scores by demographic

Which category describes you?

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Architecture (32 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.48

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.46

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.41

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.38

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.35

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Arts (118 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.36

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.29

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.24

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.21

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.19

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Business and Economics (63 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.49

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.43

The Library is a good place to study 6.39

Opening hours meet my needs 6.34

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.25

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Dentistry (33 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.56

A computer is available when I need one 6.50

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.38

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.36

The Library is a good place to study 6.31

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Education (103 responses) Importance mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.47

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.39

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.37

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.36

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.34

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Engineering (77 responses) Importance mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.27

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.25

The Library is a good place to study 6.16

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.15

The Library website is easy to use 6.13

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Law (62 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.82

The Library is a good place to study 6.79

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.75

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.68

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.67

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 importance scores by demographic

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HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Medicine (288 responses) Importance mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.36

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.32

The Library is a good place to study 6.27

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.23

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.23

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Science (114 responses) Importance mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.54

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.47

The Library is a good place to study 6.45

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.40

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.31

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Social Sciences (95 responses) Importance mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.36

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.31

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.28

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.26

The Library is a good place to study 6.26

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Other (27 responses) Importance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.19

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.18

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.12

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.10

The Library website is easy to use 6.08

SPACE - Student (82 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.52

The Library is a good place to study 6.43

Opening hours meet my needs 6.40

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.35

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.35

SPACE - Staff (12 responses) Importance mean

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.27

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.20

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.08

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.00

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.00

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE - Student (98 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.46

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.35

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.34

The Library is a good place to study 6.34

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.32

Unique factor

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 importance scores by demographic

Which category describes you?

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE - Staff (16 responses) Importance mean

The Library website is easy to use 6.70

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.64

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.58

The Library website provides useful information 6.50

The Library is a good place to study 6.45

OTHERS - Alumni (22 responses) Importance mean

The Library is a good place to study 6.47

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.39

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.28

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.18

The Library website provides useful information 6.15

Unique factor

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 performance scores by demographic

Which category describes you?

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Architecture (32 responses) Performance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.21

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.18

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.83

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.83

The Library is a good place to study 5.71

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Arts (118 responses) Performance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.10

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.99

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.91

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.87

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.86

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Business and Economics (63 responses) Performance mean

The Library is a good place to study 5.94

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.90

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.90

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.86

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.86

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Dentistry (33 responses) Performance mean

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.36

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.33

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.27

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.24

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.03

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Education (103 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.08

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.06

The Library is a good place to study 6.04

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.00

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.95

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Engineering (77 responses) Performance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.03

The Library is a good place to study 5.88

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.81

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.80

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.78

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Law (62 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.42

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.36

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.36

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.25

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.21

Unique factor

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 performance scores by demographic

Which category describes you?

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Medicine (288 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.06

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.03

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.03

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.01

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.95

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Science (114 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.19

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.18

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.02

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.01

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.79

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Social Sciences (95 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.09

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.03

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.01

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.98

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.89

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Other (27 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.00

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.92

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.88

Opening hours meet my needs 5.88

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.81

SPACE - Student (82 responses) Performance mean

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.22

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.14

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.11

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.06

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.00

SPACE - Staff (12 responses) Performance mean

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.60

The Library is a good place to study 5.50

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.44

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.44

Opening hours meet my needs 5.42

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE - Student (98 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.25

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.21

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.20

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.15

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.96

Unique factor

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 performance scores by demographic

Which category describes you?

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE - Staff (16 responses) Performance mean

The Library is a good place to study 5.82

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.78

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.75

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.67

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.58

OTHERS - Alumni (22 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.28

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.17

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.12

The Library is a good place to study 6.12

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.11

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 gap scores by demographic

Which category describes you?

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Architecture (32 responses) Gap score

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.81

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.42

A computer is available when I need one 1.33

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.22

The Library website is easy to use 1.14

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Arts (118 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.06

The Library website is easy to use 0.80

A computer is available when I need one 0.71

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.61

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Business and Economics (63 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.47

A computer is available when I need one 1.46

Opening hours meet my needs 1.31

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 1.22

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 1.00

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Dentistry (33 responses) Gap score

A computer is available when I need one 1.31

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.25

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.00

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 1.00

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.97

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Education (103 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.54

A computer is available when I need one 1.11

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.94

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.84

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.71

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Engineering (77 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.01

A computer is available when I need one 0.92

The Library website is easy to use 0.87

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.78

The Library website provides useful information 0.67

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Law (62 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 2.02

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 1.35

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.32

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.10

Opening hours meet my needs 1.08

Unique factor

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 gap scores by demographic

Which category describes you?

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Medicine (288 responses) Gap score

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.75

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.73

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.67

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.66

The Library website is easy to use 0.58

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Science (114 responses) Gap score

A computer is available when I need one 1.51

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.39

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.94

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.93

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.82

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Social Sciences (95 responses) Gap score

A computer is available when I need one 1.32

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.25

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.11

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.05

The Library website is easy to use 0.97

HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Other (27 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.16

The Library website is easy to use 0.96

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.76

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.76

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.73

SPACE - Student (82 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.29

Opening hours meet my needs 1.09

The Library website is easy to use 0.86

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.73

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.71

SPACE - Staff (12 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.36

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 1.20

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.20

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 1.10

Library staff are readily available to assist me 1.00

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE - Student (98 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.03

A computer is available when I need one 0.90

Opening hours meet my needs 0.85

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.79

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.73

Unique factor

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 gap scores by demographic

Which category describes you?

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE - Staff (16 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.92

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 1.74

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 1.50

The Library website is easy to use 1.45

Library signage is clear 1.43

OTHERS - Alumni (22 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.79

A computer is available when I need one 0.78

The Library website is easy to use 0.58

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.56

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.53

Unique factor

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Architecture

32 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.48

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.21 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.54 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.81

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.46

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.18

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.55

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.42

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.41

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.83A computer is available when I need

one4.63

A computer is available when I need

one1.33

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.38

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.83 Library signage is clear 4.90

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.22

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.35 The Library is a good place to study 5.71 The Library website is easy to use 5.00 The Library website is easy to use 1.14

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.31

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.66

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.04Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs1.11

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.26Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.59

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.08

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

0.92

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.23I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.57

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.12

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.88

The Library is a good place to study 6.18

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.48The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.13 Opening hours meet my needs 0.88

The Library website is easy to use 6.14Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.45 Opening hours meet my needs 5.19

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.85

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.48 1 6.21 1

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.46 2 6.18 2

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.41 3 5.30 14

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.38 4 5.83 3

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.35 5 4.54 28

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.31 6 5.66 6

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.26 7 5.04 23

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.23 8 5.31 13

The Library is a good place to study 6.18 9 5.71 5

The Library website is easy to use 6.14 10 5.00 24

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.14 10 5.33 12

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.14 10 5.57 8

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.12 13 5.23 16

Opening hours meet my needs 6.06 14 5.19 19

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.04 15 5.19 18

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.03 16 5.59 7

The Library website provides useful information 6.00 17 5.28 15

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.97 18 4.55 27

A computer is available when I need one 5.96 19 4.63 26

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.88 20 5.08 22

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.83 21 5.48 9

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.81 22 5.13 20

I am informed about Library services 5.75 23 5.34 11

Library signage is clear 5.71 24 4.90 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.71 24 5.45 10

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.69 26 5.83 3

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.59 27 5.23 17

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.15 28 5.12 21

Mean importance scores —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Architecture

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.21 1 6.48 1

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.18 2 6.46 2

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.83 3 5.69 26

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.83 3 6.38 4

The Library is a good place to study 5.71 5 6.18 9

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.66 6 6.31 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.59 7 6.03 16

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.57 8 6.14 10

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.48 9 5.83 21

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.45 10 5.71 24

I am informed about Library services 5.34 11 5.75 23

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.33 12 6.14 10

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.31 13 6.23 8

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.30 14 6.41 3

The Library website provides useful information 5.28 15 6.00 17

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.23 16 6.12 13

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.23 17 5.59 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.19 18 6.04 15

Opening hours meet my needs 5.19 19 6.06 14

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.13 20 5.81 22

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.12 21 5.15 28

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.08 22 5.88 20

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.04 23 6.26 7

The Library website is easy to use 5.00 24 6.14 10

Library signage is clear 4.90 25 5.71 24

A computer is available when I need one 4.63 26 5.96 19

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.55 27 5.97 18

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.54 28 6.35 5

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.81 1 6.35 5

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.42 2 5.97 18

A computer is available when I need one 1.33 3 5.96 19

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.22 4 6.26 7

The Library website is easy to use 1.14 5 6.14 10

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.11 6 6.41 3

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.92 7 6.23 8

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.88 8 6.12 13

Opening hours meet my needs 0.88 9 6.06 14

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.85 10 6.04 15

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.81 11 6.14 10

Library signage is clear 0.81 12 5.71 24

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.80 13 5.88 20

The Library website provides useful information 0.72 14 6.00 17

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.68 15 5.81 22

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.66 16 6.31 6

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.57 17 6.14 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.55 18 6.38 4

The Library is a good place to study 0.46 19 6.18 9

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.45 20 6.03 16

I am informed about Library services 0.41 21 5.75 23

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.36 22 5.59 27

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.35 23 5.83 21

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.29 24 6.46 2

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.28 25 6.48 1

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.26 26 5.71 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.04 27 5.15 28

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs -0.14 28 5.69 26

Mean gap scores —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Architecture

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

6517,19

65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 18 21 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 28 24 20 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 23 12 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 276,26

25 13 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 11 15 16 2 22 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 14 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 5 1 7 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 3 10 8 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 9 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 4 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Arts

118 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.36

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.10 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.98

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.12

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.29Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.99

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.04 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.06

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.24

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.91

A computer is available when I need

one5.21 The Library website is easy to use 0.80

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.21

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.87 Library signage is clear 5.31

A computer is available when I need

one0.71

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

6.19

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.86 The Library website is easy to use 5.32

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.61

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.18

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.83The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.49

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.60

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.15

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.83 I am informed about Library services 5.49

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

0.56

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.15

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my5.78

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.53

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.54

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.13 The Library is a good place to study 5.72

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.55

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs0.44

The Library website is easy to use 6.12Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.72

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.55 Library signage is clear 0.43

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118 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.36 1 6.10 1

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.29 2 5.68 12

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.24 3 5.63 15

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.21 4 5.91 3

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.19 5 5.63 16

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.18 6 5.83 6

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.15 7 5.04 27

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.15 8 5.87 4

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.13 9 5.83 7

The Library website is easy to use 6.12 10 5.32 24

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.09 11 5.55 20

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.07 12 5.65 14

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.04 13 4.98 28

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.04 13 5.68 11

Opening hours meet my needs 6.03 15 5.62 17

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.00 16 5.99 2

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.95 17 5.86 5

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.93 18 5.49 23

A computer is available when I need one 5.92 19 5.21 26

The Library is a good place to study 5.92 19 5.72 9

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.92 21 5.67 13

The Library website provides useful information 5.91 22 5.59 18

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.78 23 5.72 10

Library signage is clear 5.73 24 5.31 25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.72 25 5.78 8

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.68 26 5.53 21

I am informed about Library services 5.46 27 5.49 22

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.42 28 5.55 19

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118 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.10 1 6.36 1

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.99 2 6.00 16

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.91 3 6.21 4

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.87 4 6.15 8

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.86 5 5.95 17

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.83 6 6.18 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.83 7 6.13 9

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.78 8 5.72 25

The Library is a good place to study 5.72 9 5.92 19

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.72 10 5.78 23

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.68 11 6.04 13

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.68 12 6.29 2

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.67 13 5.92 21

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.65 14 6.07 12

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.63 15 6.24 3

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.63 16 6.19 5

Opening hours meet my needs 5.62 17 6.03 15

The Library website provides useful information 5.59 18 5.91 22

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.55 19 5.42 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.55 20 6.09 11

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.53 21 5.68 26

I am informed about Library services 5.49 22 5.46 27

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.49 23 5.93 18

The Library website is easy to use 5.32 24 6.12 10

Library signage is clear 5.31 25 5.73 24

A computer is available when I need one 5.21 26 5.92 19

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.04 27 6.15 7

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.98 28 6.04 13

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.12 1 6.15 7

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.06 2 6.04 13

The Library website is easy to use 0.80 3 6.12 10

A computer is available when I need one 0.71 4 5.92 19

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.61 5 6.29 2

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.60 6 6.24 3

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.56 7 6.19 5

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.54 8 6.09 11

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.44 9 5.93 18

Library signage is clear 0.43 10 5.73 24

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.41 11 6.07 12

Opening hours meet my needs 0.40 12 6.03 15

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.36 13 6.04 13

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.35 14 6.18 6

The Library website provides useful information 0.33 15 5.91 22

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.30 16 6.13 9

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.30 17 6.21 4

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.28 18 6.15 8

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.26 19 6.36 1

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.25 20 5.92 21

The Library is a good place to study 0.20 21 5.92 19

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.14 22 5.68 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.08 23 5.95 17

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.06 24 5.78 23

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.01 25 6.00 16

I am informed about Library services -0.03 26 5.46 27

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs -0.06 27 5.72 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.14 28 5.42 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 24 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 117,18

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61 27 25 13 22 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 28 6 23 19 60 Median 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 15 5 212,16

8 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 3 14 9 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 1 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 4 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Business and Economics

63 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.49 The Library is a good place to study 5.94

A computer is available when I need

one4.57

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.47

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.43

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.90

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.75

A computer is available when I need

one1.46

The Library is a good place to study 6.39Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.90

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

4.88 Opening hours meet my needs 1.31

Opening hours meet my needs 6.34Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.86 I am informed about Library services 4.88

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs1.22

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.25Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.86

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs4.91

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to1.00

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.23

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.76

The Library website provides useful

information4.98

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.00

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.23

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.76

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.00

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.94

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.15

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.56 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.02

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

0.93

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs6.13

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.51 Opening hours meet my needs 5.03 Library signage is clear 0.90

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.10

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.44 Library signage is clear 5.05 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.89

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.49 1 5.90 2

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.43 2 5.76 6

The Library is a good place to study 6.39 3 5.94 1

Opening hours meet my needs 6.34 4 5.03 20

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.25 5 5.25 14

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.23 6 4.75 27

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.23 6 5.28 13

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.15 8 5.35 12

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.13 9 4.91 24

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.10 10 5.90 3

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.10 11 5.10 18

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.04 12 5.76 7

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.04 12 5.86 4

A computer is available when I need one 6.04 14 4.57 28

The Library website is easy to use 5.98 15 5.12 17

Library signage is clear 5.95 16 5.05 19

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.91 17 5.02 21

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.88 18 5.86 4

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.88 19 5.13 16

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.87 20 5.44 10

The Library website provides useful information 5.83 21 4.98 23

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.80 22 4.88 26

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.64 23 5.00 22

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.61 24 5.56 8

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.56 25 5.38 11

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.53 26 5.51 9

I am informed about Library services 5.52 27 4.88 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.23 28 5.17 15

Mean importance scores —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Business and

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library is a good place to study 5.94 1 6.39 3

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.90 2 6.49 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.90 3 6.10 10

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.86 4 5.88 18

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.86 4 6.04 12

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.76 6 6.43 2

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.76 7 6.04 12

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.56 8 5.61 24

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.51 9 5.53 26

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.44 10 5.87 20

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.38 11 5.56 25

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.35 12 6.15 8

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.28 13 6.23 6

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.25 14 6.25 5

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.17 15 5.23 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.13 16 5.88 19

The Library website is easy to use 5.12 17 5.98 15

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.10 18 6.10 11

Library signage is clear 5.05 19 5.95 16

Opening hours meet my needs 5.03 20 6.34 4

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.02 21 5.91 17

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.00 22 5.64 23

The Library website provides useful information 4.98 23 5.83 21

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 4.91 24 6.13 9

I am informed about Library services 4.88 25 5.52 27

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 4.88 26 5.80 22

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.75 27 6.23 6

A computer is available when I need one 4.57 28 6.04 14

Mean performance score —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Business and Economics

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.47 1 6.23 6

A computer is available when I need one 1.46 2 6.04 14

Opening hours meet my needs 1.31 3 6.34 4

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 1.22 4 6.13 9

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 1.00 5 6.10 11

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.00 5 6.25 5

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.94 7 6.23 6

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.93 8 5.80 22

Library signage is clear 0.90 9 5.95 16

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.89 10 5.91 17

The Library website is easy to use 0.86 11 5.98 15

The Library website provides useful information 0.85 12 5.83 21

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.80 13 6.15 8

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.75 14 5.88 19

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.67 15 6.43 2

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.64 16 5.64 23

I am informed about Library services 0.63 17 5.52 27

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.59 18 6.49 1

The Library is a good place to study 0.44 19 6.39 3

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.42 20 5.87 20

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.29 21 6.04 12

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.21 22 6.10 10

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.19 23 5.56 25

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.18 24 6.04 12

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.06 25 5.23 28

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.06 26 5.61 24

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.02 27 5.53 26

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.02 28 5.88 18

Mean gap scores —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Business and Economics

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 17 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 13 12 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 6 24 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 1118,26

62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 16 14 20 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 15 27 22 21 60 Median 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 283,25

23 19 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 7 2 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 5 9 8 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 1 10 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 4 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Dentistry

33 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.56

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.36 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.84

A computer is available when I need

one1.31

A computer is available when I need

one6.50

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.33 I am informed about Library services 5.00 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.25

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.38

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.27

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.18The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.00

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.36Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.24

A computer is available when I need

one5.19

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

1.00

The Library is a good place to study 6.31

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

6.03The Library website provides useful

information5.24

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.97

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.30

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.94 The Library website is easy to use 5.25 The Library website is easy to use 0.94

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.30

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.88Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.28

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.82

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.30

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.88

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.30 Opening hours meet my needs 0.81

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.30 The Library is a good place to study 5.84

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.30

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.76

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.28

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.79

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.33

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.72

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33 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.56 1 5.94 6

A computer is available when I need one 6.50 2 5.19 25

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.38 3 5.88 8

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.36 4 5.61 12

The Library is a good place to study 6.31 5 5.84 9

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.30 6 5.30 20

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.30 6 5.30 20

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.30 6 6.24 4

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.30 6 6.36 1

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.28 10 5.56 14

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.27 11 6.33 2

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.25 12 5.28 22

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.21 13 5.39 16

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.21 13 6.27 3

The Library website is easy to use 6.19 15 5.25 23

Opening hours meet my needs 6.16 16 5.34 18

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.12 17 5.88 7

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.09 18 4.84 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.03 19 5.43 15

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.94 20 6.03 5

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.83 21 5.59 13

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.83 21 5.66 11

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.76 23 5.79 10

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.70 24 5.33 19

Library signage is clear 5.69 25 5.38 17

The Library website provides useful information 5.42 26 5.24 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.39 27 5.18 26

I am informed about Library services 5.12 28 5.00 27

Mean importance scores —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Dentistry

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.36 1 6.30 6

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.33 2 6.27 11

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.27 3 6.21 13

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.24 4 6.30 6

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.03 5 5.94 20

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.94 6 6.56 1

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.88 7 6.12 17

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.88 8 6.38 3

The Library is a good place to study 5.84 9 6.31 5

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.79 10 5.76 23

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.66 11 5.83 21

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.61 12 6.36 4

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.59 13 5.83 21

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.56 14 6.28 10

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.43 15 6.03 19

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.39 16 6.21 13

Library signage is clear 5.38 17 5.69 25

Opening hours meet my needs 5.34 18 6.16 16

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.33 19 5.70 24

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.30 20 6.30 6

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.30 20 6.30 6

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.28 22 6.25 12

The Library website is easy to use 5.25 23 6.19 15

The Library website provides useful information 5.24 24 5.42 26

A computer is available when I need one 5.19 25 6.50 2

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.18 26 5.39 27

I am informed about Library services 5.00 27 5.12 28

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.84 28 6.09 18

Mean performance score —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Dentistry

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33 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

A computer is available when I need one 1.31 1 6.50 2

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.25 2 6.09 18

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.00 3 6.30 6

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 1.00 3 6.30 6

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.97 5 6.25 12

The Library website is easy to use 0.94 6 6.19 15

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.82 7 6.21 13

Opening hours meet my needs 0.81 8 6.16 16

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.76 9 6.36 4

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.72 10 6.28 10

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.63 11 6.56 1

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.60 12 6.03 19

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.50 13 6.38 3

The Library is a good place to study 0.47 14 6.31 5

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.36 15 5.70 24

Library signage is clear 0.31 16 5.69 25

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.24 17 6.12 17

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.24 18 5.83 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.21 19 5.39 27

The Library website provides useful information 0.18 20 5.42 26

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.17 21 5.83 21

I am informed about Library services 0.12 22 5.12 28

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.06 23 6.30 6

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs -0.03 24 5.76 23

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.06 25 6.21 13

Library staff are approachable and helpful -0.06 25 6.27 11

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries -0.06 25 6.30 6

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs -0.09 28 5.94 20

Mean gap scores —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Dentistry

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Performance means x 10 Statements

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 17 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 15 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 24 13 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

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16,26 18 12 22 20 21 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

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14 19 62 Median 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 28 23 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 25 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 8 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 9 7 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 5 3 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 4,2 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 1 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Education

103 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.47Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.08

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.83

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.54

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.39

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.06

A computer is available when I need

one5.02

A computer is available when I need

one1.11

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.37 The Library is a good place to study 6.04

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.41

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.94

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.36Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.00 Library signage is clear 5.45

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.84

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs6.34

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.95

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.49

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

0.71

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.34

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.92 I am informed about Library services 5.51 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.71

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.33

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.85

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.51

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.67

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.32I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.82 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.55 The Library website is easy to use 0.65

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.28

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.78The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.56

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.58

The Library is a good place to study 6.27Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my5.73 The Library website is easy to use 5.60

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.57

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.47 1 5.64 16

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.39 2 6.06 2

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.37 3 4.83 28

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.36 4 5.78 9

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.34 5 5.41 26

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.34 6 5.95 5

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.33 7 5.82 8

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.32 8 5.61 18

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.28 9 6.00 4

The Library is a good place to study 6.27 10 6.04 3

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.26 11 5.55 21

The Library website is easy to use 6.25 12 5.60 19

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.22 13 5.65 15

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.19 14 5.51 22

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.17 15 5.85 7

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.17 16 6.08 1

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.16 17 5.92 6

The Library website provides useful information 6.14 18 5.67 13

A computer is available when I need one 6.13 19 5.02 27

Opening hours meet my needs 6.09 20 5.67 13

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 6.02 21 5.56 20

Library signage is clear 6.00 22 5.45 25

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.00 22 5.49 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.93 24 5.71 12

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.80 25 5.73 10

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.79 26 5.73 11

I am informed about Library services 5.72 27 5.51 23

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.67 28 5.62 17

Mean importance scores —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Education

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.08 1 6.17 16

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.06 2 6.39 2

The Library is a good place to study 6.04 3 6.27 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.00 4 6.28 9

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.95 5 6.34 6

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.92 6 6.16 17

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.85 7 6.17 15

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.82 8 6.33 7

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.78 9 6.36 4

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.73 10 5.80 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.73 11 5.79 26

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.71 12 5.93 24

Opening hours meet my needs 5.67 13 6.09 20

The Library website provides useful information 5.67 13 6.14 18

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.65 15 6.22 13

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.64 16 6.47 1

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.62 17 5.67 28

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.61 18 6.32 8

The Library website is easy to use 5.60 19 6.25 12

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.56 20 6.02 21

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.55 21 6.26 11

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.51 22 6.19 14

I am informed about Library services 5.51 23 5.72 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.49 24 6.00 22

Library signage is clear 5.45 25 6.00 22

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.41 26 6.34 5

A computer is available when I need one 5.02 27 6.13 19

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.83 28 6.37 3

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103 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.54 1 6.37 3

A computer is available when I need one 1.11 2 6.13 19

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.94 3 6.34 5

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.84 4 6.47 1

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.71 5 6.32 8

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.71 6 6.26 11

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.67 7 6.19 14

The Library website is easy to use 0.65 8 6.25 12

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.58 9 6.36 4

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.57 10 6.22 13

Library signage is clear 0.55 11 6.00 22

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.51 12 6.00 22

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.51 13 6.33 7

The Library website provides useful information 0.47 14 6.14 18

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.46 15 6.02 21

Opening hours meet my needs 0.42 16 6.09 20

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.40 17 6.34 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.32 18 6.17 15

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.32 18 6.39 2

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.28 20 6.28 9

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.24 21 6.16 17

The Library is a good place to study 0.23 22 6.27 10

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.23 23 5.93 24

I am informed about Library services 0.21 24 5.72 27

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.08 25 6.17 16

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.07 26 5.80 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.06 27 5.79 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.04 28 5.67 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 24 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 11 26 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 2523,

27,28 13 2012,21

63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 14 18 22 8 19 62 Median 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 15 6,2 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

603,16

5 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 7 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

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58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 1 4 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Engineering

77 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.27

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.03

A computer is available when I need

one4.97

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.01

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.25 The Library is a good place to study 5.88

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.06

A computer is available when I need

one0.92

The Library is a good place to study 6.16Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.81

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.22 The Library website is easy to use 0.87

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to6.15

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.80 The Library website is easy to use 5.26Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.78

The Library website is easy to use 6.13

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.78

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my

needs

5.37The Library website provides useful

information0.67

Opening hours meet my needs 6.11Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.72 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.38 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.64

The Library website provides useful

information6.09

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.72

The Library website provides useful

information5.43 Opening hours meet my needs 0.60

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.07

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.70 Library signage is clear 5.45

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.59

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.07

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.70The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.45

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.50

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.03I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.68

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.46I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.48

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77 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.27 1 5.68 10

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.25 2 6.03 1

The Library is a good place to study 6.16 3 5.88 2

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.15 4 5.67 11

The Library website is easy to use 6.13 5 5.26 25

Opening hours meet my needs 6.11 6 5.51 17

The Library website provides useful information 6.09 7 5.43 22

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.07 8 5.06 27

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.07 9 5.80 4

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.03 10 5.70 9

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.03 11 5.72 7

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.03 12 5.70 8

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.02 13 5.62 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.02 14 5.38 23

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.02 15 5.52 15

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.00 16 5.22 26

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.97 17 5.51 16

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.93 18 5.72 6

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.93 19 5.81 3

A computer is available when I need one 5.89 20 4.97 28

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.89 20 5.78 5

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.85 22 5.45 20

Library signage is clear 5.81 23 5.45 21

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.79 24 5.54 14

I am informed about Library services 5.65 25 5.54 13

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.49 26 5.46 19

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.47 27 5.49 18

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.45 28 5.37 24

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77 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.03 1 6.25 2

The Library is a good place to study 5.88 2 6.16 3

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.81 3 5.93 19

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.80 4 6.07 9

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.78 5 5.89 20

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.72 6 5.93 18

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.72 7 6.03 11

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.70 8 6.03 12

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.70 9 6.03 10

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.68 10 6.27 1

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.67 11 6.15 4

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.62 12 6.02 13

I am informed about Library services 5.54 13 5.65 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.54 14 5.79 24

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.52 15 6.02 15

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.51 16 5.97 17

Opening hours meet my needs 5.51 17 6.11 6

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.49 18 5.47 27

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.46 19 5.49 26

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.45 20 5.85 22

Library signage is clear 5.45 21 5.81 23

The Library website provides useful information 5.43 22 6.09 7

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.38 23 6.02 14

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.37 24 5.45 28

The Library website is easy to use 5.26 25 6.13 5

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.22 26 6.00 16

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.06 27 6.07 8

A computer is available when I need one 4.97 28 5.89 20

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77 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.01 1 6.07 8

A computer is available when I need one 0.92 2 5.89 20

The Library website is easy to use 0.87 3 6.13 5

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.78 4 6.00 16

The Library website provides useful information 0.67 5 6.09 7

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.64 6 6.02 14

Opening hours meet my needs 0.60 7 6.11 6

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.59 8 6.27 1

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.50 9 6.02 15

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.48 10 6.15 4

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.46 11 5.97 17

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.40 12 6.02 13

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.40 13 5.85 22

Library signage is clear 0.36 14 5.81 23

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.33 15 6.03 10

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.33 16 6.03 12

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.31 17 6.03 11

The Library is a good place to study 0.28 18 6.16 3

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.27 19 6.07 9

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.25 20 5.79 24

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.22 21 6.25 2

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.21 22 5.93 18

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.12 23 5.93 19

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.12 24 5.89 20

I am informed about Library services 0.11 25 5.65 25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.09 26 5.45 28

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.03 27 5.49 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.02 28 5.47 27

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 13 17 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 14 12 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 11 27 2 6 26 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

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21,23 60 Median 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 15 5 228,19

59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 3 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 1 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 9 7,4 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Law

62 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.82

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.42

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.56

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there2.02

The Library is a good place to study 6.79I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.36 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.04

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs1.35

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.75

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.36

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.24

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to1.32

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.68Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my

needs

5.26 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.10

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs6.67

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.21

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.27 Opening hours meet my needs 1.08

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.60

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

6.05Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.31

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.04

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.58

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.00 The Library website is easy to use 5.35

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

0.98

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.53 The Library is a good place to study 5.96 Opening hours meet my needs 5.37

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs0.90

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

6.48Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.94

The Library website provides useful

information5.41

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.90

Opening hours meet my needs 6.45Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.76

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.43 The Library website is easy to use 0.84

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.82 1 6.36 2

The Library is a good place to study 6.79 2 5.96 8

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.75 3 5.43 19

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.68 4 5.65 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.67 5 5.31 23

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.60 6 6.00 7

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.58 7 4.56 28

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.53 8 6.21 5

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.48 9 5.67 13

Opening hours meet my needs 6.45 10 5.37 21

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.44 11 6.36 3

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.44 12 5.67 12

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.43 13 5.45 18

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.39 14 6.42 1

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.37 15 5.76 10

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.32 16 6.25 4

The Library website is easy to use 6.18 17 5.35 22

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 6.18 18 5.27 24

The Library website provides useful information 6.16 19 5.41 20

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.16 20 6.05 6

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 6.15 21 5.94 9

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.14 22 5.24 26

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.13 23 5.04 27

A computer is available when I need one 6.09 24 5.50 16

Library signage is clear 6.05 25 5.68 11

I am informed about Library services 5.84 26 5.46 17

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.76 27 5.26 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.51 28 5.51 15

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62 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.42 1 6.39 14

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.36 2 6.82 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.36 3 6.44 11

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.25 4 6.32 16

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.21 5 6.53 8

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.05 6 6.16 20

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.00 7 6.60 6

The Library is a good place to study 5.96 8 6.79 2

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.94 9 6.15 21

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.76 10 6.37 15

Library signage is clear 5.68 11 6.05 25

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.67 12 6.44 12

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.67 13 6.48 9

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.65 14 6.68 4

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.51 15 5.51 28

A computer is available when I need one 5.50 16 6.09 24

I am informed about Library services 5.46 17 5.84 26

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.45 18 6.43 13

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.43 19 6.75 3

The Library website provides useful information 5.41 20 6.16 19

Opening hours meet my needs 5.37 21 6.45 10

The Library website is easy to use 5.35 22 6.18 17

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.31 23 6.67 5

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.27 24 6.18 18

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.26 25 5.76 27

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.24 26 6.14 22

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.04 27 6.13 23

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.56 28 6.58 7

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62 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 2.02 1 6.58 7

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 1.35 2 6.67 5

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.32 3 6.75 3

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.10 4 6.13 23

Opening hours meet my needs 1.08 5 6.45 10

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.04 6 6.68 4

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.98 7 6.43 13

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.90 8 6.18 18

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.90 9 6.14 22

The Library website is easy to use 0.84 10 6.18 17

The Library is a good place to study 0.83 11 6.79 2

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.81 12 6.48 9

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.76 13 6.44 12

The Library website provides useful information 0.75 14 6.16 19

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.61 15 6.37 15

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.60 16 6.60 6

A computer is available when I need one 0.59 17 6.09 24

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.50 18 5.76 27

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.45 19 6.82 1

I am informed about Library services 0.38 20 5.84 26

Library signage is clear 0.37 21 6.05 25

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.31 22 6.53 8

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.20 23 6.15 21

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.10 24 6.16 20

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.08 25 6.44 11

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.08 26 6.32 16

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.00 27 5.51 28

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.03 28 6.39 14

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 13 12 17 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 25 24 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 11 26 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 6 7 21 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 23 18 1619,20

64 Median 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 22 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

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2 8 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 28 14 15 3 10 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 9 1 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 4 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Medicine

288 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.36

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.06

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.36

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.75

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.32

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.03

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.42

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there0.73

The Library is a good place to study 6.27Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.03 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.50

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.67

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.23Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.01

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.50I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.66

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.23I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.95 I am informed about Library services 5.53 The Library website is easy to use 0.58

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.21 The Library is a good place to study 5.90

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.54

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.53

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to6.20

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.81 The Library website is easy to use 5.54 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.53

Opening hours meet my needs 6.19

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.79The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.55

A computer is available when I need

one0.53

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.18

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.77

A computer is available when I need

one5.58 Opening hours meet my needs 0.51

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.18 Library signage is clear 5.75

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.62

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.42

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.36 1 5.69 14

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.32 2 5.95 5

The Library is a good place to study 6.27 3 5.90 6

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.23 4 5.81 7

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.23 5 5.69 13

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.21 6 6.03 3

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.20 7 5.54 23

Opening hours meet my needs 6.19 8 5.68 16

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.18 9 6.01 4

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.18 10 5.42 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.14 11 5.77 9

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.13 12 6.06 1

The Library website is easy to use 6.12 13 5.54 22

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.11 14 6.03 2

A computer is available when I need one 6.11 15 5.58 20

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.09 16 5.36 28

The Library website provides useful information 6.08 17 5.68 15

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.06 18 5.71 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.03 19 5.50 26

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.00 20 5.66 17

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.99 21 5.62 19

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.96 22 5.79 8

Library signage is clear 5.91 23 5.75 10

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.84 24 5.55 21

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.78 25 5.72 11

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.65 26 5.64 18

I am informed about Library services 5.60 27 5.53 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.45 28 5.50 25

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288 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.06 1 6.13 12

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.03 2 6.11 14

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.03 3 6.21 6

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.01 4 6.18 9

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.95 5 6.32 2

The Library is a good place to study 5.90 6 6.27 3

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.81 7 6.23 4

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.79 8 5.96 22

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.77 9 6.14 11

Library signage is clear 5.75 10 5.91 23

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.72 11 5.78 25

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.71 12 6.06 18

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.69 13 6.23 5

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.69 14 6.36 1

The Library website provides useful information 5.68 15 6.08 17

Opening hours meet my needs 5.68 16 6.19 8

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.66 17 6.00 20

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.64 18 5.65 26

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.62 19 5.99 21

A computer is available when I need one 5.58 20 6.11 15

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.55 21 5.84 24

The Library website is easy to use 5.54 22 6.12 13

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.54 23 6.20 7

I am informed about Library services 5.53 24 5.60 27

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.50 25 5.45 28

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.50 26 6.03 19

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.42 27 6.18 10

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.36 28 6.09 16

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.75 1 6.18 10

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.73 2 6.09 16

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.67 3 6.36 1

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.66 4 6.20 7

The Library website is easy to use 0.58 5 6.12 13

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.53 6 6.23 5

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.53 7 6.03 19

A computer is available when I need one 0.53 8 6.11 15

Opening hours meet my needs 0.51 9 6.19 8

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.42 10 6.23 4

The Library website provides useful information 0.40 11 6.08 17

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.37 12 6.32 2

The Library is a good place to study 0.37 13 6.27 3

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.37 14 5.99 21

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.37 15 6.14 11

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.35 16 6.06 18

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.33 17 6.00 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.29 18 5.84 24

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.19 19 6.21 6

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.17 20 5.96 22

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.17 21 6.18 9

Library signage is clear 0.16 22 5.91 23

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.08 23 6.11 14

I am informed about Library services 0.07 24 5.60 27

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.07 25 6.13 12

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.06 26 5.78 25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.01 27 5.65 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.05 28 5.45 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 13 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

6312,17

63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 18 146,24

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62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 11 27 152,23

16 22 19 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 28 25 7 8 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 3 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 5 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 9 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 1 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 4 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - HKU CURRENT STAFF OR STUDENT - Science

114 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.54

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.19

A computer is available when I need

one4.78

A computer is available when I need

one1.51

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.47

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.18

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.83

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.39

The Library is a good place to study 6.45Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.02 I am informed about Library services 5.19

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.94

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.40Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.01

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.22

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.93

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.31

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.79 Library signage is clear 5.23

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.82

A computer is available when I need

one6.29

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.76

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.26

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.81

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.28

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.73Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.34

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.80

Opening hours meet my needs 6.28 The Library is a good place to study 5.73The Library website provides useful

information5.42 Opening hours meet my needs 0.80

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.26

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.73

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.45 The Library is a good place to study 0.72

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.24

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my5.63

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.46 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.71

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114 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.54 1 5.61 12

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.47 2 5.79 5

The Library is a good place to study 6.45 3 5.73 7

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.40 4 5.59 13

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.31 5 6.01 4

A computer is available when I need one 6.29 6 4.78 28

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.28 7 5.46 19

Opening hours meet my needs 6.28 8 5.48 18

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.26 9 5.73 9

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.24 10 6.18 2

The Library website is easy to use 6.22 11 5.53 15

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.22 12 4.83 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.19 13 5.48 17

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.18 14 6.02 3

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.16 15 5.22 25

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.14 16 6.19 1

The Library website provides useful information 6.13 17 5.42 21

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.12 18 5.62 11

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.06 19 5.26 23

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.06 20 5.53 16

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 6.05 21 5.54 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.01 22 5.34 22

Library signage is clear 5.86 23 5.23 24

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.83 24 5.76 6

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.82 25 5.73 7

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.81 26 5.63 10

I am informed about Library services 5.39 27 5.19 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.22 28 5.45 20

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114 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.19 1 6.14 16

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.18 2 6.24 10

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.02 3 6.18 14

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.01 4 6.31 5

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.79 5 6.47 2

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.76 6 5.83 24

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.73 7 5.82 25

The Library is a good place to study 5.73 7 6.45 3

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.73 9 6.26 9

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.63 10 5.81 26

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.62 11 6.12 18

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.61 12 6.54 1

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.59 13 6.40 4

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.54 14 6.05 21

The Library website is easy to use 5.53 15 6.22 11

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.53 16 6.06 20

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.48 17 6.19 13

Opening hours meet my needs 5.48 18 6.28 8

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.46 19 6.28 7

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.45 20 5.22 28

The Library website provides useful information 5.42 21 6.13 17

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.34 22 6.01 22

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.26 23 6.06 19

Library signage is clear 5.23 24 5.86 23

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.22 25 6.16 15

I am informed about Library services 5.19 26 5.39 27

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.83 27 6.22 12

A computer is available when I need one 4.78 28 6.29 6

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114 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

A computer is available when I need one 1.51 1 6.29 6

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.39 2 6.22 12

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.94 3 6.16 15

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.93 4 6.54 1

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.82 5 6.28 7

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.81 6 6.40 4

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.80 7 6.06 19

Opening hours meet my needs 0.80 8 6.28 8

The Library is a good place to study 0.72 9 6.45 3

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.71 10 6.19 13

The Library website provides useful information 0.70 11 6.13 17

The Library website is easy to use 0.69 12 6.22 11

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.68 13 6.47 2

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.67 14 6.01 22

Library signage is clear 0.63 15 5.86 23

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.53 16 6.26 9

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.53 17 6.06 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.51 18 6.05 21

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.50 19 6.12 18

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.30 20 6.31 5

I am informed about Library services 0.20 21 5.39 27

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.18 22 5.81 26

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.16 23 6.18 14

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.08 24 5.82 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.07 25 5.83 24

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.06 26 6.24 10

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.05 27 6.14 16

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.23 28 5.22 28

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114 responses

Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 13 12 17 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 24 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 156,18

26 21 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 11 1627,28

22 20 62 Median 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 14 2 7 23 19 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 25 5 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 3 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 9 8 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 1 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 4 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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95 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.36Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.09

A computer is available when I need

one4.84

A computer is available when I need

one1.32

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.31Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.03

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.89

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.25

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.28

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.01 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.01

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs1.11

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.26

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.98 Library signage is clear 5.09 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.05

The Library is a good place to study 6.26Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.89 The Library website is easy to use 5.13 The Library website is easy to use 0.97

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.20

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.71Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.18

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.86

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.19

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.68I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.21

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.80

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.16 The Library is a good place to study 5.64

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.24

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.78

A computer is available when I need

one6.16

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.57The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.27 Opening hours meet my needs 0.70

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.14

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.55 Opening hours meet my needs 5.31 Library signage is clear 0.67

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.36 1 5.50 11

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.31 2 5.71 6

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.28 3 5.18 23

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.26 4 5.98 4

The Library is a good place to study 6.26 5 5.64 8

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.20 6 5.43 14

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.19 7 5.55 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.16 8 6.03 2

A computer is available when I need one 6.16 9 4.84 28

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.14 10 4.89 27

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.13 11 5.89 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.10 12 6.01 3

The Library website is easy to use 6.09 13 5.13 24

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.08 14 6.09 1

The Library website provides useful information 6.07 15 5.45 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.06 16 5.01 26

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.04 17 5.24 21

Opening hours meet my needs 6.01 18 5.31 19

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.00 19 5.34 17

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.92 20 5.57 9

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.85 21 5.68 7

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.85 22 5.21 22

Library signage is clear 5.75 23 5.09 25

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.71 24 5.27 20

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.70 25 5.45 13

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.62 26 5.40 15

I am informed about Library services 5.55 27 5.33 18

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.15 28 5.37 16

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.09 1 6.08 14

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.03 2 6.16 8

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.01 3 6.10 12

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.98 4 6.26 4

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.89 5 6.13 11

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.71 6 6.31 2

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.68 7 5.85 21

The Library is a good place to study 5.64 8 6.26 5

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.57 9 5.92 20

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.55 10 6.19 7

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.50 11 6.36 1

The Library website provides useful information 5.45 12 6.07 15

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.45 13 5.70 25

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.43 14 6.20 6

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.40 15 5.62 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.37 16 5.15 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.34 17 6.00 19

I am informed about Library services 5.33 18 5.55 27

Opening hours meet my needs 5.31 19 6.01 18

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.27 20 5.71 24

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.24 21 6.04 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.21 22 5.85 22

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.18 23 6.28 3

The Library website is easy to use 5.13 24 6.09 13

Library signage is clear 5.09 25 5.75 23

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.01 26 6.06 16

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.89 27 6.14 10

A computer is available when I need one 4.84 28 6.16 9

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

A computer is available when I need one 1.32 1 6.16 9

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.25 2 6.14 10

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.11 3 6.28 3

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.05 4 6.06 16

The Library website is easy to use 0.97 5 6.09 13

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.86 6 6.36 1

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.80 7 6.04 17

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.78 8 6.20 6

Opening hours meet my needs 0.70 9 6.01 18

Library signage is clear 0.67 10 5.75 23

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.66 11 6.00 19

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.64 12 6.19 7

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.63 13 5.85 22

The Library website provides useful information 0.62 14 6.07 15

The Library is a good place to study 0.62 15 6.26 5

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.60 16 6.31 2

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.44 17 5.71 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.35 18 5.92 20

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.29 19 6.26 4

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.25 20 5.70 25

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.24 21 6.13 11

I am informed about Library services 0.22 22 5.55 27

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.22 23 5.62 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.17 24 5.85 21

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.14 25 6.16 8

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.09 26 6.10 12

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.01 27 6.08 14

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.22 28 5.15 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 24 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 18 12 26 17 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 15 13 23 21 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 11 28 27 2 22 20 19 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 166,25

60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 7 8 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 3 14 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 5 10 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 9 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 1 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 4 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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27 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.19

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.00

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.79

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.16

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.18Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.92 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.90 The Library website is easy to use 0.96

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.12

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.88

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to4.90

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.76

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

6.10 Opening hours meet my needs 5.88Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs4.94 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.76

The Library website is easy to use 6.08I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.81

A computer is available when I need

one5.00

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.73

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.08

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.75 I am informed about Library services 5.00

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

0.64

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.05

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.75Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.00 Library signage is clear 0.58

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.05Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.73 Library signage is clear 5.04

A computer is available when I need

one0.55

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.04Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.73

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.11 I am informed about Library services 0.54

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.04

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.71 The Library website is easy to use 5.13The Library website provides useful

information0.54

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.19 1 6.00 1

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.18 2 5.45 11

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.12 3 5.92 2

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.10 4 5.75 6

The Library website is easy to use 6.08 5 5.13 19

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.08 6 5.88 3

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.05 7 5.81 5

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.05 8 5.41 14

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.04 9 5.71 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.04 10 5.73 8

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.96 11 4.79 28

Opening hours meet my needs 5.88 12 5.88 4

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.88 13 5.75 6

The Library website provides useful information 5.85 14 5.31 15

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.82 15 5.73 9

The Library is a good place to study 5.74 16 5.43 12

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.74 16 5.43 12

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.71 18 4.94 25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.68 19 5.18 17

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.67 20 4.90 26

Library signage is clear 5.63 21 5.04 21

A computer is available when I need one 5.55 22 5.00 22

I am informed about Library services 5.54 23 5.00 22

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.52 24 5.00 22

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.47 25 5.11 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.32 26 5.16 18

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.29 27 5.29 16

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.24 28 4.90 26

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.00 1 6.19 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.92 2 6.12 3

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.88 3 6.08 6

Opening hours meet my needs 5.88 4 5.88 12

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.81 5 6.05 7

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.75 6 5.88 13

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.75 6 6.10 4

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.73 8 6.04 10

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.73 9 5.82 15

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.71 10 6.04 9

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.45 11 6.18 2

The Library is a good place to study 5.43 12 5.74 16

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.43 12 5.74 16

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.41 14 6.05 8

The Library website provides useful information 5.31 15 5.85 14

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.29 16 5.29 27

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.18 17 5.68 19

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.16 18 5.32 26

The Library website is easy to use 5.13 19 6.08 5

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.11 20 5.47 25

Library signage is clear 5.04 21 5.63 21

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.00 22 5.52 24

I am informed about Library services 5.00 22 5.54 23

A computer is available when I need one 5.00 22 5.55 22

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 4.94 25 5.71 18

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 4.90 26 5.24 28

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.90 26 5.67 20

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.79 28 5.96 11

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.16 1 5.96 11

The Library website is easy to use 0.96 2 6.08 5

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.76 3 5.71 18

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.76 4 5.67 20

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.73 5 6.18 2

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.64 6 6.05 8

Library signage is clear 0.58 7 5.63 21

A computer is available when I need one 0.55 8 5.55 22

I am informed about Library services 0.54 9 5.54 23

The Library website provides useful information 0.54 10 5.85 14

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.52 11 5.52 24

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.50 12 5.68 19

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.37 13 5.47 25

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.35 14 6.10 4

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.33 15 6.04 9

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.33 16 5.24 28

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.31 17 6.04 10

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.30 18 5.74 16

The Library is a good place to study 0.30 18 5.74 16

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.24 20 6.05 7

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.19 21 6.19 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.19 22 6.08 6

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.19 22 6.12 3

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.16 24 5.32 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.13 25 5.88 13

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.09 26 5.82 15

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.00 27 5.29 27

Opening hours meet my needs 0.00 27 5.88 12

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Performance means x 10 Statements

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 24 19 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 27 720,22

61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 11 2321,26

17 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 8 6 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 2 10 58 Median 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

5725,28

912,13

57 15 A computer is available when I need one

563,15

56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

551,18

16 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 5 4 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 14 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - SPACE - Student

82 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.52

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.22

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.75

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.29

The Library is a good place to study 6.43Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.14 Opening hours meet my needs 5.31 Opening hours meet my needs 1.09

Opening hours meet my needs 6.40I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.11

A computer is available when I need

one5.45 The Library website is easy to use 0.86

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.35

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.06

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.47

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.73

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.35

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.00 The Library website is easy to use 5.48

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs0.71

The Library website is easy to use 6.34 The Library is a good place to study 5.92 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.51

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.65

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.32

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.91

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.56 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.63

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.30

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.80

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.57

The Library website provides useful

information0.62

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.30

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.77

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.59I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.60

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.26

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.72The Library website provides useful

information5.63

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.54

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.52 1 6.11 3

The Library is a good place to study 6.43 2 5.92 6

Opening hours meet my needs 6.40 3 5.31 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.35 4 6.22 1

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.35 5 6.14 2

The Library website is easy to use 6.34 6 5.48 24

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.32 7 5.59 20

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.30 8 6.06 4

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.30 9 6.00 5

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.26 10 5.66 15

The Library website provides useful information 6.25 11 5.63 19

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.20 12 5.56 22

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 6.18 13 5.47 25

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.17 14 5.69 11

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.14 15 5.51 23

Library signage is clear 6.12 16 5.66 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.12 17 5.57 21

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.12 17 5.91 7

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.09 19 5.80 8

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.05 20 5.72 10

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.04 21 4.75 28

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.02 22 5.65 17

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.01 23 5.68 13

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.97 24 5.66 16

I am informed about Library services 5.96 25 5.64 18

A computer is available when I need one 5.86 26 5.45 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.84 27 5.77 9

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.82 28 5.68 12

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.22 1 6.35 4

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.14 2 6.35 5

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.11 3 6.52 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.06 4 6.30 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.00 5 6.30 9

The Library is a good place to study 5.92 6 6.43 2

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.91 7 6.12 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.80 8 6.09 19

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.77 9 5.84 27

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.72 10 6.05 20

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.69 11 6.17 14

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.68 12 5.82 28

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.68 13 6.01 23

Library signage is clear 5.66 14 6.12 16

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.66 15 6.26 10

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.66 16 5.97 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.65 17 6.02 22

I am informed about Library services 5.64 18 5.96 25

The Library website provides useful information 5.63 19 6.25 11

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.59 20 6.32 7

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.57 21 6.12 17

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.56 22 6.20 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.51 23 6.14 15

The Library website is easy to use 5.48 24 6.34 6

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.47 25 6.18 13

A computer is available when I need one 5.45 26 5.86 26

Opening hours meet my needs 5.31 27 6.40 3

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.75 28 6.04 21

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.29 1 6.04 21

Opening hours meet my needs 1.09 2 6.40 3

The Library website is easy to use 0.86 3 6.34 6

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.73 4 6.32 7

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.71 5 6.18 13

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.65 6 6.20 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.63 7 6.14 15

The Library website provides useful information 0.62 8 6.25 11

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.60 9 6.26 10

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.54 10 6.12 17

The Library is a good place to study 0.51 11 6.43 2

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.48 12 6.17 14

Library signage is clear 0.46 13 6.12 16

A computer is available when I need one 0.41 14 5.86 26

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.41 14 6.52 1

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.37 16 6.02 22

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.34 17 6.01 23

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.34 18 6.05 20

I am informed about Library services 0.32 19 5.96 25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.31 20 5.97 24

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.30 21 6.30 9

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.29 22 6.09 19

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.24 23 6.30 8

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.21 24 6.12 17

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.20 25 6.35 5

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.14 26 5.82 28

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.13 27 6.35 4

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.07 28 5.84 27

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 17 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 6 12 21 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 272,24

13 2219,20

63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 5 26 18 62 Median 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 28 253,23

14 8 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 11 7,19,16

60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 15 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 10 4 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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12 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.27

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.60 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.70The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.36

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.20 The Library is a good place to study 5.50Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs4.73

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

1.20

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.08

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.44

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

4.80

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.20

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.00

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.44

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my

needs

4.80I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to1.10

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.00 Opening hours meet my needs 5.42

Library staff are readily available to

assist me4.83

Library staff are readily available to

assist me1.00

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.00 I am informed about Library services 5.27

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to4.90

Library staff are approachable and

helpful1.00

The Library website is easy to use 6.00

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.27A computer is available when I need

one4.90 The Library website is easy to use 0.92

Library signage is clear 6.00

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.25The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.92

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries0.92

Opening hours meet my needs 6.00I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.25

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries4.92 Library signage is clear 0.91

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.91Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.25

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.00 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.90

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.27 1 4.92 20

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.20 2 5.00 15

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.08 3 5.25 8

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.00 4 4.80 25

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.00 4 4.90 22

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.00 4 5.00 15

The Library website is easy to use 6.00 4 5.08 14

Library signage is clear 6.00 4 5.09 13

Opening hours meet my needs 6.00 4 5.42 5

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.91 10 5.27 6

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.90 11 5.10 12

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.89 12 5.44 3

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.88 13 5.25 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.83 14 4.83 24

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.83 14 4.92 20

The Library website provides useful information 5.82 16 5.00 15

A computer is available when I need one 5.80 17 4.90 22

The Library is a good place to study 5.80 17 5.50 2

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.80 17 5.60 1

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.78 20 5.00 15

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.67 21 5.00 15

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.60 22 4.70 28

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.55 23 4.73 27

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.50 24 4.80 25

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.50 24 5.25 8

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.38 26 5.25 8

I am informed about Library services 5.36 27 5.27 6

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.33 28 5.44 3

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.60 1 5.80 17

The Library is a good place to study 5.50 2 5.80 17

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.44 3 5.33 28

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.44 3 5.89 12

Opening hours meet my needs 5.42 5 6.00 4

I am informed about Library services 5.27 6 5.36 27

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.27 6 5.91 10

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.25 8 5.38 26

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.25 8 5.50 24

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.25 8 5.88 13

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.25 8 6.08 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.10 12 5.90 11

Library signage is clear 5.09 13 6.00 4

The Library website is easy to use 5.08 14 6.00 4

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.00 15 5.67 21

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.00 15 5.78 20

The Library website provides useful information 5.00 15 5.82 16

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.00 15 6.00 4

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.00 15 6.20 2

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 4.92 20 5.83 14

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.92 20 6.27 1

A computer is available when I need one 4.90 22 5.80 17

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 4.90 22 6.00 4

Library staff are readily available to assist me 4.83 24 5.83 14

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 4.80 25 5.50 24

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 4.80 25 6.00 4

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 4.73 27 5.55 23

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.70 28 5.60 22

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.36 1 6.27 1

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 1.20 2 6.00 4

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.20 2 6.20 2

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 1.10 4 6.00 4

Library staff are readily available to assist me 1.00 5 5.83 14

Library staff are approachable and helpful 1.00 5 6.00 4

The Library website is easy to use 0.92 7 6.00 4

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.92 8 5.83 14

Library signage is clear 0.91 9 6.00 4

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.90 10 5.60 22

A computer is available when I need one 0.90 10 5.80 17

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.83 12 6.08 3

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.82 13 5.55 23

The Library website provides useful information 0.82 13 5.82 16

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.80 15 5.90 11

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.78 16 5.78 20

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.70 17 5.50 24

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.67 18 5.67 21

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.64 19 5.91 10

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.63 20 5.88 13

Opening hours meet my needs 0.58 21 6.00 4

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.44 22 5.89 12

The Library is a good place to study 0.30 23 5.80 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.25 24 5.50 24

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.20 25 5.80 17

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.13 26 5.38 26

I am informed about Library services 0.09 27 5.36 27

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs -0.11 28 5.33 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 11 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 24 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 19 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 26 17 203,27

6 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 137,16

23 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 2215,21

2,18

12 8 58 Median 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 25 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 28 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 10 9 14 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 4,1 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 5 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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98 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.46

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.25

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.12

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.03

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.35Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.21

A computer is available when I need

one5.16

A computer is available when I need

one0.90

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.34Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.20 Opening hours meet my needs 5.17 Opening hours meet my needs 0.85

The Library is a good place to study 6.34Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.15 I am informed about Library services 5.36

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.79

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.32

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.96 Library signage is clear 5.39

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.73

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.31

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.83Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.49

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.65

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.28

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.80Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.52 The Library is a good place to study 0.64

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.28

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.73

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.52 I am informed about Library services 0.62

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.28 The Library is a good place to study 5.70

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.54Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.59

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.25 The Library website is easy to use 5.69

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.54 Library signage is clear 0.58

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.46 1 5.96 5

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.35 2 5.80 7

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.34 3 5.68 11

The Library is a good place to study 6.34 4 5.70 9

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.32 5 6.21 2

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.31 6 5.52 21

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.28 7 6.15 4

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.28 7 6.20 3

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.28 9 6.25 1

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.25 10 5.52 22

The Library website provides useful information 6.19 11 5.67 13

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.18 12 5.83 6

The Library website is easy to use 6.17 13 5.69 10

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.15 14 5.12 28

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.13 15 5.61 16

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.13 15 5.65 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.07 17 5.49 23

A computer is available when I need one 6.06 18 5.16 27

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.06 19 5.54 19

Opening hours meet my needs 6.02 20 5.17 26

I am informed about Library services 5.98 21 5.36 25

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.98 22 5.61 17

Library signage is clear 5.97 23 5.39 24

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.93 24 5.64 15

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.91 25 5.73 8

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.88 26 5.68 12

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.82 27 5.59 18

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.59 28 5.54 20

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.25 1 6.28 9

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.21 2 6.32 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.20 3 6.28 7

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.15 4 6.28 7

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.96 5 6.46 1

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.83 6 6.18 12

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.80 7 6.35 2

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.73 8 5.91 25

The Library is a good place to study 5.70 9 6.34 4

The Library website is easy to use 5.69 10 6.17 13

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.68 11 6.34 3

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.68 12 5.88 26

The Library website provides useful information 5.67 13 6.19 11

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.65 14 6.13 15

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.64 15 5.93 24

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.61 16 6.13 15

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.61 17 5.98 22

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.59 18 5.82 27

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.54 19 6.06 19

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.54 20 5.59 28

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.52 21 6.31 6

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.52 22 6.25 10

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.49 23 6.07 17

Library signage is clear 5.39 24 5.97 23

I am informed about Library services 5.36 25 5.98 21

Opening hours meet my needs 5.17 26 6.02 20

A computer is available when I need one 5.16 27 6.06 18

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.12 28 6.15 14

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.03 1 6.15 14

A computer is available when I need one 0.90 2 6.06 18

Opening hours meet my needs 0.85 3 6.02 20

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.79 4 6.31 6

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.73 5 6.25 10

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.65 6 6.34 3

The Library is a good place to study 0.64 7 6.34 4

I am informed about Library services 0.62 8 5.98 21

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.59 9 6.07 17

Library signage is clear 0.58 10 5.97 23

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.55 11 6.35 2

The Library website provides useful information 0.52 12 6.19 11

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.52 13 6.13 15

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.52 14 6.06 19

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.50 15 6.46 1

The Library website is easy to use 0.49 16 6.17 13

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.49 17 6.13 15

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.37 18 5.98 22

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.35 19 6.18 12

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.29 20 5.93 24

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.24 21 5.82 27

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.20 22 5.88 26

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.18 23 5.91 25

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.13 24 6.28 7

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.11 25 6.32 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.08 26 6.28 7

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.05 27 5.59 28

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.03 28 6.28 9

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 17 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

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21,22 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

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23 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 11 1514,25

16,28

61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 6 3,1 8 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 57,10

59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 9 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 4 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - CENTENNIAL COLLEGE - Staff

16 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

The Library website is easy to use 6.70 The Library is a good place to study 5.82The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.31

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.92

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.64I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.78

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs4.50

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs1.74

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.58

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.75

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs4.70

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs1.50

The Library website provides useful

information6.50

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.67 Library signage is clear 4.86 The Library website is easy to use 1.45

The Library is a good place to study 6.45I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.58

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my5.00 Library signage is clear 1.43

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs6.44

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.50

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.08 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.30

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.42

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.50 Opening hours meet my needs 5.15Library staff are approachable and

helpful1.25

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.42

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.50

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.17

The Library website provides useful

information1.21

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.42

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.42

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.17

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.20

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.36Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.38

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.23

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

1.19

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16 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library website is easy to use 6.70 1 5.25 16

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.64 2 5.33 12

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.58 3 5.42 9

The Library website provides useful information 6.50 4 5.29 15

The Library is a good place to study 6.45 5 5.82 1

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.44 6 4.70 26

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.42 7 5.17 20

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.42 7 5.25 16

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.42 7 5.67 4

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.36 10 5.17 20

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 6.31 11 5.38 10

Library signage is clear 6.29 12 4.86 25

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.27 13 5.08 23

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.27 13 5.33 12

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.25 15 5.58 5

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.23 16 4.31 28

A computer is available when I need one 6.18 17 5.36 11

Opening hours meet my needs 6.15 18 5.15 22

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.10 19 5.50 6

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 6.08 20 5.50 6

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.08 20 5.75 3

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.08 22 5.23 18

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.08 22 5.31 14

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 6.00 24 4.50 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.88 25 5.50 6

I am informed about Library services 5.85 26 5.23 18

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.73 27 5.00 24

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.67 28 5.78 2

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16 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library is a good place to study 5.82 1 6.45 5

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.78 2 5.67 28

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.75 3 6.08 20

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.67 4 6.42 7

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.58 5 6.25 15

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.50 6 5.88 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.50 6 6.08 20

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.50 6 6.10 19

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.42 9 6.58 3

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.38 10 6.31 11

A computer is available when I need one 5.36 11 6.18 17

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.33 12 6.27 13

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.33 12 6.64 2

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.31 14 6.08 22

The Library website provides useful information 5.29 15 6.50 4

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.25 16 6.42 7

The Library website is easy to use 5.25 16 6.70 1

I am informed about Library services 5.23 18 5.85 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.23 18 6.08 22

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.17 20 6.36 10

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.17 20 6.42 7

Opening hours meet my needs 5.15 22 6.15 18

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.08 23 6.27 13

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.00 24 5.73 27

Library signage is clear 4.86 25 6.29 12

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 4.70 26 6.44 6

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 4.50 27 6.00 24

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.31 28 6.23 16

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16 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.92 1 6.23 16

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 1.74 2 6.44 6

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 1.50 3 6.00 24

The Library website is easy to use 1.45 4 6.70 1

Library signage is clear 1.43 5 6.29 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.30 6 6.64 2

Library staff are approachable and helpful 1.25 7 6.42 7

The Library website provides useful information 1.21 8 6.50 4

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.20 9 6.36 10

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 1.19 10 6.27 13

Library staff are readily available to assist me 1.17 11 6.42 7

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 1.17 12 6.58 3

Opening hours meet my needs 1.00 13 6.15 18

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.94 14 6.27 13

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.92 15 6.31 11

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.85 16 6.08 22

A computer is available when I need one 0.82 17 6.18 17

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.77 18 6.08 22

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.75 19 6.42 7

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.73 20 5.73 27

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.67 21 6.25 15

The Library is a good place to study 0.64 22 6.45 5

I am informed about Library services 0.62 23 5.85 26

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.60 24 6.10 19

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.58 25 6.08 20

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.38 26 5.88 25

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.33 27 6.08 20

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to -0.11 28 5.67 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 27 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 28 19 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 2 12 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 2520,24

22 21 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 3 26 23 10 13 63 Median 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 11 6 15 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 8 74,18

17 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 5 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 16 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 1 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 9 14 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which category describes you? - OTHERS - Alumni

22 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

The Library is a good place to study 6.47Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.28 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.80

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there0.79

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.39

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.17

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

4.82A computer is available when I need

one0.78

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.28

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.12

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.07 The Library website is easy to use 0.58

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.18 The Library is a good place to study 6.12

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.11

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.56

The Library website provides useful

information6.15

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.11

A computer is available when I need

one5.11

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs0.53

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.11

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.94

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.14 Library signage is clear 0.50

Library signage is clear 6.05Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.79

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.19

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.49

The Library website is easy to use 6.00The Library website provides useful

information5.75

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.19 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.47

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.00

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.71

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.23

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.44

Opening hours meet my needs 5.90 Opening hours meet my needs 5.70

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.29The Library website provides useful

information0.40

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library is a good place to study 6.47 1 6.12 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.39 2 5.94 6

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.28 3 6.11 5

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.18 4 6.12 3

The Library website provides useful information 6.15 5 5.75 8

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.11 6 6.28 1

Library signage is clear 6.05 7 5.55 13

The Library website is easy to use 6.00 8 5.42 16

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.00 8 6.17 2

Opening hours meet my needs 5.90 10 5.70 10

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.89 11 5.11 25

A computer is available when I need one 5.89 12 5.11 24

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.80 13 5.60 12

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.79 14 5.53 14

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.75 15 5.19 21

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.65 16 5.71 9

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.60 17 5.07 26

I am informed about Library services 5.60 17 5.40 17

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.31 19 4.82 27

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.29 20 5.67 11

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.27 21 4.80 28

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.21 22 5.79 7

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.19 23 5.19 21

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.18 24 5.29 19

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.15 25 5.23 20

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.14 26 5.50 15

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.00 27 5.35 18

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.43 28 5.14 23

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22 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.28 1 6.11 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.17 2 6.00 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.12 3 6.18 4

The Library is a good place to study 6.12 3 6.47 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.11 5 6.28 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.94 6 6.39 2

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.79 7 5.21 22

The Library website provides useful information 5.75 8 6.15 5

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.71 9 5.65 16

Opening hours meet my needs 5.70 10 5.90 10

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.67 11 5.29 20

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.60 12 5.80 13

Library signage is clear 5.55 13 6.05 7

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.53 14 5.79 14

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.50 15 5.14 26

The Library website is easy to use 5.42 16 6.00 8

I am informed about Library services 5.40 17 5.60 17

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.35 18 5.00 27

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.29 19 5.18 24

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.23 20 5.15 25

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.19 21 5.19 23

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.19 21 5.75 15

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.14 23 4.43 28

A computer is available when I need one 5.11 24 5.89 12

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.11 25 5.89 11

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.07 26 5.60 17

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 4.82 27 5.31 19

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.80 28 5.27 21

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.79 1 5.89 11

A computer is available when I need one 0.78 2 5.89 12

The Library website is easy to use 0.58 3 6.00 8

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.56 4 5.75 15

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.53 5 5.60 17

Library signage is clear 0.50 6 6.05 7

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.49 7 5.31 19

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.47 8 5.27 21

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.44 9 6.39 2

The Library website provides useful information 0.40 10 6.15 5

The Library is a good place to study 0.35 11 6.47 1

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.26 12 5.79 14

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.20 13 5.80 13

Opening hours meet my needs 0.20 13 5.90 10

I am informed about Library services 0.20 15 5.60 17

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.17 16 6.28 3

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.06 17 6.18 4

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.00 18 5.19 23

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to -0.06 19 5.65 16

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs -0.08 20 5.15 25

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs -0.12 21 5.18 24

Library staff are readily available to assist me -0.17 22 6.00 8

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.17 22 6.11 6

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs -0.35 24 5.00 27

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to -0.36 25 5.14 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs -0.38 26 5.29 20

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs -0.58 27 5.21 22

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.71 28 4.43 28

Mean gap scores —Which category describes you? - OTHERS - Alumni

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 12 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 13 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 20 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 2 21 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 3 19 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 27 22 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

5911,15

6 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 18 23 16 58 Median 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 5 1 17 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

5326,28

8 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

527,25

24 10 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 14 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 9 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 4 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 importance scores by demographic

Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student?

Undergraduate student (669 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.40

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.35

The Library is a good place to study 6.31

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.27

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.21

Postgraduate student (415 responses) Importance mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.44

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.44

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.41

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.36

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.32

Academic staff (53 responses) Importance mean

The Library website is easy to use 6.78

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.73

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.70

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.65

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.57

Non-academic staff (79 responses) Importance mean

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.23

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.21

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.20

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.19

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.17

Not Applicable (18 responses) Importance mean

The Library is a good place to study 6.56

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.50

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.31

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.25

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.19

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 performance scores by demographic

Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student?

Undergraduate student (669 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.03

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.95

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.94

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.93

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.92

Postgraduate student (415 responses) Performance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.18

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.15

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.13

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.10

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.04

Academic staff (53 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.26

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.16

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.15

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.11

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.84

Non-academic staff (79 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.96

Opening hours meet my needs 5.95

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.85

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.83

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.82

Not Applicable (18 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.88

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.81

The Library is a good place to study 5.81

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.76

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.75

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 gap scores by demographic

Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student?

Undergraduate student (669 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.18

A computer is available when I need one 1.02

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.85

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.77

The Library website is easy to use 0.73

Postgraduate student (415 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.12

Opening hours meet my needs 0.78

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.76

A computer is available when I need one 0.72

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.71

Academic staff (53 responses) Gap score

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.50

The Library website is easy to use 1.42

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.40

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.28

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 1.10

Non-academic staff (79 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.17

The Library website provides useful information 0.75

A computer is available when I need one 0.73

The Library website is easy to use 0.73

Library signage is clear 0.72

Not Applicable (18 responses) Gap score

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.67

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.47

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 1.47

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.13

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.00

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Top 10 factors —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Undergraduate student

669 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.40

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.03

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.93

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.18

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.35

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.95

A computer is available when I need

one5.09

A computer is available when I need

one1.02

The Library is a good place to study 6.31Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.94 I am informed about Library services 5.23

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.85

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.27

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.93 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.25 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.77

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.21I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.92

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.29 The Library website is easy to use 0.73

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.14 The Library is a good place to study 5.82 The Library website is easy to use 5.33

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.70

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.12

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.71

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.36 Opening hours meet my needs 0.68

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.12

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.70 Library signage is clear 5.38

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.68

Opening hours meet my needs 6.12

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.64

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.40Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.67

A computer is available when I need

one6.12

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.61

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.40

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.64

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.40 1 5.92 5

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.35 2 5.71 7

The Library is a good place to study 6.31 3 5.82 6

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.27 4 5.43 16

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.21 5 5.53 12

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.14 6 5.94 3

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.12 7 5.95 2

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.12 8 4.93 28

Opening hours meet my needs 6.12 9 5.43 15

A computer is available when I need one 6.12 10 5.09 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.11 11 5.45 14

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.11 12 5.64 9

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.10 13 5.40 18

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.06 14 5.93 4

The Library website is easy to use 6.06 15 5.33 23

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.05 16 6.03 1

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.04 17 5.58 11

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.02 18 5.25 25

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.98 19 5.40 19

The Library website provides useful information 5.92 20 5.42 17

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.88 21 5.40 20

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.84 22 5.70 8

Library signage is clear 5.82 23 5.38 21

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.79 24 5.36 22

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.70 25 5.61 10

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.57 26 5.45 13

I am informed about Library services 5.48 27 5.23 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.16 28 5.29 24

Mean importance scores —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? -

Undergraduate student

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.03 1 6.05 16

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.95 2 6.12 7

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.94 3 6.14 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.93 4 6.06 14

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.92 5 6.40 1

The Library is a good place to study 5.82 6 6.31 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.71 7 6.35 2

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.70 8 5.84 22

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.64 9 6.11 12

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.61 10 5.70 25

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.58 11 6.04 17

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.53 12 6.21 5

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.45 13 5.57 26

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.45 14 6.11 11

Opening hours meet my needs 5.43 15 6.12 9

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.43 16 6.27 4

The Library website provides useful information 5.42 17 5.92 20

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.40 18 6.10 13

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.40 19 5.98 19

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.40 20 5.88 21

Library signage is clear 5.38 21 5.82 23

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.36 22 5.79 24

The Library website is easy to use 5.33 23 6.06 15

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.29 24 5.16 28

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.25 25 6.02 18

I am informed about Library services 5.23 26 5.48 27

A computer is available when I need one 5.09 27 6.12 10

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.93 28 6.12 8

Mean performance score —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? -

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.18 1 6.12 8

A computer is available when I need one 1.02 2 6.12 10

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.85 3 6.27 4

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.77 4 6.02 18

The Library website is easy to use 0.73 5 6.06 15

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.70 6 6.10 13

Opening hours meet my needs 0.68 7 6.12 9

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.68 8 6.21 5

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.67 9 6.11 11

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.64 10 6.35 2

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.58 11 5.98 19

The Library website provides useful information 0.50 12 5.92 20

The Library is a good place to study 0.49 13 6.31 3

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.49 14 5.88 21

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.48 15 6.40 1

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.47 16 6.11 12

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.45 17 6.04 17

Library signage is clear 0.45 18 5.82 23

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.43 19 5.79 24

I am informed about Library services 0.25 20 5.48 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.19 21 6.14 6

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.17 22 6.12 7

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.14 23 5.84 22

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.14 24 6.06 14

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.13 25 5.57 26

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.09 26 5.70 25

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.02 27 6.05 16

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.14 28 5.16 28

Mean gap scores —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Undergraduate

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 13 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 18 12 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 24 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

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60 28 25 23 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 7,2 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 5,3 8 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 10 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 9 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 1 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 4 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Postgraduate student

415 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.44I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.18

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.12

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.12

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.44Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.15

A computer is available when I need

one5.31 Opening hours meet my needs 0.78

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.41

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.13 Opening hours meet my needs 5.43

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.76

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.36

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.10 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.47

A computer is available when I need

one0.72

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.32

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.04

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.55 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.71

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.32

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.96 The Library website is easy to use 5.56 The Library website is easy to use 0.71

The Library is a good place to study 6.30 The Library is a good place to study 5.89I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.56

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.69

The Library website is easy to use 6.27

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.86Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.58

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.66

The Library website provides useful

information6.26

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.83Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.59

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.60

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.25

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.81 Library signage is clear 5.62

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.57

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.44 1 5.75 13

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.44 2 5.86 8

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.41 3 6.18 1

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.36 4 6.13 3

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.32 5 6.10 4

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.32 6 5.56 22

The Library is a good place to study 6.30 7 5.89 7

The Library website is easy to use 6.27 8 5.56 23

The Library website provides useful information 6.26 9 5.73 15

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.25 10 6.15 2

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.24 11 6.04 5

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.24 12 5.12 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.24 13 5.58 21

Opening hours meet my needs 6.21 14 5.43 26

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.20 15 5.79 11

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.19 16 5.59 20

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.18 17 5.47 25

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 6.09 18 5.62 18

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.08 19 5.67 17

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.08 20 5.83 9

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.07 21 5.96 6

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.05 22 5.55 24

A computer is available when I need one 6.03 23 5.31 27

Library signage is clear 6.01 24 5.62 19

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.91 25 5.79 12

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.89 26 5.81 10

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.87 27 5.73 14

I am informed about Library services 5.86 28 5.72 16

Mean importance scores —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? -

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.18 1 6.41 3

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.15 2 6.25 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.13 3 6.36 4

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.10 4 6.32 5

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.04 5 6.24 11

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.96 6 6.07 21

The Library is a good place to study 5.89 7 6.30 7

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.86 8 6.44 2

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.83 9 6.08 20

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.81 10 5.89 26

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.79 11 6.20 15

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.79 12 5.91 25

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.75 13 6.44 1

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.73 14 5.87 27

The Library website provides useful information 5.73 15 6.26 9

I am informed about Library services 5.72 16 5.86 28

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.67 17 6.08 19

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.62 18 6.09 18

Library signage is clear 5.62 19 6.01 24

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.59 20 6.19 16

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.58 21 6.24 13

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.56 22 6.32 6

The Library website is easy to use 5.56 23 6.27 8

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.55 24 6.05 22

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.47 25 6.18 17

Opening hours meet my needs 5.43 26 6.21 14

A computer is available when I need one 5.31 27 6.03 23

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.12 28 6.24 12

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.12 1 6.24 12

Opening hours meet my needs 0.78 2 6.21 14

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.76 3 6.32 6

A computer is available when I need one 0.72 4 6.03 23

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.71 5 6.18 17

The Library website is easy to use 0.71 6 6.27 8

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.69 7 6.44 1

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.66 8 6.24 13

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.60 9 6.19 16

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.57 10 6.44 2

The Library website provides useful information 0.53 11 6.26 9

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.50 12 6.05 22

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.47 13 6.09 18

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.41 14 6.08 19

The Library is a good place to study 0.41 15 6.30 7

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.41 16 6.20 15

Library signage is clear 0.39 17 6.01 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.25 18 6.08 20

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.23 19 6.41 3

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.23 20 6.36 4

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.23 21 6.32 5

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.20 22 6.24 11

I am informed about Library services 0.14 23 5.86 28

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.14 24 5.87 27

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.12 25 5.91 25

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.12 26 6.07 21

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.10 27 6.25 10

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.08 28 5.89 26

Mean gap scores —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Postgraduate student

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 24 26 21 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

6313,27

2 12 20 19 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 11 6 2818,25

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61 5 16 7 8 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 153,14

60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 9,14,10

59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Academic staff

53 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

The Library website is easy to use 6.78Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.26

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs4.79 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.50

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.73I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.16

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.94 The Library website is easy to use 1.42

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.70Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.15 Library signage is clear 5.02

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.40

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.65Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.11 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.05

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.28

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.57

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.84I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.32

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

1.10

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.57 Opening hours meet my needs 5.80

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.32The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs1.06

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.56

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.78 The Library website is easy to use 5.36 Library signage is clear 1.00

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.55

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.70A computer is available when I need

one5.37

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.86

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.52

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.69

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.40

The Library website provides useful

information0.85

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.51

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.67

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.41

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.85

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library website is easy to use 6.78 1 5.36 22

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.73 2 5.45 16

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.70 3 5.84 5

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.65 4 5.55 14

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.57 5 6.11 4

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.57 6 6.16 2

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.56 7 6.15 3

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.55 8 5.05 25

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.52 9 5.69 9

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.51 10 6.26 1

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.45 11 5.61 12

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.39 12 5.78 7

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.34 13 4.94 27

The Library website provides useful information 6.33 14 5.48 15

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 6.33 15 5.67 10

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 6.19 16 5.67 11

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.17 17 5.70 8

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.11 18 5.40 20

Opening hours meet my needs 6.11 19 5.80 6

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.07 20 5.44 17

Library signage is clear 6.02 21 5.02 26

The Library is a good place to study 6.00 22 5.58 13

A computer is available when I need one 5.97 23 5.37 21

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.85 24 4.79 28

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.82 25 5.41 19

I am informed about Library services 5.73 26 5.42 18

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.61 27 5.32 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.49 28 5.32 23

Mean importance scores —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? -

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.26 1 6.51 10

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.16 2 6.57 6

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.15 3 6.56 7

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.11 4 6.57 5

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.84 5 6.70 3

Opening hours meet my needs 5.80 6 6.11 19

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.78 7 6.39 12

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.70 8 6.17 17

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.69 9 6.52 9

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.67 10 6.33 15

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.67 11 6.19 16

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.61 12 6.45 11

The Library is a good place to study 5.58 13 6.00 22

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.55 14 6.65 4

The Library website provides useful information 5.48 15 6.33 14

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.45 16 6.73 2

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.44 17 6.07 20

I am informed about Library services 5.42 18 5.73 26

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.41 19 5.82 25

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.40 20 6.11 18

A computer is available when I need one 5.37 21 5.97 23

The Library website is easy to use 5.36 22 6.78 1

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.32 23 5.49 28

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.32 24 5.61 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.05 25 6.55 8

Library signage is clear 5.02 26 6.02 21

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.94 27 6.34 13

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 4.79 28 5.85 24

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.50 1 6.55 8

The Library website is easy to use 1.42 2 6.78 1

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.40 3 6.34 13

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.28 4 6.73 2

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 1.10 5 6.65 4

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 1.06 6 5.85 24

Library signage is clear 1.00 7 6.02 21

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.86 8 6.70 3

The Library website provides useful information 0.85 9 6.33 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.85 10 6.45 11

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.83 11 6.52 9

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.71 12 6.11 18

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.65 13 6.33 15

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.63 14 6.07 20

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.61 15 6.39 12

A computer is available when I need one 0.60 16 5.97 23

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.53 17 6.19 16

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.47 18 6.17 17

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.47 19 6.57 5

The Library is a good place to study 0.42 20 6.00 22

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.42 21 6.56 7

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.41 22 5.82 25

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.41 23 6.57 6

Opening hours meet my needs 0.31 24 6.11 19

I am informed about Library services 0.31 25 5.73 26

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.29 26 5.61 27

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.26 27 6.51 10

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.16 28 5.49 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 27 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 24 23 26 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 2820,21

17 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 25 22 19 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 7 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 11 2 10 63 Median 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 9,8 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

6113,16

6 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 3 15 12 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 5 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 18 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 1 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 14 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 4 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Non-academic staff

79 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.23

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.96

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.92

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.17

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.21 Opening hours meet my needs 5.95 Library signage is clear 5.07

The Library website provides useful

information0.75

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.20Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.85

A computer is available when I need

one5.20

A computer is available when I need

one0.73

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.19

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.83 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.24 The Library website is easy to use 0.73

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.17

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.82

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.29 Library signage is clear 0.72

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.16

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.76 I am informed about Library services 5.30 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.71

Opening hours meet my needs 6.15Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.76

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.33

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.68

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.13

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.72

The Library website provides useful

information5.34

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.63

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.11 The Library is a good place to study 5.67Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.35

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.60

The Library website provides useful

information6.09

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.67 The Library website is easy to use 5.36

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

0.58

Factors rated top 10 in importance

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.23 1 5.82 5

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.21 2 5.96 1

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.20 3 5.52 14

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.19 4 5.85 3

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.17 5 5.67 9

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.16 6 5.57 11

Opening hours meet my needs 6.15 7 5.95 2

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.13 8 5.76 7

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.11 9 5.53 13

The Library website provides useful information 6.09 10 5.34 21

The Library website is easy to use 6.09 11 5.36 19

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.08 12 4.92 28

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.08 13 5.83 4

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.05 14 5.54 12

The Library is a good place to study 5.97 15 5.67 9

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.96 16 5.33 22

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.95 17 5.24 25

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.94 18 5.76 6

A computer is available when I need one 5.94 19 5.20 26

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.88 20 5.41 18

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.82 21 5.72 8

Library signage is clear 5.78 22 5.07 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.78 23 5.35 20

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.77 24 5.52 14

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.66 25 5.48 16

I am informed about Library services 5.64 26 5.30 23

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.57 27 5.29 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.56 28 5.47 17

Mean importance scores —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Non-

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.96 1 6.21 2

Opening hours meet my needs 5.95 2 6.15 7

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.85 3 6.19 4

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.83 4 6.08 13

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.82 5 6.23 1

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.76 6 5.94 18

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.76 7 6.13 8

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.72 8 5.82 21

The Library is a good place to study 5.67 9 5.97 15

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.67 9 6.17 5

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.57 11 6.16 6

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.54 12 6.05 14

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.53 13 6.11 9

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.52 14 5.77 24

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.52 14 6.20 3

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.48 16 5.66 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.47 17 5.56 28

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.41 18 5.88 20

The Library website is easy to use 5.36 19 6.09 11

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.35 20 5.78 23

The Library website provides useful information 5.34 21 6.09 10

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.33 22 5.96 16

I am informed about Library services 5.30 23 5.64 26

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.29 24 5.57 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.24 25 5.95 17

A computer is available when I need one 5.20 26 5.94 19

Library signage is clear 5.07 27 5.78 22

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.92 28 6.08 12

Mean performance score —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Non-academic

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.17 1 6.08 12

The Library website provides useful information 0.75 2 6.09 10

A computer is available when I need one 0.73 3 5.94 19

The Library website is easy to use 0.73 4 6.09 11

Library signage is clear 0.72 5 5.78 22

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.71 6 5.95 17

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.68 7 6.20 3

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.63 8 5.96 16

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.60 9 6.16 6

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.58 10 6.11 9

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.51 11 6.05 14

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.50 12 6.17 5

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.47 13 5.88 20

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.44 14 5.78 23

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.41 15 6.23 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.37 16 6.13 8

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.34 17 6.19 4

I am informed about Library services 0.34 18 5.64 26

The Library is a good place to study 0.30 19 5.97 15

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.27 20 5.57 27

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.26 21 6.21 2

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.25 22 6.08 13

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.25 23 5.77 24

Opening hours meet my needs 0.20 24 6.15 7

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.18 25 5.94 18

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.18 26 5.66 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.10 27 5.82 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.09 28 5.56 28

Mean gap scores —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Non-academic staff

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 24 26 1720,21

19 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 11 2 27 237,22

6 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 28 25 13 12 60 Median 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 15 18 8 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 3 16 9 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 5 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

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4 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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18 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

The Library is a good place to study 6.56Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.88 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.20 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.67

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.50

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.81

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

4.40The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.47

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.31 The Library is a good place to study 5.81

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

4.47

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

1.47

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.25

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.76

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.53

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to1.13

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.19

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.75

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs4.60

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.00

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.18

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.65

A computer is available when I need

one4.94 Opening hours meet my needs 1.00

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.06

The Library website provides useful

information5.59

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.00

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to1.00

The Library website is easy to use 6.06 I am informed about Library services 5.53

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.00 The Library website is easy to use 0.82

Opening hours meet my needs 6.06

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.47 Opening hours meet my needs 5.06A computer is available when I need

one0.81

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.00 Library signage is clear 5.41

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.19

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.77

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library is a good place to study 6.56 1 5.81 2

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.50 2 5.38 11

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.31 3 5.81 2

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.25 4 5.75 5

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.19 5 5.19 19

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.18 6 5.76 4

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.06 7 5.88 1

The Library website is easy to use 6.06 8 5.24 16

Opening hours meet my needs 6.06 9 5.06 20

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.00 10 4.53 25

The Library website provides useful information 6.00 10 5.59 7

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.92 12 5.33 13

Library signage is clear 5.88 13 5.41 10

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.87 14 4.20 28

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.87 14 4.40 27

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.77 16 5.00 21

I am informed about Library services 5.76 17 5.53 8

A computer is available when I need one 5.75 18 4.94 23

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.71 19 5.29 14

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.71 20 5.65 6

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.64 21 5.21 18

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.57 22 5.36 12

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.53 23 5.27 15

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.47 24 5.47 9

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.47 25 4.47 26

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.31 26 5.00 21

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.30 27 4.60 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.69 28 5.23 17

Mean importance scores —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Not

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.88 1 6.06 7

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.81 2 6.31 3

The Library is a good place to study 5.81 2 6.56 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.76 4 6.18 6

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.75 5 6.25 4

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.65 6 5.71 20

The Library website provides useful information 5.59 7 6.00 10

I am informed about Library services 5.53 8 5.76 17

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.47 9 5.47 24

Library signage is clear 5.41 10 5.88 13

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.38 11 6.50 2

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.36 12 5.57 22

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.33 13 5.92 12

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.29 14 5.71 19

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.27 15 5.53 23

The Library website is easy to use 5.24 16 6.06 8

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.23 17 4.69 28

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.21 18 5.64 21

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.19 19 6.19 5

Opening hours meet my needs 5.06 20 6.06 9

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.00 21 5.31 26

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.00 21 5.77 16

A computer is available when I need one 4.94 23 5.75 18

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 4.60 24 5.30 27

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.53 25 6.00 10

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 4.47 26 5.47 25

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 4.40 27 5.87 14

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.20 28 5.87 14

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.67 1 5.87 14

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.47 2 6.00 10

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 1.47 3 5.87 14

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.13 4 6.50 2

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.00 5 5.47 25

Opening hours meet my needs 1.00 5 6.06 9

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 1.00 5 6.19 5

The Library website is easy to use 0.82 8 6.06 8

A computer is available when I need one 0.81 9 5.75 18

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.77 10 5.77 16

The Library is a good place to study 0.75 11 6.56 1

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.70 12 5.30 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.58 13 5.92 12

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.50 14 6.25 4

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.50 14 6.31 3

Library signage is clear 0.47 16 5.88 13

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.43 17 5.64 21

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.43 17 5.71 19

The Library website provides useful information 0.41 19 6.00 10

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.41 19 6.18 6

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.31 21 5.31 26

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.27 22 5.53 23

I am informed about Library services 0.24 23 5.76 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.21 24 5.57 22

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.19 25 6.06 7

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.06 26 5.71 20

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.00 27 5.47 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.54 28 4.69 28

Mean gap scores —Which of the following best describes you if you are a current HKU staff or student? - Not Applicable

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Performance means x 10 Statements

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 12 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 13 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

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63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 17 22 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 6 27 19 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 11 2 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 28 26 16 3 59 Median 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 15 18 1 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 5 10 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 7 14 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 24 9 8 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 25 23 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 4 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 importance scores by demographic

How often do you come into the Library?

Daily (292 responses) Importance mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.45

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.43

The Library is a good place to study 6.43

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.37

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.30

2-4 days a week (510 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.36

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.35

The Library is a good place to study 6.29

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.26

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.21

Weekly (254 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.39

The Library is a good place to study 6.29

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.28

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.28

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.23

Fortnightly (65 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.41

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.37

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.36

The Library website is easy to use 6.27

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.27

Monthly (81 responses) Importance mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.36

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.34

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.25

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.24

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.24

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) (45 responses) Importance mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.59

The Library website is easy to use 6.48

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.47

The Library website provides useful information 6.44

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.44

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How often do you come into the Library?

Daily (292 responses) Performance mean

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.15

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.13

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.13

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.12

The Library is a good place to study 6.00

2-4 days a week (510 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.08

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.98

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.97

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.97

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.92

Weekly (254 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.09

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.06

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.05

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.02

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.88

Fortnightly (65 responses) Performance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.16

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.98

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.91

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.86

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.80

Monthly (81 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.99

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.91

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.82

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.80

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.78

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) (45 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.91

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.75

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.74

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.72

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.69

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 gap scores by demographic

How often do you come into the Library?

Daily (292 responses) Gap score

Opening hours meet my needs 0.93

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.92

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.72

A computer is available when I need one 0.71

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.66

2-4 days a week (510 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.19

A computer is available when I need one 0.87

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.75

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.73

The Library website is easy to use 0.72

Weekly (254 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.24

A computer is available when I need one 1.00

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.96

The Library website is easy to use 0.82

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.70

Fortnightly (65 responses) Gap score

The Library website is easy to use 1.42

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.39

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.32

A computer is available when I need one 1.07

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.04

Monthly (81 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.29

A computer is available when I need one 1.20

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.16

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.04

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.94

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) (45 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.71

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.36

The Library website is easy to use 1.30

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.22

Library signage is clear 0.97

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292 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.45

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.15

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.32 Opening hours meet my needs 0.93

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.43

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.13 Opening hours meet my needs 5.37

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there0.92

The Library is a good place to study 6.43Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.13

A computer is available when I need

one5.51

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.72

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.37

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.12

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.67

A computer is available when I need

one0.71

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs6.30 The Library is a good place to study 6.00 I am informed about Library services 5.68

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.66

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.30I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.00

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.71

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.55

Opening hours meet my needs 6.29

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.96 The Library website is easy to use 5.73

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.54

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.29

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.95 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.73 The Library website is easy to use 0.46

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.28

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.90

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.73

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to0.43

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.25

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.87Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.76 The Library is a good place to study 0.43

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.45 1 5.73 20

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.43 2 6.00 6

The Library is a good place to study 6.43 3 6.00 5

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.37 4 5.71 23

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.30 5 5.76 19

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.30 6 5.76 18

Opening hours meet my needs 6.29 7 5.37 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.29 8 6.15 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.28 9 6.13 3

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.25 10 5.95 8

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.25 11 5.32 28

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.24 12 6.13 2

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.23 13 6.12 4

A computer is available when I need one 6.22 14 5.51 26

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.21 15 5.80 13

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.20 16 5.87 10

The Library website is easy to use 6.19 17 5.73 22

The Library website provides useful information 6.17 18 5.78 15

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.14 19 5.78 16

Library signage is clear 6.13 20 5.87 11

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.11 21 5.96 7

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.08 22 5.81 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.07 23 5.73 21

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 6.06 24 5.67 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.96 25 5.90 9

I am informed about Library services 5.89 26 5.68 24

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.88 27 5.79 14

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.72 28 5.78 17

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.15 1 6.29 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.13 2 6.24 12

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.13 3 6.28 9

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.12 4 6.23 13

The Library is a good place to study 6.00 5 6.43 3

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.00 6 6.43 2

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.96 7 6.11 21

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.95 8 6.25 10

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.90 9 5.96 25

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.87 10 6.20 16

Library signage is clear 5.87 11 6.13 20

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.81 12 6.08 22

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.80 13 6.21 15

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.79 14 5.88 27

The Library website provides useful information 5.78 15 6.17 18

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.78 16 6.14 19

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.78 17 5.72 28

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.76 18 6.30 6

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.76 19 6.30 5

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.73 20 6.45 1

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.73 21 6.07 23

The Library website is easy to use 5.73 22 6.19 17

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.71 23 6.37 4

I am informed about Library services 5.68 24 5.89 26

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.67 25 6.06 24

A computer is available when I need one 5.51 26 6.22 14

Opening hours meet my needs 5.37 27 6.29 7

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.32 28 6.25 11

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Opening hours meet my needs 0.93 1 6.29 7

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.92 2 6.25 11

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.72 3 6.45 1

A computer is available when I need one 0.71 4 6.22 14

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.66 5 6.37 4

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.55 6 6.30 5

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.54 7 6.30 6

The Library website is easy to use 0.46 8 6.19 17

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.43 9 6.43 2

The Library is a good place to study 0.43 10 6.43 3

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.42 11 6.21 15

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.39 12 6.06 24

The Library website provides useful information 0.38 13 6.17 18

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.36 14 6.14 19

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.34 15 6.07 23

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.32 16 6.20 16

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.30 17 6.25 10

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.27 18 6.08 22

Library signage is clear 0.26 19 6.13 20

I am informed about Library services 0.21 20 5.89 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.15 21 6.11 21

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.14 22 6.28 9

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.13 23 6.29 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.11 24 6.24 12

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.11 25 6.23 13

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.09 26 5.88 27

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.06 27 5.96 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.06 28 5.72 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 13 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 1812,17

64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 616,24

26 20 21 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 11 15 272,14

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3 8 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 10 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 1 9 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 4 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —How often do you come into the Library? - 2-4 days a week

510 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.36

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.08

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.94

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.19

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.35

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.98

A computer is available when I need

one5.10

A computer is available when I need

one0.87

The Library is a good place to study 6.29I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.97 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.28 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.75

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.26Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.97

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.34

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.73

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.21

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.92 The Library website is easy to use 5.38 The Library website is easy to use 0.72

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.20 The Library is a good place to study 5.86

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.39

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.71

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.18

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.75The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.40

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.68

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.17

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.67 I am informed about Library services 5.41

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.67

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.12

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.66 Library signage is clear 5.42

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.67

Opening hours meet my needs 6.12

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.61Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.44 Opening hours meet my needs 0.66

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.36 1 5.97 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.35 2 5.67 8

The Library is a good place to study 6.29 3 5.86 6

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.26 4 5.59 11

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.21 5 5.98 2

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.20 6 5.97 4

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.18 7 5.61 10

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.17 8 5.44 19

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.12 9 4.94 28

Opening hours meet my needs 6.12 10 5.46 17

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.12 11 6.08 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.10 12 5.92 5

The Library website is easy to use 6.10 13 5.38 24

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.08 14 5.46 16

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.06 15 5.58 12

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.06 16 5.39 23

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.04 17 5.34 25

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.03 18 5.28 26

The Library website provides useful information 5.98 19 5.49 14

A computer is available when I need one 5.97 20 5.10 27

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.87 21 5.52 13

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.86 22 5.40 22

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.85 23 5.75 7

Library signage is clear 5.80 24 5.42 20

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.77 25 5.66 9

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.61 26 5.48 15

I am informed about Library services 5.55 27 5.41 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.32 28 5.45 18

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.08 1 6.12 11

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.98 2 6.21 5

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.97 3 6.36 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.97 4 6.20 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.92 5 6.10 12

The Library is a good place to study 5.86 6 6.29 3

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.75 7 5.85 23

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.67 8 6.35 2

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.66 9 5.77 25

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.61 10 6.18 7

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.59 11 6.26 4

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.58 12 6.06 15

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.52 13 5.87 21

The Library website provides useful information 5.49 14 5.98 19

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.48 15 5.61 26

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.46 16 6.08 14

Opening hours meet my needs 5.46 17 6.12 10

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.45 18 5.32 28

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.44 19 6.17 8

Library signage is clear 5.42 20 5.80 24

I am informed about Library services 5.41 21 5.55 27

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.40 22 5.86 22

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.39 23 6.06 16

The Library website is easy to use 5.38 24 6.10 13

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.34 25 6.04 17

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.28 26 6.03 18

A computer is available when I need one 5.10 27 5.97 20

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.94 28 6.12 9

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.19 1 6.12 9

A computer is available when I need one 0.87 2 5.97 20

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.75 3 6.03 18

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.73 4 6.17 8

The Library website is easy to use 0.72 5 6.10 13

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.71 6 6.04 17

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.68 7 6.35 2

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.67 8 6.06 16

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.67 9 6.26 4

Opening hours meet my needs 0.66 10 6.12 10

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.61 11 6.08 14

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.57 12 6.18 7

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.48 13 6.06 15

The Library website provides useful information 0.48 14 5.98 19

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.47 15 5.86 22

The Library is a good place to study 0.44 16 6.29 3

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.39 17 6.36 1

Library signage is clear 0.38 18 5.80 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.35 19 5.87 21

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.24 20 6.21 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.23 21 6.20 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.18 22 6.10 12

I am informed about Library services 0.14 23 5.55 27

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.13 24 5.61 26

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.11 25 5.77 25

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.09 26 5.85 23

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.04 27 6.12 11

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.12 28 5.32 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 24 13 12 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 18 2620,21

62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 1114,27

6,16

23 22 19 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 1525,28

2 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 5 7 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 3 10 8 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 9 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 1 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 4 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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254 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.39

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.09

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.94

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.24

The Library is a good place to study 6.29I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.06

A computer is available when I need

one5.11

A computer is available when I need

one1.00

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.28Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.05 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.15 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.96

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.28Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.02 I am informed about Library services 5.23 The Library website is easy to use 0.82

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.23

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.88 Library signage is clear 5.28

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.70

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.20

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.79 The Library website is easy to use 5.38

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.67

The Library website is easy to use 6.20 The Library is a good place to study 5.74The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.38

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.61

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.20

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.73

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.39 Library signage is clear 0.59

Opening hours meet my needs 6.18

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.69I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.41

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.59

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.18 Opening hours meet my needs 5.64

The Library website provides useful

information5.42

The Library website provides useful

information0.58

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.39 1 6.06 2

The Library is a good place to study 6.29 2 5.74 7

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.28 3 5.73 8

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.28 4 5.60 13

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.23 5 5.62 11

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.20 6 6.02 4

The Library website is easy to use 6.20 7 5.38 23

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.20 8 6.05 3

Opening hours meet my needs 6.18 9 5.64 10

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.18 10 4.94 28

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.14 11 5.43 18

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.14 12 5.88 5

A computer is available when I need one 6.12 13 5.11 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.12 14 5.15 26

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.11 15 5.69 9

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.08 16 5.49 15

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.08 17 6.09 1

The Library website provides useful information 6.00 18 5.42 19

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.96 19 5.52 14

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.94 20 5.44 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.93 21 5.41 20

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.91 22 5.79 6

Library signage is clear 5.87 23 5.28 24

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.78 24 5.38 22

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.72 25 5.61 12

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.64 26 5.46 16

I am informed about Library services 5.49 27 5.23 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.41 28 5.39 21

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.09 1 6.08 17

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.06 2 6.39 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.05 3 6.20 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.02 4 6.20 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.88 5 6.14 12

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.79 6 5.91 22

The Library is a good place to study 5.74 7 6.29 2

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.73 8 6.28 3

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.69 9 6.11 15

Opening hours meet my needs 5.64 10 6.18 9

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.62 11 6.23 5

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.61 12 5.72 25

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.60 13 6.28 4

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.52 14 5.96 19

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.49 15 6.08 16

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.46 16 5.64 26

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.44 17 5.94 20

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.43 18 6.14 11

The Library website provides useful information 5.42 19 6.00 18

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.41 20 5.93 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.39 21 5.41 28

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.38 22 5.78 24

The Library website is easy to use 5.38 23 6.20 7

Library signage is clear 5.28 24 5.87 23

I am informed about Library services 5.23 25 5.49 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.15 26 6.12 14

A computer is available when I need one 5.11 27 6.12 13

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.94 28 6.18 10

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254 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.24 1 6.18 10

A computer is available when I need one 1.00 2 6.12 13

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.96 3 6.12 14

The Library website is easy to use 0.82 4 6.20 7

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.70 5 6.14 11

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.67 6 6.28 4

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.61 7 6.23 5

Library signage is clear 0.59 8 5.87 23

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.59 9 6.08 16

The Library website provides useful information 0.58 10 6.00 18

The Library is a good place to study 0.55 11 6.29 2

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.54 12 6.28 3

Opening hours meet my needs 0.54 13 6.18 9

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.52 14 5.93 21

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.49 15 5.94 20

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.44 16 5.96 19

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.42 17 6.11 15

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.41 18 5.78 24

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.33 19 6.39 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.26 20 6.14 12

I am informed about Library services 0.25 21 5.49 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.19 22 6.20 6

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.18 23 5.64 26

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.15 24 6.20 8

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.12 25 5.91 22

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.11 26 5.72 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.02 27 5.41 28

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.01 28 6.08 17

Mean gap scores —How often do you come into the Library? - Weekly

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 2412,26

63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 11 276,13

21 20 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 15 28 18 25 23 22 19 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 2 7 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 314,16

8 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 5 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 10 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 9 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 1 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 4 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —How often do you come into the Library? - Fortnightly

65 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.41

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.16 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.74 The Library website is easy to use 1.42

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.37Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.98 Library signage is clear 4.76 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.39

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.36

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.91

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.79

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.32

The Library website is easy to use 6.27Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.86 The Library website is easy to use 4.85

A computer is available when I need

one1.07

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.27

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.80

A computer is available when I need

one4.98

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to1.04

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.25

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.75I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.00 Library signage is clear 1.02

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my

needs

5.59Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.02

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.00

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.21 The Library is a good place to study 5.57

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.14Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.93

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.17 Opening hours meet my needs 5.54

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.20

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.91

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.16

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.50I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.21

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.90

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65 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.41 1 6.16 1

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.37 2 5.37 14

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.36 3 5.80 5

The Library website is easy to use 6.27 4 4.85 25

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.27 5 5.91 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.25 6 5.21 19

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.25 6 5.98 2

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.21 8 5.44 11

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.17 9 5.24 17

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.16 10 5.86 4

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.12 11 4.74 28

Opening hours meet my needs 6.11 12 5.54 9

The Library website provides useful information 6.11 13 5.27 16

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.11 14 4.79 26

The Library is a good place to study 6.09 15 5.57 8

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.09 16 5.40 13

A computer is available when I need one 6.05 17 4.98 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.04 18 5.50 10

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.00 19 5.75 6

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.93 20 5.02 22

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.92 21 5.28 15

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.91 22 5.20 20

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.90 23 5.00 23

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.82 24 5.59 7

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.79 25 5.43 12

Library signage is clear 5.78 26 4.76 27

I am informed about Library services 5.70 27 5.22 18

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.38 28 5.14 21

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.16 1 6.41 1

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.98 2 6.25 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.91 3 6.27 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.86 4 6.16 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.80 5 6.36 3

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.75 6 6.00 19

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.59 7 5.82 24

The Library is a good place to study 5.57 8 6.09 15

Opening hours meet my needs 5.54 9 6.11 12

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.50 10 6.04 18

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.44 11 6.21 8

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.43 12 5.79 25

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.40 13 6.09 16

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.37 14 6.37 2

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.28 15 5.92 21

The Library website provides useful information 5.27 16 6.11 13

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.24 17 6.17 9

I am informed about Library services 5.22 18 5.70 27

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.21 19 6.25 6

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.20 20 5.91 22

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.14 21 5.38 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.02 22 5.93 20

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.00 23 5.90 23

A computer is available when I need one 4.98 24 6.05 17

The Library website is easy to use 4.85 25 6.27 4

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.79 26 6.11 14

Library signage is clear 4.76 27 5.78 26

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.74 28 6.12 11

Mean performance score —How often do you come into the Library? - Fortnightly

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65 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library website is easy to use 1.42 1 6.27 4

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.39 2 6.12 11

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.32 3 6.11 14

A computer is available when I need one 1.07 4 6.05 17

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.04 5 6.25 6

Library signage is clear 1.02 6 5.78 26

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.00 7 6.37 2

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.93 8 6.17 9

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.91 9 5.93 20

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.90 10 5.90 23

The Library website provides useful information 0.84 11 6.11 13

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.77 12 6.21 8

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.70 13 5.91 22

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.68 14 6.09 16

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.64 15 5.92 21

Opening hours meet my needs 0.58 16 6.11 12

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.55 17 6.36 3

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.54 18 6.04 18

The Library is a good place to study 0.53 19 6.09 15

I am informed about Library services 0.48 20 5.70 27

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.36 21 5.79 25

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.36 22 6.27 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.30 23 6.16 10

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.27 24 6.25 6

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.26 25 6.41 1

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.25 26 6.00 19

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.24 27 5.38 28

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.24 28 5.82 24

Mean gap scores —How often do you come into the Library? - Fortnightly

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65 responses

Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 24 21 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 27 13 22 19 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 18 26 20 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 28 11 15 2 23 6 12 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 7 8 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

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5 16 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 3 10 9 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 1 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 4 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —How often do you come into the Library? - Monthly

81 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.36Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.99

A computer is available when I need

one4.80

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.29

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.34Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.91

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.84

A computer is available when I need

one1.20

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.25

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.82

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to4.85

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.16

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.24

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.80

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs4.98 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.04

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.24

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.78 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.99

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.94

The Library website provides useful

information6.24

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.56 The Library website is easy to use 5.18 The Library website is easy to use 0.92

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.23 The Library is a good place to study 5.54

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.19

The Library website provides useful

information0.86

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.13

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.54

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.20I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.81

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.13

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.54Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.25

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.80

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.11

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.53The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.25

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.76

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.36 1 5.20 21

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.34 2 5.54 9

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.25 3 5.82 3

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.24 4 5.78 5

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.24 5 5.99 1

The Library website provides useful information 6.24 6 5.38 12

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.23 7 5.91 2

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.13 8 4.84 27

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.13 8 5.80 4

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.11 10 5.36 13

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.11 11 5.53 10

The Library website is easy to use 6.11 12 5.18 23

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.10 13 5.35 14

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.03 14 4.99 24

The Library is a good place to study 6.01 15 5.54 7

A computer is available when I need one 6.00 16 4.80 28

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.95 17 5.19 22

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.92 18 4.98 25

Opening hours meet my needs 5.87 19 5.47 11

Library signage is clear 5.86 20 5.27 17

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.80 21 5.25 20

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.74 22 5.56 6

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.69 23 5.25 19

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.68 24 5.54 8

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.66 25 4.85 26

I am informed about Library services 5.65 26 5.27 18

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.62 27 5.33 15

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.35 28 5.29 16

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.99 1 6.24 5

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.91 2 6.23 7

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.82 3 6.25 3

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.80 4 6.13 8

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.78 5 6.24 4

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.56 6 5.74 22

The Library is a good place to study 5.54 7 6.01 15

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.54 8 5.68 24

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.54 9 6.34 2

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.53 10 6.11 11

Opening hours meet my needs 5.47 11 5.87 19

The Library website provides useful information 5.38 12 6.24 6

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.36 13 6.11 10

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.35 14 6.10 13

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.33 15 5.62 27

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.29 16 5.35 28

Library signage is clear 5.27 17 5.86 20

I am informed about Library services 5.27 18 5.65 26

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.25 19 5.69 23

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.25 20 5.80 21

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.20 21 6.36 1

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.19 22 5.95 17

The Library website is easy to use 5.18 23 6.11 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.99 24 6.03 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 4.98 25 5.92 18

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 4.85 26 5.66 25

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.84 27 6.13 8

A computer is available when I need one 4.80 28 6.00 16

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.29 1 6.13 8

A computer is available when I need one 1.20 2 6.00 16

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.16 3 6.36 1

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.04 4 6.03 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.94 5 5.92 18

The Library website is easy to use 0.92 6 6.11 12

The Library website provides useful information 0.86 7 6.24 6

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.81 8 5.66 25

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.80 9 6.34 2

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.76 10 5.95 17

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.76 11 6.11 10

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.75 12 6.10 13

Library signage is clear 0.59 13 5.86 20

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.58 14 6.11 11

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.56 15 5.80 21

The Library is a good place to study 0.47 16 6.01 15

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.46 17 6.24 4

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.44 18 5.69 23

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.43 19 6.25 3

Opening hours meet my needs 0.41 20 5.87 19

I am informed about Library services 0.38 21 5.65 26

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.33 22 6.13 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.32 23 6.23 7

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.30 24 5.62 27

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.25 25 6.24 5

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.18 26 5.74 22

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.14 27 5.68 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.06 28 5.35 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 24 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 26 17 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 2 20 21 19 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 11 27 13 23 7 22 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 15 28 18 12 60 Median 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 25 3 6 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 16 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 14 5 10 8 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 9,1 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 4 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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45 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.59Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.91

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.50

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.71

The Library website is easy to use 6.48I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.75 Library signage is clear 4.91 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.36

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.47Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.74 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.08 The Library website is easy to use 1.30

The Library website provides useful

information6.44

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.72 I am informed about Library services 5.10

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.22

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.44I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.69 The Library website is easy to use 5.18 Library signage is clear 0.97

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.43

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.59

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.22

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.97

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.36

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.56The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.26

A computer is available when I need

one0.94

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.31 The Library is a good place to study 5.56

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.28

The Library website provides useful

information0.92

A computer is available when I need

one6.24

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my

needs

5.55A computer is available when I need

one5.30

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

0.87

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.21The Library website provides useful

information5.52

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.31

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.83

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.59 1 5.38 16

The Library website is easy to use 6.48 2 5.18 24

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.47 3 5.50 11

The Library website provides useful information 6.44 4 5.52 10

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.44 5 5.08 26

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.43 6 5.69 5

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.36 7 5.72 4

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.31 8 5.74 3

A computer is available when I need one 6.24 9 5.30 20

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.21 10 5.34 17

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.21 11 4.50 28

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.20 12 5.91 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.19 13 5.59 6

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.11 14 5.33 18

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.10 15 5.28 21

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.10 16 5.56 7

Opening hours meet my needs 6.07 17 5.39 15

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.04 18 5.31 19

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.97 19 5.75 2

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.97 20 5.42 12

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.97 20 5.55 9

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.95 22 5.26 22

Library signage is clear 5.88 23 4.91 27

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.82 24 5.39 13

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.79 25 5.39 14

The Library is a good place to study 5.74 26 5.56 8

I am informed about Library services 5.50 27 5.10 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.44 28 5.22 23

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.91 1 6.20 12

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.75 2 5.97 19

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.74 3 6.31 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.72 4 6.36 7

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.69 5 6.43 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.59 6 6.19 13

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.56 7 6.10 16

The Library is a good place to study 5.56 8 5.74 26

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.55 9 5.97 20

The Library website provides useful information 5.52 10 6.44 4

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.50 11 6.47 3

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.42 12 5.97 20

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.39 13 5.82 24

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.39 14 5.79 25

Opening hours meet my needs 5.39 15 6.07 17

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.38 16 6.59 1

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.34 17 6.21 10

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.33 18 6.11 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.31 19 6.04 18

A computer is available when I need one 5.30 20 6.24 9

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.28 21 6.10 15

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.26 22 5.95 22

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.22 23 5.44 28

The Library website is easy to use 5.18 24 6.48 2

I am informed about Library services 5.10 25 5.50 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.08 26 6.44 5

Library signage is clear 4.91 27 5.88 23

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.50 28 6.21 11

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.71 1 6.21 11

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.36 2 6.44 5

The Library website is easy to use 1.30 3 6.48 2

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.22 4 6.59 1

Library signage is clear 0.97 5 5.88 23

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.97 6 6.47 3

A computer is available when I need one 0.94 7 6.24 9

The Library website provides useful information 0.92 8 6.44 4

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.87 9 6.21 10

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.83 10 6.10 15

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.78 11 6.11 14

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.74 12 6.43 6

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.73 13 6.04 18

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.68 14 5.95 22

Opening hours meet my needs 0.68 15 6.07 17

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.64 16 6.36 7

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.59 17 6.19 13

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.57 18 6.31 8

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.55 19 5.97 20

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.54 20 6.10 16

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.42 21 5.82 24

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.42 22 5.97 20

I am informed about Library services 0.40 23 5.50 27

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.39 24 5.79 25

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.29 25 6.20 12

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.22 26 5.44 28

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.22 26 5.97 19

The Library is a good place to study 0.18 28 5.74 26

Mean gap scores —How often do you come into the Library? - Rarely (i.e. a few times a year)

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 24 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 27 26 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

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64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 20 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

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58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 12 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 1 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 4 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 importance scores by demographic

How often do you access the Library online?

Daily (299 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.42

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.40

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.39

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.33

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.30

2-4 days a week (392 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.44

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.39

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.35

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.32

The Library is a good place to study 6.32

Weekly (279 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.35

The Library is a good place to study 6.34

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.34

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.31

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.28

Fortnightly (94 responses) Importance mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.41

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.35

The Library is a good place to study 6.32

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.25

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.21

Monthly (86 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.34

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.30

The Library is a good place to study 6.24

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.23

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.09

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) (92 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.27

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.23

Opening hours meet my needs 6.22

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.11

The Library is a good place to study 6.10

Never (13 responses) Importance mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.00

The Library is a good place to study 5.92

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.90

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.85

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.82

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 performance scores by demographic

How often do you access the Library online?

Daily (299 responses) Performance mean

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.18

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.14

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.12

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.10

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.06

2-4 days a week (392 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.23

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.11

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.09

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.03

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.03

Weekly (279 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.07

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.99

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.97

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.95

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.94

Fortnightly (94 responses) Performance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.99

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.93

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.80

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.73

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.71

Monthly (86 responses) Performance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.91

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.83

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.72

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.67

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.58

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) (92 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.82

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.78

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.75

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.67

The Library is a good place to study 5.57

Never (13 responses) Performance mean

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.73

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.67

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.64

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.60

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.45

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 gap scores by demographic

How often do you access the Library online?

Daily (299 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.94

Opening hours meet my needs 0.63

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.60

The Library website is easy to use 0.56

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.55

2-4 days a week (392 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.06

A computer is available when I need one 0.83

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.74

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.74

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.69

Weekly (279 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.43

A computer is available when I need one 1.10

The Library website is easy to use 0.91

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.87

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.86

Fortnightly (94 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.44

A computer is available when I need one 1.13

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.12

The Library website is easy to use 1.12

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 1.06

Monthly (86 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.46

The Library website is easy to use 1.19

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.16

A computer is available when I need one 1.16

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.07

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) (92 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.14

A computer is available when I need one 1.09

The Library website is easy to use 0.97

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.96

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.81

Never (13 responses) Gap score

A computer is available when I need one 1.62

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.46

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 1.36

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.11

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.00

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Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.42

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.18

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.28

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there0.94

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.40Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.14 Opening hours meet my needs 5.54 Opening hours meet my needs 0.63

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.39Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.12

A computer is available when I need

one5.55

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.60

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.33

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.10 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.61 The Library website is easy to use 0.56

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.30

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.06

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.63

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.55

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.30 The Library is a good place to study 5.99 The Library website is easy to use 5.68 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.54

The Library is a good place to study 6.27

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.98Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.70

A computer is available when I need

one0.53

The Library website provides useful

information6.26

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.91I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.71

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.48

The Library website is easy to use 6.25Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.87 Library signage is clear 5.72 Library signage is clear 0.47

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.24 I am informed about Library services 5.86

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.73

The Library website provides useful

information0.45

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.42 1 6.06 5

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.40 2 5.85 11

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.39 3 5.91 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.33 4 6.18 1

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.30 5 5.71 21

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.30 6 6.12 3

The Library is a good place to study 6.27 7 5.99 6

The Library website provides useful information 6.26 8 5.81 14

The Library website is easy to use 6.25 9 5.68 23

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.24 10 6.14 2

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.23 11 5.82 13

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.21 12 5.28 28

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.21 13 6.10 4

Library signage is clear 6.19 14 5.72 20

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.18 15 5.80 15

Opening hours meet my needs 6.17 16 5.54 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.16 17 5.73 19

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.15 18 5.61 25

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.15 19 5.70 22

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.14 20 5.84 12

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.13 21 5.79 16

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.13 22 5.98 7

A computer is available when I need one 6.08 23 5.55 26

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 6.06 24 5.63 24

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.96 25 5.87 9

I am informed about Library services 5.95 26 5.86 10

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.90 27 5.74 18

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.78 28 5.77 17

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.18 1 6.33 4

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.14 2 6.24 10

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.12 3 6.30 6

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.10 4 6.21 13

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.06 5 6.42 1

The Library is a good place to study 5.99 6 6.27 7

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.98 7 6.13 22

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.91 8 6.39 3

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.87 9 5.96 25

I am informed about Library services 5.86 10 5.95 26

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.85 11 6.40 2

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.84 12 6.14 20

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.82 13 6.23 11

The Library website provides useful information 5.81 14 6.26 8

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.80 15 6.18 15

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.79 16 6.13 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.77 17 5.78 28

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.74 18 5.90 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.73 19 6.16 17

Library signage is clear 5.72 20 6.19 14

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.71 21 6.30 5

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.70 22 6.15 19

The Library website is easy to use 5.68 23 6.25 9

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.63 24 6.06 24

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.61 25 6.15 18

A computer is available when I need one 5.55 26 6.08 23

Opening hours meet my needs 5.54 27 6.17 16

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.28 28 6.21 12

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.94 1 6.21 12

Opening hours meet my needs 0.63 2 6.17 16

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.60 3 6.30 5

The Library website is easy to use 0.56 4 6.25 9

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.55 5 6.40 2

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.54 6 6.15 18

A computer is available when I need one 0.53 7 6.08 23

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.48 8 6.39 3

Library signage is clear 0.47 9 6.19 14

The Library website provides useful information 0.45 10 6.26 8

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.44 11 6.15 19

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.44 12 6.06 24

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.43 13 6.16 17

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.41 14 6.23 11

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.38 15 6.18 15

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.36 16 6.42 1

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.34 17 6.13 21

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.30 18 6.14 20

The Library is a good place to study 0.28 19 6.27 7

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.18 20 6.30 6

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.16 21 5.90 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.15 22 6.33 4

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.14 23 6.13 22

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.12 24 6.21 13

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.11 25 6.24 10

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.09 26 5.96 25

I am informed about Library services 0.09 27 5.95 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.01 28 5.78 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 24 26 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 13 2 12 20 21 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

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61 155,28

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60 10 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 9 1 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 4 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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392 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.44

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.23

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.15

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.06

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.39Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.11

A computer is available when I need

one5.32

A computer is available when I need

one0.83

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.35

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.09 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.43 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.74

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.32

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.03 Opening hours meet my needs 5.58

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.74

The Library is a good place to study 6.32Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.03

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.58

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.69

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.30 The Library is a good place to study 5.92Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.59

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.63

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.26

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.90The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.60 Opening hours meet my needs 0.63

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.90 I am informed about Library services 5.61I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.59

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.25

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.80 Library signage is clear 5.62 The Library website is easy to use 0.56

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.22

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.79 The Library website is easy to use 5.64

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.46

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.44 1 6.03 4

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.39 2 5.70 15

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.35 3 5.76 11

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.32 4 5.59 23

The Library is a good place to study 6.32 5 5.92 6

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.30 6 5.90 7

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.26 7 6.09 3

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.26 8 6.11 2

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.25 9 5.80 9

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.22 10 6.23 1

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.21 11 5.58 24

The Library website is easy to use 6.21 12 5.64 19

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.21 13 5.15 28

Opening hours meet my needs 6.21 14 5.58 25

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.20 15 6.03 5

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.17 16 5.43 26

The Library website provides useful information 6.16 17 5.72 13

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.16 18 5.70 16

A computer is available when I need one 6.14 19 5.32 27

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.07 20 5.65 18

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.05 21 5.76 12

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.98 22 5.60 22

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.96 23 5.90 8

Library signage is clear 5.95 24 5.62 20

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.89 25 5.79 10

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.79 26 5.71 14

I am informed about Library services 5.77 27 5.61 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.67 28 5.66 17

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.23 1 6.22 10

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.11 2 6.26 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.09 3 6.26 7

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.03 4 6.44 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.03 5 6.20 15

The Library is a good place to study 5.92 6 6.32 5

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.90 7 6.30 6

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.90 8 5.96 23

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.80 9 6.25 9

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.79 10 5.89 25

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.76 11 6.35 3

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.76 12 6.05 21

The Library website provides useful information 5.72 13 6.16 17

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.71 14 5.79 26

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.70 15 6.39 2

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.70 16 6.16 18

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.66 17 5.67 28

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.65 18 6.07 20

The Library website is easy to use 5.64 19 6.21 12

Library signage is clear 5.62 20 5.95 24

I am informed about Library services 5.61 21 5.77 27

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.60 22 5.98 22

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.59 23 6.32 4

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.58 24 6.21 11

Opening hours meet my needs 5.58 25 6.21 14

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.43 26 6.17 16

A computer is available when I need one 5.32 27 6.14 19

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.15 28 6.21 13

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.06 1 6.21 13

A computer is available when I need one 0.83 2 6.14 19

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.74 3 6.17 16

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.74 4 6.32 4

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.69 5 6.39 2

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.63 6 6.21 11

Opening hours meet my needs 0.63 7 6.21 14

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.59 8 6.35 3

The Library website is easy to use 0.56 9 6.21 12

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.46 10 6.16 18

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.45 11 6.25 9

The Library website provides useful information 0.44 12 6.16 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.42 13 6.07 20

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.40 14 6.44 1

The Library is a good place to study 0.40 15 6.32 5

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.40 16 6.30 6

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.39 17 5.98 22

Library signage is clear 0.33 18 5.95 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.29 19 6.05 21

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.17 20 6.20 15

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.17 21 6.26 7

I am informed about Library services 0.16 22 5.77 27

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.15 23 6.26 8

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.11 24 5.89 25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.08 25 5.79 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.06 26 5.96 23

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.01 27 5.67 28

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.01 28 6.22 10

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Performance means x 10 Statements

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 24 13 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 1812,26

20,21

63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 11 286,25,

27

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23 22 19 62 Median 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 15 14 7 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 5 8 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 3 10 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 1 9 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 4 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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279 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.35

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.07

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.74

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.43

The Library is a good place to study 6.34Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.99

A computer is available when I need

one4.97

A computer is available when I need

one1.10

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.34Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.97 I am informed about Library services 5.16 The Library website is easy to use 0.91

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.31

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.95

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.19

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.87

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.28

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.94

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.24

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.86

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.24 The Library is a good place to study 5.80 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.24 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.83

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.23

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.67 Library signage is clear 5.28Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.81

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.22

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.58Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.28

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.79

The Library website is easy to use 6.21Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.58 The Library website is easy to use 5.30

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.78

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.18

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.52

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.35

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.74

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.35 1 5.95 4

The Library is a good place to study 6.34 2 5.80 6

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.34 3 5.46 13

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.31 4 5.52 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.28 5 5.97 3

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.24 6 5.50 11

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.23 7 5.99 2

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.22 8 5.58 8

The Library website is easy to use 6.21 9 5.30 20

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.18 10 6.07 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.17 11 5.94 5

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.16 12 4.74 28

Opening hours meet my needs 6.13 13 5.43 16

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.10 14 5.28 21

A computer is available when I need one 6.07 15 4.97 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.07 16 5.24 23

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.06 17 5.49 12

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.06 18 5.19 25

The Library website provides useful information 6.04 19 5.44 15

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.02 20 5.24 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.90 21 5.42 17

Library signage is clear 5.87 22 5.28 22

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.86 23 5.67 7

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.84 24 5.35 19

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.69 25 5.58 9

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.58 26 5.46 14

I am informed about Library services 5.51 27 5.16 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.24 28 5.40 18

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.07 1 6.18 10

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.99 2 6.23 7

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.97 3 6.28 5

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.95 4 6.35 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.94 5 6.17 11

The Library is a good place to study 5.80 6 6.34 2

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.67 7 5.86 23

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.58 8 6.22 8

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.58 9 5.69 25

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.52 10 6.31 4

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.50 11 6.24 6

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.49 12 6.06 17

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.46 13 6.34 3

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.46 14 5.58 26

The Library website provides useful information 5.44 15 6.04 19

Opening hours meet my needs 5.43 16 6.13 13

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.42 17 5.90 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.40 18 5.24 28

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.35 19 5.84 24

The Library website is easy to use 5.30 20 6.21 9

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.28 21 6.10 14

Library signage is clear 5.28 22 5.87 22

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.24 23 6.07 16

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.24 24 6.02 20

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.19 25 6.06 18

I am informed about Library services 5.16 26 5.51 27

A computer is available when I need one 4.97 27 6.07 15

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.74 28 6.16 12

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.43 1 6.16 12

A computer is available when I need one 1.10 2 6.07 15

The Library website is easy to use 0.91 3 6.21 9

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.87 4 6.34 3

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.86 5 6.06 18

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.83 6 6.07 16

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.81 7 6.10 14

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.79 8 6.31 4

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.78 9 6.02 20

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.74 10 6.24 6

Opening hours meet my needs 0.70 11 6.13 13

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.64 12 6.22 8

The Library website provides useful information 0.59 13 6.04 19

Library signage is clear 0.59 14 5.87 22

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.57 15 6.06 17

The Library is a good place to study 0.55 16 6.34 2

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.49 17 5.84 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.48 18 5.90 21

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.41 19 6.35 1

I am informed about Library services 0.34 20 5.51 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.31 21 6.28 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.24 22 6.23 7

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.23 23 6.17 11

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.18 24 5.86 23

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.13 25 5.58 26

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.11 26 5.69 25

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.11 27 6.18 10

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.17 28 5.24 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

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12 21 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 11 27 18 26 22 20 19 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

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16 6 23 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 14 2 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 3 7 8 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 5 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 10 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 9 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 1 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 4 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —How often do you access the Library online? - Fortnightly

94 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.41

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.99

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.75

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.44

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.35

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.93

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to4.84

A computer is available when I need

one1.13

The Library is a good place to study 6.32Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.80

A computer is available when I need

one4.94

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs1.12

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.25

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.73 Library signage is clear 4.97 The Library website is easy to use 1.12

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.21Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.71

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

4.99I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to1.06

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.19

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.71 The Library website is easy to use 5.05 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.06

The Library website is easy to use 6.17 The Library is a good place to study 5.61 I am informed about Library services 5.08 Opening hours meet my needs 0.91

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.16I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.59 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.10

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.82

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.15

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.49Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.13

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.78

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.12Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.46

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.14

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.71

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.41 1 5.59 8

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.35 2 5.99 1

The Library is a good place to study 6.32 3 5.61 7

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.25 4 5.13 20

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.21 5 5.49 9

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.19 6 4.75 28

The Library website is easy to use 6.17 7 5.05 23

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.16 8 5.10 21

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.15 9 5.80 3

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.12 10 5.34 12

Opening hours meet my needs 6.08 11 5.17 18

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.08 12 5.71 5

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.08 13 5.93 2

A computer is available when I need one 6.06 14 4.94 26

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.01 15 5.71 6

The Library website provides useful information 5.93 16 5.25 15

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.92 17 5.31 13

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.90 18 5.73 4

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.90 19 4.84 27

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.85 20 5.27 14

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.84 21 5.45 11

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.81 22 5.18 17

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.56 23 5.14 19

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.50 24 5.19 16

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.50 24 5.46 10

Library signage is clear 5.42 26 4.97 25

I am informed about Library services 5.26 27 5.08 22

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.87 28 4.99 24

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.99 1 6.35 2

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.93 2 6.08 13

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.80 3 6.15 9

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.73 4 5.90 18

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.71 5 6.08 12

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.71 6 6.01 15

The Library is a good place to study 5.61 7 6.32 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.59 8 6.41 1

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.49 9 6.21 5

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.46 10 5.50 24

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.45 11 5.84 21

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.34 12 6.12 10

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.31 13 5.92 17

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.27 14 5.85 20

The Library website provides useful information 5.25 15 5.93 16

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.19 16 5.50 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.18 17 5.81 22

Opening hours meet my needs 5.17 18 6.08 11

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.14 19 5.56 23

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.13 20 6.25 4

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.10 21 6.16 8

I am informed about Library services 5.08 22 5.26 27

The Library website is easy to use 5.05 23 6.17 7

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.99 24 4.87 28

Library signage is clear 4.97 25 5.42 26

A computer is available when I need one 4.94 26 6.06 14

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 4.84 27 5.90 19

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.75 28 6.19 6

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.44 1 6.19 6

A computer is available when I need one 1.13 2 6.06 14

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.12 3 6.25 4

The Library website is easy to use 1.12 4 6.17 7

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 1.06 5 5.90 19

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.06 6 6.16 8

Opening hours meet my needs 0.91 7 6.08 11

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.82 8 6.41 1

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.78 9 6.12 10

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.71 10 6.21 5

The Library is a good place to study 0.71 10 6.32 3

The Library website provides useful information 0.68 12 5.93 16

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.63 13 5.81 22

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.61 14 5.92 17

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.58 15 5.85 20

Library signage is clear 0.45 16 5.42 26

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.42 17 5.56 23

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.39 18 5.84 21

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.36 19 6.08 12

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.36 20 6.35 2

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.35 21 6.15 9

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.31 22 5.50 24

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.30 23 6.01 15

I am informed about Library services 0.18 24 5.26 27

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.17 25 5.90 18

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.15 26 6.08 13

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.04 27 5.50 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.12 28 4.87 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 13 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 18 12 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 1127,28

26 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 15 6 24 21 20 19 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 22 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 142,16

8 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 7 25 23 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 5 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 9 10 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 3 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 1 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 4 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —How often do you access the Library online? - Monthly

86 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.34

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.91 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.70

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.46

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.30

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.83

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.77 The Library website is easy to use 1.19

The Library is a good place to study 6.24Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.72 The Library website is easy to use 4.78 Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.16

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.23

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.67

A computer is available when I need

one4.84

A computer is available when I need

one1.16

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.09

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.58 I am informed about Library services 4.84

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs1.07

Opening hours meet my needs 6.05 The Library is a good place to study 5.58The Library website provides useful

information4.86

The Library website provides useful

information1.06

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.03Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.57

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs4.90

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.93

A computer is available when I need

one6.00

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.54 Library signage is clear 4.97

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.88

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to6.00 Opening hours meet my needs 5.37

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

4.97 Library signage is clear 0.80

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.99

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.33The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.01

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.75

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.34 1 5.91 1

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.30 2 5.58 5

The Library is a good place to study 6.24 3 5.58 6

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.23 4 4.77 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.09 5 5.72 3

Opening hours meet my needs 6.05 6 5.37 9

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.03 7 5.15 15

A computer is available when I need one 6.00 8 4.84 25

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.00 8 5.07 17

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.99 10 5.26 11

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.97 11 4.90 22

The Library website is easy to use 5.96 12 4.78 26

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.94 13 5.67 4

The Library website provides useful information 5.92 14 4.86 23

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.91 15 5.83 2

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.91 16 5.57 7

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.86 17 4.70 28

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.86 18 5.33 10

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.81 19 5.54 8

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.79 20 5.24 13

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.77 21 5.02 18

Library signage is clear 5.76 22 4.97 21

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.71 23 5.14 16

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.66 24 5.01 19

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.61 25 5.19 14

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.50 26 5.26 12

I am informed about Library services 5.17 27 4.84 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.03 28 4.97 20

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.91 1 6.34 1

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.83 2 5.91 15

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.72 3 6.09 5

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.67 4 5.94 13

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.58 5 6.30 2

The Library is a good place to study 5.58 6 6.24 3

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.57 7 5.91 16

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.54 8 5.81 19

Opening hours meet my needs 5.37 9 6.05 6

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.33 10 5.86 18

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.26 11 5.99 10

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.26 12 5.50 26

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.24 13 5.79 20

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.19 14 5.61 25

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.15 15 6.03 7

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.14 16 5.71 23

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.07 17 6.00 8

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.02 18 5.77 21

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.01 19 5.66 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.97 20 5.03 28

Library signage is clear 4.97 21 5.76 22

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 4.90 22 5.97 11

The Library website provides useful information 4.86 23 5.92 14

I am informed about Library services 4.84 24 5.17 27

A computer is available when I need one 4.84 25 6.00 8

The Library website is easy to use 4.78 26 5.96 12

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.77 27 6.23 4

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.70 28 5.86 17

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.46 1 6.23 4

The Library website is easy to use 1.19 2 5.96 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 1.16 3 5.86 17

A computer is available when I need one 1.16 4 6.00 8

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.07 5 5.97 11

The Library website provides useful information 1.06 6 5.92 14

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.93 7 6.00 8

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.88 8 6.03 7

Library signage is clear 0.80 9 5.76 22

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.75 10 5.77 21

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.72 11 5.99 10

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.71 12 6.30 2

Opening hours meet my needs 0.68 13 6.05 6

The Library is a good place to study 0.66 14 6.24 3

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.65 15 5.66 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.57 16 5.71 23

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.54 17 5.79 20

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.53 18 5.86 18

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.43 19 6.34 1

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.42 20 5.61 25

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.38 21 6.09 5

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.34 22 5.91 16

I am informed about Library services 0.33 23 5.17 27

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.27 24 5.94 13

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.27 25 5.81 19

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.24 26 5.50 26

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.08 27 5.91 15

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.06 28 5.03 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 13 17 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 11 12 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 21 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

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59 28 2 23 22 20 19 59 Median 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

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57 5 7 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 9 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 10 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 1 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 4 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

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Top 10 factors —How often do you access the Library online? - Rarely (i.e. a few times a year)

92 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.27

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.82 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.62

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.14

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.23

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.78 I am informed about Library services 4.69

A computer is available when I need

one1.09

Opening hours meet my needs 6.22Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.75

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.71 The Library website is easy to use 0.97

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.11

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.67

A computer is available when I need

one4.77 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.96

The Library is a good place to study 6.10 The Library is a good place to study 5.57 The Library website is easy to use 4.78I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.81

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.03

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.56

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

4.86 Opening hours meet my needs 0.77

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.99

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.51The Library website provides useful

information4.94

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.75

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.95 Opening hours meet my needs 5.45

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to4.97

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.73

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.94

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.42 Library signage is clear 5.02

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.70

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.87

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.41

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.04

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.68

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.27 1 5.78 2

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.23 2 5.42 9

Opening hours meet my needs 6.22 3 5.45 8

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.11 4 5.67 4

The Library is a good place to study 6.10 5 5.57 5

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.03 6 5.75 3

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.99 7 5.56 6

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.95 8 5.19 13

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.94 9 5.82 1

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.87 10 5.13 15

A computer is available when I need one 5.86 11 4.77 25

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.85 12 4.71 26

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.82 13 5.12 16

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.81 14 5.26 12

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.78 15 5.31 11

The Library website is easy to use 5.75 16 4.78 24

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.71 17 5.04 19

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.71 17 5.41 10

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.67 19 5.51 7

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.63 20 4.97 21

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.61 21 5.05 18

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.59 22 5.05 17

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.58 23 4.62 28

The Library website provides useful information 5.46 24 4.94 22

Library signage is clear 5.44 25 5.02 20

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.25 26 5.18 14

I am informed about Library services 5.20 27 4.69 27

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.73 28 4.86 23

Mean importance scores —How often do you access the Library online? - Rarely (i.e. a few times a year)

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.82 1 5.94 9

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.78 2 6.27 1

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.75 3 6.03 6

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.67 4 6.11 4

The Library is a good place to study 5.57 5 6.10 5

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.56 6 5.99 7

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.51 7 5.67 19

Opening hours meet my needs 5.45 8 6.22 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.42 9 6.23 2

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.41 10 5.71 17

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.31 11 5.78 15

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.26 12 5.81 14

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.19 13 5.95 8

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.18 14 5.25 26

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.13 15 5.87 10

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.12 16 5.82 13

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.05 17 5.59 22

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.05 18 5.61 21

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.04 19 5.71 17

Library signage is clear 5.02 20 5.44 25

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 4.97 21 5.63 20

The Library website provides useful information 4.94 22 5.46 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.86 23 4.73 28

The Library website is easy to use 4.78 24 5.75 16

A computer is available when I need one 4.77 25 5.86 11

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.71 26 5.85 12

I am informed about Library services 4.69 27 5.20 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.62 28 5.58 23

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.14 1 5.85 12

A computer is available when I need one 1.09 2 5.86 11

The Library website is easy to use 0.97 3 5.75 16

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.96 4 5.58 23

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.81 5 6.23 2

Opening hours meet my needs 0.77 6 6.22 3

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.75 7 5.95 8

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.73 8 5.87 10

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.70 9 5.82 13

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.68 10 5.71 17

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.66 11 5.63 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.56 12 5.61 21

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.55 13 5.81 14

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.54 14 5.59 22

The Library is a good place to study 0.53 15 6.10 5

The Library website provides useful information 0.52 16 5.46 24

I am informed about Library services 0.51 17 5.20 27

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.49 18 6.27 1

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.48 19 5.78 15

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.44 20 6.11 4

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.42 21 5.99 7

Library signage is clear 0.42 22 5.44 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.30 23 5.71 17

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.28 24 6.03 6

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.16 25 5.67 19

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.13 26 5.94 9

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.07 27 5.25 26

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.13 28 4.73 28

Mean gap scores —How often do you access the Library online? - Rarely (i.e. a few times a year)

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 17 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 13 6 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 12 20 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 22 21 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 11 15 18 16 19 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

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57 25 10 8 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 28 14 7,5 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 2 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 3 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 9 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 1 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 4 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —How often do you access the Library online? - Never

13 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.00

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.73

A computer is available when I need

one4.15

A computer is available when I need

one1.62

The Library is a good place to study 5.92Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.67

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

4.27Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs1.46

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.90

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.64

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.33

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to1.36

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.85

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.60

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

4.33

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

1.11

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.82

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.45

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to4.36

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to1.00

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.82 The Library is a good place to study 5.25

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs4.38

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there0.92

A computer is available when I need

one5.77

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.18 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.40 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.80

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.73 Library signage is clear 5.15

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

4.44

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.78

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.56 Opening hours meet my needs 5.08 I am informed about Library services 4.58 The Library is a good place to study 0.67

Opening hours meet my needs 5.46The Library website provides useful

information5.00

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

4.67

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

0.67

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.00 1 5.00 10

The Library is a good place to study 5.92 2 5.25 6

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.90 3 5.60 4

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.85 4 4.38 23

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.82 5 5.45 5

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.82 5 5.73 1

A computer is available when I need one 5.77 7 4.15 28

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.73 8 4.36 24

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.56 9 4.44 21

Opening hours meet my needs 5.46 10 5.08 9

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.45 11 5.64 3

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.42 12 4.83 13

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.42 12 5.67 2

The Library website is easy to use 5.40 14 5.00 10

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.33 15 4.67 17

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.33 15 4.78 14

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.30 17 4.70 16

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.27 18 5.18 7

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.25 19 4.33 25

Library signage is clear 5.23 20 5.15 8

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.20 21 4.40 22

The Library website provides useful information 5.18 22 5.00 10

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.11 23 4.33 25

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.00 24 4.67 17

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.89 25 4.67 17

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 4.89 25 4.78 14

I am informed about Library services 4.83 27 4.58 20

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 4.64 28 4.27 27

Mean importance scores —How often do you access the Library online? - Never

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.73 1 5.82 5

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.67 2 5.42 12

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.64 3 5.45 11

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.60 4 5.90 3

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.45 5 5.82 5

The Library is a good place to study 5.25 6 5.92 2

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.18 7 5.27 18

Library signage is clear 5.15 8 5.23 20

Opening hours meet my needs 5.08 9 5.46 10

The Library website provides useful information 5.00 10 5.18 22

The Library website is easy to use 5.00 10 5.40 14

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.00 10 6.00 1

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 4.83 13 5.42 12

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 4.78 14 4.89 25

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 4.78 14 5.33 15

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 4.70 16 5.30 17

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.67 17 4.89 25

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 4.67 17 5.00 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 4.67 17 5.33 15

I am informed about Library services 4.58 20 4.83 27

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 4.44 21 5.56 9

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.40 22 5.20 21

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 4.38 23 5.85 4

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 4.36 24 5.73 8

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 4.33 25 5.11 23

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.33 25 5.25 19

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 4.27 27 4.64 28

A computer is available when I need one 4.15 28 5.77 7

Mean performance score —How often do you access the Library online? - Never

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

A computer is available when I need one 1.62 1 5.77 7

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.46 2 5.85 4

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 1.36 3 5.73 8

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 1.11 4 5.56 9

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.00 5 6.00 1

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.92 6 5.25 19

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.80 7 5.20 21

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.78 8 5.11 23

The Library is a good place to study 0.67 9 5.92 2

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.67 10 5.33 15

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.60 11 5.30 17

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.58 12 5.42 12

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.56 13 5.33 15

The Library website is easy to use 0.40 14 5.40 14

Opening hours meet my needs 0.38 15 5.46 10

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.36 16 4.64 28

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.36 16 5.82 5

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.33 18 5.00 24

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.30 19 5.90 3

I am informed about Library services 0.25 20 4.83 27

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.22 21 4.89 25

The Library website provides useful information 0.18 22 5.18 22

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.11 23 4.89 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.09 24 5.27 18

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.09 24 5.82 5

Library signage is clear 0.08 26 5.23 20

Library staff are approachable and helpful -0.18 27 5.45 11

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination -0.25 28 5.42 12

Mean gap scores —How often do you access the Library online? - Never

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 13 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 12 17 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

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57 14 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 24 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 6 20 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 5 27 19 54 Median 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

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16 10 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 28 2 3 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 26 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 25 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 4 9 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 1 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 8 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

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The University of Hong Kong Library Client Survey, October 2014Top 5 importance scores by demographic

How often are you required to be on campus?

Daily (676 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.43

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.37

The Library is a good place to study 6.32

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.30

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.25

2-4 days a week (446 responses) Importance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.40

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.34

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.33

The Library is a good place to study 6.29

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.27

Weekly (67 responses) Importance mean

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.25

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.20

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.13

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.12

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.10

Fortnightly (11 responses) Importance mean

The Library website is easy to use 6.25

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.22

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.20

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.20

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.17

Monthly (11 responses) Importance mean

The Library website is easy to use 6.89

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.78

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.78

The Library website provides useful information 6.70

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.67

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) (33 responses) Importance mean

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.12

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.12

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.09

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.04

The Library website provides useful information 6.03

Never (10 responses) Importance mean

The Library is a good place to study 6.86

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.57

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.38

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.33

Opening hours meet my needs 6.30

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How often are you required to be on campus?

Daily (676 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.10

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.04

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.03

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.02

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.00

2-4 days a week (446 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.07

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.00

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.99

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.95

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.89

Weekly (67 responses) Performance mean

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.00

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.95

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.95

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.95

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.61

Fortnightly (11 responses) Performance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.11

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.89

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.89

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.88

Opening hours meet my needs 5.88

Monthly (11 responses) Performance mean

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.56

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.56

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.56

The Library website is easy to use 6.56

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.50

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) (33 responses) Performance mean

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.94

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.87

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.85

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.85

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.84

Never (10 responses) Performance mean

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.17

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.10

The Library website provides useful information 6.00

The Library website is easy to use 5.88

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.71

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How often are you required to be on campus?

Daily (676 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.13

A computer is available when I need one 0.76

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.72

The Library website is easy to use 0.70

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.67

2-4 days a week (446 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.23

A computer is available when I need one 1.06

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.95

The Library website is easy to use 0.85

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.80

Weekly (67 responses) Gap score

A computer is available when I need one 1.16

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.15

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.06

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.02

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.89

Fortnightly (11 responses) Gap score

The Library website is easy to use 1.50

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.00

I am informed about Library services 0.80

The Library website provides useful information 0.70

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.70

Monthly (11 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.90

The Library website provides useful information 0.70

A computer is available when I need one 0.67

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.56

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.50

Rarely (i.e. a few times a year) (33 responses) Gap score

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.45

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.93

A computer is available when I need one 0.84

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.73

The Library website is easy to use 0.72

Never (10 responses) Gap score

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.57

The Library is a good place to study 1.29

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 1.20

A computer is available when I need one 1.00

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.90

Unique factor

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Top 10 factors —How often are you required to be on campus? - Daily

676 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.43

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.10

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.07

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.13

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.37

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.04

A computer is available when I need

one5.33

A computer is available when I need

one0.76

The Library is a good place to study 6.32I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.03 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.42

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.72

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.30Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.02 I am informed about Library services 5.44 The Library website is easy to use 0.70

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.25Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.00 The Library website is easy to use 5.47

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.67

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.23 The Library is a good place to study 5.94

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.47 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.66

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.22

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.81 Library signage is clear 5.47 Opening hours meet my needs 0.65

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.20

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.74

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.50I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.63

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.20

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.73

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.51

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to0.62

The Library website is easy to use 6.17Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.72 Opening hours meet my needs 5.51

The Library website provides useful

information0.56

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676 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.43 1 6.03 3

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.37 2 5.73 9

The Library is a good place to study 6.32 3 5.94 6

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.30 4 5.58 15

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.25 5 5.74 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.23 6 6.02 4

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.22 7 5.55 17

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.20 8 6.04 2

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.20 9 5.07 28

The Library website is easy to use 6.17 10 5.47 24

Opening hours meet my needs 6.16 11 5.51 19

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.16 12 6.10 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.15 13 6.00 5

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.13 14 5.60 13

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.13 15 5.51 20

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.12 16 5.67 11

A computer is available when I need one 6.09 17 5.33 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.08 18 5.42 26

The Library website provides useful information 6.08 19 5.52 18

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.06 20 5.57 16

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.99 21 5.81 7

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.98 22 5.61 12

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.91 23 5.47 23

Library signage is clear 5.90 24 5.47 22

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.81 25 5.72 10

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.72 26 5.59 14

I am informed about Library services 5.68 27 5.44 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.46 28 5.50 21

Mean importance scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - Daily

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676 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.10 1 6.16 12

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.04 2 6.20 8

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.03 3 6.43 1

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.02 4 6.23 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.00 5 6.15 13

The Library is a good place to study 5.94 6 6.32 3

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.81 7 5.99 21

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.74 8 6.25 5

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.73 9 6.37 2

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.72 10 5.81 25

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.67 11 6.12 16

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.61 12 5.98 22

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.60 13 6.13 14

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.59 14 5.72 26

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.58 15 6.30 4

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.57 16 6.06 20

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.55 17 6.22 7

The Library website provides useful information 5.52 18 6.08 19

Opening hours meet my needs 5.51 19 6.16 11

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.51 20 6.13 15

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.50 21 5.46 28

Library signage is clear 5.47 22 5.90 24

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.47 23 5.91 23

The Library website is easy to use 5.47 24 6.17 10

I am informed about Library services 5.44 25 5.68 27

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.42 26 6.08 18

A computer is available when I need one 5.33 27 6.09 17

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.07 28 6.20 9

Mean performance score —How often are you required to be on campus? - Daily

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676 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.13 1 6.20 9

A computer is available when I need one 0.76 2 6.09 17

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.72 3 6.30 4

The Library website is easy to use 0.70 4 6.17 10

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.67 5 6.22 7

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.66 6 6.08 18

Opening hours meet my needs 0.65 7 6.16 11

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.63 8 6.37 2

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.62 9 6.13 15

The Library website provides useful information 0.56 10 6.08 19

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.53 11 6.13 14

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.51 12 6.25 5

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.50 13 6.06 20

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.45 14 6.12 16

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.44 15 5.91 23

Library signage is clear 0.42 16 5.90 24

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.40 17 6.43 1

The Library is a good place to study 0.38 18 6.32 3

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.37 19 5.98 22

I am informed about Library services 0.23 20 5.68 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.21 21 6.23 6

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.18 22 5.99 21

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.17 23 6.20 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.15 24 6.15 13

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.13 25 5.72 26

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.09 26 5.81 25

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.06 27 6.16 12

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.03 28 5.46 28

Mean gap scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - Daily

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 13 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 24 12 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 116,27

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19 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 15 282,14

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23 22 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 7 8 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 5,3 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 1 9 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 4 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —How often are you required to be on campus? - 2-4 days a week

446 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.40

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.07

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.91

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.23

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.34Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.00

A computer is available when I need

one5.03

A computer is available when I need

one1.06

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.33

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.99 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.20 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.95

The Library is a good place to study 6.29Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.95 The Library website is easy to use 5.34 The Library website is easy to use 0.85

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.27Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.89

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.34

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.80

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.27

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.77 I am informed about Library services 5.37Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.79

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.24 The Library is a good place to study 5.77

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.38

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.72

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.23

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.75I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.40 Opening hours meet my needs 0.72

The Library website is easy to use 6.19

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.64 Library signage is clear 5.42

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.70

Opening hours meet my needs 6.18

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.63Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.44

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.64

Factors rated top 10 in importance

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446 responses

Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.40 1 5.99 3

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.34 2 5.64 9

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.33 3 5.60 12

The Library is a good place to study 6.29 4 5.77 7

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.27 5 5.75 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.27 6 6.00 2

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.24 7 5.44 18

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.23 8 5.95 4

The Library website is easy to use 6.19 9 5.34 25

Opening hours meet my needs 6.18 10 5.46 17

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.17 11 5.89 5

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.16 12 5.63 10

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.15 13 5.20 26

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.15 14 6.07 1

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.14 15 4.91 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.13 16 5.34 24

A computer is available when I need one 6.09 17 5.03 27

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.08 18 5.44 19

The Library website provides useful information 6.04 19 5.55 15

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.01 20 5.40 21

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.96 21 5.55 14

Library signage is clear 5.92 22 5.42 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.90 23 5.38 22

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.86 24 5.77 6

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.82 25 5.62 11

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.71 26 5.55 13

I am informed about Library services 5.58 27 5.37 23

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.46 28 5.50 16

Mean importance scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - 2-4 days a week

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446 responses

Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.07 1 6.15 14

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.00 2 6.27 6

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.99 3 6.40 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.95 4 6.23 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.89 5 6.17 11

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.77 6 5.86 24

The Library is a good place to study 5.77 7 6.29 4

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.75 8 6.27 5

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.64 9 6.34 2

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.63 10 6.16 12

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.62 11 5.82 25

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.60 12 6.33 3

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.55 13 5.71 26

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.55 14 5.96 21

The Library website provides useful information 5.55 15 6.04 19

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.50 16 5.46 28

Opening hours meet my needs 5.46 17 6.18 10

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.44 18 6.24 7

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.44 19 6.08 18

Library signage is clear 5.42 20 5.92 22

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.40 21 6.01 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.38 22 5.90 23

I am informed about Library services 5.37 23 5.58 27

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.34 24 6.13 16

The Library website is easy to use 5.34 25 6.19 9

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.20 26 6.15 13

A computer is available when I need one 5.03 27 6.09 17

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.91 28 6.14 15

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446 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.23 1 6.14 15

A computer is available when I need one 1.06 2 6.09 17

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.95 3 6.15 13

The Library website is easy to use 0.85 4 6.19 9

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.80 5 6.24 7

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.79 6 6.13 16

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.72 7 6.33 3

Opening hours meet my needs 0.72 8 6.18 10

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.70 9 6.34 2

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.64 10 6.08 18

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.61 11 6.01 20

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.53 12 6.16 12

The Library is a good place to study 0.52 13 6.29 4

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.52 14 5.90 23

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.52 15 6.27 5

The Library website provides useful information 0.50 16 6.04 19

Library signage is clear 0.50 17 5.92 22

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.41 18 5.96 21

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.40 19 6.40 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.29 20 6.23 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.28 21 6.17 11

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.26 22 6.27 6

I am informed about Library services 0.21 23 5.58 27

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.19 24 5.82 25

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.16 25 5.71 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.09 26 5.86 24

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.07 27 6.15 14

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.04 28 5.46 28

Mean gap scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - 2-4 days a week

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

6313,24

12,26

21 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 27 18 6 2320,22

62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 11 15 28 25 16 19 61 Median 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 14 2 7 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 5,3 8 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 9 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 1 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 4 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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67 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.25

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.00

A computer is available when I need

one4.73

A computer is available when I need

one1.16

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.20

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.95

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs4.87

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs1.15

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.13

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.95

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to4.98

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.06

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.12

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.95 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.00

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to1.02

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.10I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.61

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.02

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.89

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.08

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.59

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.13 Opening hours meet my needs 0.89

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.08

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.58 Library signage is clear 5.14

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.84

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.06

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.57 Opening hours meet my needs 5.16 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.77

Opening hours meet my needs 6.05The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.56

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.16 Library signage is clear 0.74

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs6.02

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

5.47Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.16

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.71

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.25 1 6.00 1

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.20 2 5.95 2

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.13 3 5.95 2

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.12 4 5.95 4

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.10 5 5.38 13

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.08 6 5.61 5

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.08 7 5.02 24

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.06 8 5.22 17

Opening hours meet my needs 6.05 9 5.16 21

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.02 10 5.13 23

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.02 11 4.87 27

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.00 12 4.98 26

The Library website provides useful information 6.00 12 5.39 12

The Library is a good place to study 5.95 14 5.25 16

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.93 15 5.58 7

The Library website is easy to use 5.91 16 5.22 18

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.90 17 5.47 10

A computer is available when I need one 5.89 18 4.73 28

Library signage is clear 5.88 19 5.14 22

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.84 20 5.57 8

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.84 21 5.16 19

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.82 22 5.16 20

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.77 23 5.00 25

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.75 24 5.56 9

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.71 25 5.59 6

I am informed about Library services 5.59 26 5.38 14

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.54 27 5.29 15

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.30 28 5.43 11

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.00 1 6.25 1

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.95 2 6.13 3

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.95 2 6.20 2

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.95 4 6.12 4

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.61 5 6.08 6

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.59 6 5.71 25

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.58 7 5.93 15

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.57 8 5.84 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.56 9 5.75 24

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.47 10 5.90 17

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.43 11 5.30 28

The Library website provides useful information 5.39 12 6.00 12

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.38 13 6.10 5

I am informed about Library services 5.38 14 5.59 26

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.29 15 5.54 27

The Library is a good place to study 5.25 16 5.95 14

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.22 17 6.06 8

The Library website is easy to use 5.22 18 5.91 16

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.16 19 5.84 21

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.16 20 5.82 22

Opening hours meet my needs 5.16 21 6.05 9

Library signage is clear 5.14 22 5.88 19

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.13 23 6.02 10

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.02 24 6.08 7

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.00 25 5.77 23

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 4.98 26 6.00 12

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 4.87 27 6.02 11

A computer is available when I need one 4.73 28 5.89 18

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

A computer is available when I need one 1.16 1 5.89 18

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 1.15 2 6.02 11

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.06 3 6.08 7

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.02 4 6.00 12

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.89 5 6.02 10

Opening hours meet my needs 0.89 6 6.05 9

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.84 7 6.06 8

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.77 8 5.77 23

Library signage is clear 0.74 9 5.88 19

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.71 10 6.10 5

The Library is a good place to study 0.70 11 5.95 14

The Library website is easy to use 0.69 12 5.91 16

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.67 13 5.84 21

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.66 14 5.82 22

The Library website provides useful information 0.61 15 6.00 12

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.47 16 6.08 6

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.44 17 5.90 17

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.35 18 5.93 15

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.27 19 5.84 20

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.25 20 5.54 27

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.25 20 6.25 1

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.25 22 6.20 2

I am informed about Library services 0.21 23 5.59 26

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.19 24 5.75 24

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.18 25 6.13 3

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.17 26 6.12 4

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.13 27 5.71 25

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.13 28 5.30 28

Mean gap scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - Weekly

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 20 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 21 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 11 26 24 17 19 22 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 18 13 256,12

2 60 Median 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 15 3 27 23 7 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 2814,16

8,5 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 10 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 1 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 9 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 4 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —How often are you required to be on campus? - Fortnightly

11 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

The Library website is easy to use 6.25I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.11 The Library website is easy to use 4.75 The Library website is easy to use 1.50

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.22

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.89 I am informed about Library services 5.00

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.00

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.20Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.89 Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.00 I am informed about Library services 0.80

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

6.20

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.88Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.13

The Library website provides useful

information0.70

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.17 Opening hours meet my needs 5.88

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.17

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

0.70

Opening hours meet my needs 6.13Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my5.86

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs5.25

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs0.63

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.11

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

5.80Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.25

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.63

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.11

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.78

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.29

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.57

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.11

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.78

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.29 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.50

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.11 The Library is a good place to study 5.71

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.29

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.43

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library website is easy to use 6.25 1 4.75 28

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.22 2 6.11 1

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.20 3 5.50 14

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.20 3 5.80 7

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.17 5 5.17 24

Opening hours meet my needs 6.13 6 5.88 4

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.11 7 5.78 8

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.11 7 5.78 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.11 7 5.89 2

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.11 7 5.89 2

The Library website provides useful information 6.00 11 5.30 18

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.00 11 5.38 17

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.00 11 5.43 15

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.00 11 5.57 13

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 6.00 11 5.71 10

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 6.00 11 5.86 6

The Library is a good place to study 5.86 17 5.71 10

I am informed about Library services 5.80 18 5.00 26

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.75 19 5.13 25

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.75 19 5.88 4

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.67 21 5.29 19

A computer is available when I need one 5.67 21 5.67 12

Library signage is clear 5.60 23 5.40 16

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.50 24 5.00 26

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.50 24 5.25 22

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.43 26 5.29 19

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.29 27 5.29 19

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.00 28 5.25 22

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.11 1 6.22 2

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.89 2 6.11 7

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.89 2 6.11 7

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.88 4 5.75 19

Opening hours meet my needs 5.88 4 6.13 6

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.86 6 6.00 11

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.80 7 6.20 3

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.78 8 6.11 7

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.78 8 6.11 7

The Library is a good place to study 5.71 10 5.86 17

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.71 10 6.00 11

A computer is available when I need one 5.67 12 5.67 21

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.57 13 6.00 11

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.50 14 6.20 3

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.43 15 6.00 11

Library signage is clear 5.40 16 5.60 23

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.38 17 6.00 11

The Library website provides useful information 5.30 18 6.00 11

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.29 19 5.29 27

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.29 19 5.43 26

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.29 19 5.67 21

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.25 22 5.00 28

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.25 22 5.50 24

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.17 24 6.17 5

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.13 25 5.75 19

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.00 26 5.50 24

I am informed about Library services 5.00 26 5.80 18

The Library website is easy to use 4.75 28 6.25 1

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library website is easy to use 1.50 1 6.25 1

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.00 2 6.17 5

I am informed about Library services 0.80 3 5.80 18

The Library website provides useful information 0.70 4 6.00 11

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.70 4 6.20 3

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.63 6 5.75 19

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.63 6 6.00 11

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.57 8 6.00 11

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.50 9 5.50 24

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.43 10 6.00 11

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.40 11 6.20 3

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.38 12 5.67 21

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.33 13 6.11 7

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.33 13 6.11 7

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.29 15 6.00 11

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.25 16 5.50 24

Opening hours meet my needs 0.25 16 6.13 6

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.22 18 6.11 7

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.22 18 6.11 7

Library signage is clear 0.20 20 5.60 23

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.14 21 5.43 26

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.14 21 6.00 11

The Library is a good place to study 0.14 23 5.86 17

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.11 24 6.22 2

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.00 25 5.29 27

A computer is available when I need one 0.00 25 5.67 21

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs -0.13 27 5.75 19

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs -0.25 28 5.00 28

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 27 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 11 23 7 17 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

6120,22

6,19,

21 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 224,26

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59 12 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 1 10 8 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 5 15 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 3 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 28 25 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 14 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 16 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 18 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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11 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

The Library website is easy to use 6.89Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.56

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.00

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there0.90

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.78

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.56

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there5.10

The Library website provides useful

information0.70

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.78

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.56

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.20A computer is available when I need

one0.67

The Library website provides useful

information6.70 The Library website is easy to use 6.56 I am informed about Library services 5.50

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.56

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.67Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.50

Electronic enquiry services (e.g.

email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my5.56

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs0.50

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.56Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.44 Library signage is clear 5.60 Opening hours meet my needs 0.50

The Library is a good place to study 6.56 Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.44A computer is available when I need

one5.67

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to0.44

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.56 The Library is a good place to study 6.33

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.67

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.43

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.56

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.33Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.75 Library signage is clear 0.40

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.50

Information resources located in the

Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs)

meet my learning and research needs

6.11I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.78

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs0.38

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library website is easy to use 6.89 1 6.56 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.78 2 6.56 1

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.78 2 6.56 1

The Library website provides useful information 6.70 4 6.00 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.67 5 6.44 6

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.56 6 6.33 8

The Library is a good place to study 6.56 6 6.33 8

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.56 6 6.44 6

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.56 6 6.56 1

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.50 10 6.50 5

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.38 11 6.00 12

A computer is available when I need one 6.33 12 5.67 21

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.33 12 6.11 10

Opening hours meet my needs 6.30 14 5.80 18

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.30 14 6.00 12

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 6.29 16 5.86 17

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 6.25 17 5.75 20

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 6.25 17 5.88 16

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.22 19 5.67 21

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.22 19 5.78 19

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.20 21 6.10 11

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.00 22 5.10 27

Library signage is clear 6.00 22 5.60 23

I am informed about Library services 5.80 24 5.50 25

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.78 25 5.89 15

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.44 26 5.56 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.33 27 5.20 26

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.29 28 5.00 28

Mean importance scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - Monthly

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.56 1 6.56 6

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.56 1 6.78 2

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.56 1 6.78 2

The Library website is easy to use 6.56 1 6.89 1

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.50 5 6.50 10

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.44 6 6.56 6

Find@HKUL is easy to use 6.44 6 6.67 5

The Library is a good place to study 6.33 8 6.56 6

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.33 8 6.56 6

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 6.11 10 6.33 12

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 6.10 11 6.20 21

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.00 12 6.30 14

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.00 12 6.38 11

The Library website provides useful information 6.00 12 6.70 4

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.89 15 5.78 25

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.88 16 6.25 17

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.86 17 6.29 16

Opening hours meet my needs 5.80 18 6.30 14

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.78 19 6.22 19

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.75 20 6.25 17

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.67 21 6.22 19

A computer is available when I need one 5.67 21 6.33 12

Library signage is clear 5.60 23 6.00 22

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.56 24 5.44 26

I am informed about Library services 5.50 25 5.80 24

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.20 26 5.33 27

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.10 27 6.00 22

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.00 28 5.29 28

Mean performance score —How often are you required to be on campus? - Monthly

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.90 1 6.00 22

The Library website provides useful information 0.70 2 6.70 4

A computer is available when I need one 0.67 3 6.33 12

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.56 4 6.22 19

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.50 5 6.25 17

Opening hours meet my needs 0.50 5 6.30 14

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.44 7 6.22 19

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.43 8 6.29 16

Library signage is clear 0.40 9 6.00 22

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.38 10 6.25 17

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.38 10 6.38 11

The Library website is easy to use 0.33 12 6.89 1

I am informed about Library services 0.30 13 5.80 24

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 0.30 13 6.30 14

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 0.29 15 5.29 28

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.22 16 6.33 12

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.22 16 6.56 6

The Library is a good place to study 0.22 16 6.56 6

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.22 16 6.67 5

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.22 16 6.78 2

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.22 16 6.78 2

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.13 22 5.33 27

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.11 23 6.56 6

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.10 24 6.20 21

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.00 25 6.50 10

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.00 25 6.56 6

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs -0.11 27 5.44 26

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs -0.11 28 5.78 25

Mean gap scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - Monthly

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Performance means x 10 Statements

<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 27 69 3 Library signage is clear

6820,26

68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 2 28 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

6612,24

21 22 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 19 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 17 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 156,16

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62 18 13 7 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 11 3 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 59 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 1 10 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 9 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 14 4 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —How often are you required to be on campus? - Rarely (i.e. a few times a year)

33 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries6.12

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.94

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.59

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there1.45

Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination6.12

Face to face enquiry services meet

my needs5.87 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.80 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.93

Library staff are approachable and

helpful6.09

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.85

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.07

A computer is available when I need

one0.84

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there6.04

Library staff provide accurate

answers to my enquiries5.85

A computer is available when I need

one5.09

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.73

The Library website provides useful

information6.03

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

5.84

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.19 The Library website is easy to use 0.72

Library staff are readily available to

assist me6.00

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to5.72 The Library website is easy to use 5.22

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.71

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.97

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.66

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.23The Library website provides useful

information0.59

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

5.97Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.64

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

5.24

Books and articles I have requested

from other libraries and campuses

are delivered promptly

0.57

A computer is available when I need

one5.94

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.64 Library signage is clear 5.25 Library signage is clear 0.44

The Library website is easy to use 5.94 The Library is a good place to study 5.56 I am informed about Library services 5.25 The Library is a good place to study 0.38

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 6.12 1 5.85 3

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 6.12 1 5.94 1

Library staff are approachable and helpful 6.09 3 5.85 3

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 6.04 4 4.59 28

The Library website provides useful information 6.03 5 5.44 13

Library staff are readily available to assist me 6.00 6 5.64 9

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.97 7 5.66 7

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.97 8 5.23 22

A computer is available when I need one 5.94 9 5.09 25

The Library website is easy to use 5.94 9 5.22 23

The Library is a good place to study 5.94 9 5.56 10

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.91 12 5.72 6

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.90 13 5.19 24

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.89 14 5.32 17

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.77 15 5.45 12

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.73 16 4.80 27

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.71 17 5.64 8

Library signage is clear 5.69 18 5.25 19

Opening hours meet my needs 5.65 19 5.34 16

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.64 20 5.36 15

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.63 21 5.84 5

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.53 22 5.37 14

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.52 23 5.87 2

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.35 24 5.26 18

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.33 25 5.07 26

I am informed about Library services 5.31 26 5.25 19

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.19 27 5.54 11

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.92 28 5.24 21

Mean importance scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - Rarely (i.e. a few times a year)

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.94 1 6.12 1

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.87 2 5.52 23

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.85 3 6.09 3

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.85 3 6.12 1

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 5.84 5 5.63 21

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 5.72 6 5.91 12

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.66 7 5.97 7

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.64 8 5.71 17

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.64 9 6.00 6

The Library is a good place to study 5.56 10 5.94 9

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.54 11 5.19 27

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.45 12 5.77 15

The Library website provides useful information 5.44 13 6.03 5

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.37 14 5.53 22

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.36 15 5.64 20

Opening hours meet my needs 5.34 16 5.65 19

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.32 17 5.89 14

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.26 18 5.35 24

I am informed about Library services 5.25 19 5.31 26

Library signage is clear 5.25 19 5.69 18

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 5.24 21 4.92 28

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.23 22 5.97 8

The Library website is easy to use 5.22 23 5.94 9

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.19 24 5.90 13

A computer is available when I need one 5.09 25 5.94 9

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.07 26 5.33 25

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.80 27 5.73 16

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.59 28 6.04 4

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33 responses

Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 1.45 1 6.04 4

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.93 2 5.73 16

A computer is available when I need one 0.84 3 5.94 9

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.73 4 5.97 8

The Library website is easy to use 0.72 5 5.94 9

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.71 6 5.90 13

The Library website provides useful information 0.59 7 6.03 5

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.57 8 5.89 14

Library signage is clear 0.44 9 5.69 18

The Library is a good place to study 0.38 10 5.94 9

Library staff are readily available to assist me 0.36 11 6.00 6

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.32 12 5.77 15

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 0.31 13 5.97 7

Opening hours meet my needs 0.30 14 5.65 19

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.29 15 5.64 20

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.27 16 6.12 1

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.26 17 5.33 25

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.24 18 6.09 3

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.19 19 5.91 12

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.18 20 6.12 1

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.17 21 5.53 22

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.09 22 5.35 24

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.07 23 5.71 17

I am informed about Library services 0.06 24 5.31 26

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs -0.22 25 5.63 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs -0.32 26 4.92 28

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to -0.35 27 5.19 27

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs -0.35 28 5.52 23

Mean gap scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - Rarely (i.e. a few times a year)

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Performance means x 10 Statements

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70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

6120,21

19 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 11 24 2 22 13 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 1526,27

7 12 17 59 Median 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

58 23 58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 28 3 18 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 6 16 8 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 9 10 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 51,25

53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 14 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 4 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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Top 10 factors —How often are you required to be on campus? - Never

10 responses

Most important factors Mean Highest performing factors Mean Lowest performing factors Mean Largest gaps (I - P) Mean

The Library is a good place to study 6.86I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.17 Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.33

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to1.57

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to6.57

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

6.10

Library workshops, classes and

tutorials help me with my learning

and research needs

4.67 The Library is a good place to study 1.29

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

6.38The Library website provides useful

information6.00

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs4.75

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to1.20

I can get wireless access in the

Library when I need to6.33 The Library website is easy to use 5.88

A computer is available when I need

one4.86

A computer is available when I need

one1.00

Opening hours meet my needs 6.30Library staff treat me fairly and

without discrimination5.71

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there4.90

The items I’m looking for on the

Library shelves are usually there0.90

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs6.29 Opening hours meet my needs 5.70

I can find a quiet place in the Library

to study when I need to5.00 Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.83

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

6.25

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

5.63I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to5.00

Course specific resources (including

short loans) meet my learning needs0.75

I can find a place in the Library to

work in a group when I need to6.20

Library staff are readily available to

assist me5.57 I am informed about Library services 5.30

Online resources (e.g. ejournals,

databases, ebooks) meet my learning

and research needs

0.75

The Library website provides useful

information6.20

Library staff are approachable and

helpful5.57

The Library anticipates my learning

and research needs5.38

When I am away from campus I can

access the Library resources and

services I need

0.75

Self Service (e.g. self check loans,

requests, renewals, holds) meets my

needs

6.00Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs5.57

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in

the Library meet my needs5.40

Printing, scanning and photocopying

facilities in the Library meet my needs0.71

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Importance Performance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

The Library is a good place to study 6.86 1 5.57 8

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 6.57 2 5.00 22

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 6.38 3 5.63 7

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.33 4 6.17 1

Opening hours meet my needs 6.30 5 5.70 6

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 6.29 6 5.57 8

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 6.25 7 5.50 12

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 6.20 8 5.00 22

The Library website provides useful information 6.20 8 6.00 3

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.00 10 6.10 2

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.88 11 5.38 20

The Library website is easy to use 5.88 11 5.88 4

A computer is available when I need one 5.86 13 4.86 25

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.86 13 5.71 5

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 5.80 15 4.90 24

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.80 15 5.40 18

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.75 17 5.50 12

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.75 17 5.50 12

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.67 19 5.44 17

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.67 19 5.50 12

Library signage is clear 5.60 21 5.40 18

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.57 22 5.57 8

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 5.50 23 4.75 26

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.50 23 5.50 12

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.43 25 5.57 8

Find@HKUL is easy to use 5.17 26 4.33 28

I am informed about Library services 5.10 27 5.30 21

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.83 28 4.67 27

Mean importance scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - Never

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Performance Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 6.17 1 6.33 4

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs 6.10 2 6.00 10

The Library website provides useful information 6.00 3 6.20 8

The Library website is easy to use 5.88 4 5.88 11

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 5.71 5 5.86 13

Opening hours meet my needs 5.70 6 6.30 5

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 5.63 7 6.38 3

Library staff are readily available to assist me 5.57 8 5.43 25

Library staff are approachable and helpful 5.57 8 5.57 22

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 5.57 8 6.29 6

The Library is a good place to study 5.57 8 6.86 1

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 5.50 12 5.50 23

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 5.50 12 5.67 19

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 5.50 12 5.75 17

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 5.50 12 5.75 17

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 5.50 12 6.25 7

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 5.44 17 5.67 19

Library signage is clear 5.40 18 5.60 21

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 5.40 18 5.80 15

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 5.38 20 5.88 11

I am informed about Library services 5.30 21 5.10 27

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 5.00 22 6.20 8

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 5.00 22 6.57 2

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 4.90 24 5.80 15

A computer is available when I need one 4.86 25 5.86 13

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 4.75 26 5.50 23

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 4.67 27 4.83 28

Find@HKUL is easy to use 4.33 28 5.17 26

Mean performance score —How often are you required to be on campus? - Never

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Gap Importance

Mean Rank Mean Rank

I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to 1.57 1 6.57 2

The Library is a good place to study 1.29 2 6.86 1

I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to 1.20 3 6.20 8

A computer is available when I need one 1.00 4 5.86 13

The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there 0.90 5 5.80 15

Find@HKUL is easy to use 0.83 6 5.17 26

Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs 0.75 7 5.50 23

Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs 0.75 7 6.25 7

When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need 0.75 7 6.38 3

Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs 0.71 10 6.29 6

Opening hours meet my needs 0.60 11 6.30 5

The Library anticipates my learning and research needs 0.50 12 5.88 11

Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs 0.40 13 5.80 15

Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly 0.25 14 5.75 17

Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs 0.25 14 5.75 17

Face to face enquiry services meet my needs 0.22 16 5.67 19

The Library website provides useful information 0.20 17 6.20 8

Library signage is clear 0.20 18 5.60 21

Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries 0.17 19 5.67 19

Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs 0.17 20 4.83 28

I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to 0.17 20 6.33 4

Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination 0.14 22 5.86 13

Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs 0.00 23 5.50 23

Library staff are approachable and helpful 0.00 23 5.57 22

The Library website is easy to use 0.00 23 5.88 11

Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs -0.10 26 6.00 10

Library staff are readily available to assist me -0.14 27 5.43 25

I am informed about Library services -0.20 28 5.10 27

Mean gap scores —How often are you required to be on campus? - Never

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<31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 I am informed about Library services

70 70 2 The Library website provides useful information

69 12 69 3 Library signage is clear

68 68 4 Library workshops, classes and tutorials help me with my learning and research needs

67 67 5 The Library anticipates my learning and research needs

66 13 66 6 Opening hours meet my needs

65 65 7 Books and articles I have requested from other libraries and campuses are delivered promptly

64 26 64 8 Self Service (e.g. self check loans, requests, renewals, holds) meets my needs

63 24 18 6 17 63 9 Electronic enquiry services (e.g. email, WhatsApp-a-Librarian) meet my needs

62 14 2 62 10 Face to face enquiry services meet my needs

61 61 11 The items I’m looking for on the Library shelves are usually there

60 8 60 12 The Library is a good place to study

59 15 5 19 27 59 Median 13 I can find a quiet place in the Library to study when I need to

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58 14 I can find a place in the Library to work in a group when I need to

57 10 21 57 15 A computer is available when I need one

56 3 20 56 16 Laptop facilities (e.g. desks, power) in the Library meet my needs

55 25 9 55 17 I can get wireless access in the Library when I need to

54 22 54 18 Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities in the Library meet my needs

53 53 19 Library staff treat me fairly and without discrimination

52 28 52 20 Library staff are approachable and helpful

51 1 51 21 Library staff provide accurate answers to my enquiries

50 50 22 Library staff are readily available to assist me

49 49 23 Information resources located in the Library (e.g. books, journals, DVDs) meet my learning and research needs

48 4 48 24 Online resources (e.g. ejournals, databases, ebooks) meet my learning and research needs

47 47 25 Course specific resources (including short loans) meet my learning needs

46 46 26 When I am away from campus I can access the Library resources and services I need

45 45 27 The Library website is easy to use

44 44 28 Find@HKUL is easy to use

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