Leveraging Survey Results in Support of a Library Renovation: A Case Study

Abstract

The Health Sciences Library (HSL) at Stony Brook University along with the School of Medicine were motivated to make improvements in seating and hours based on survey results from an LCME self-study. Preparation for the site visit from the Liaison Committee for Medical Education helped to garner resources and support for this initiative. To meet the evolving needs of the HSL patrons, librarians completed an overdue collection assessment project which allowed for 142 new seats, including newly designed spaces and furnishings. Ongoing assessment of the redesigned space will be conducted to evaluate success and areas for continued improvement.

Keywords:

• Collaboration
• deselection
• extended hours
• health sciences libraries
• LCME
• renovation
• security

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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Notes on contributors

Jamie Saragossi

Jamie Saragossi, MLS ([email protected]) is Head of the Stony Brook University Health Sciences Library, Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Tower, 3-136, 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794.

Gregg A. Stevens

Gregg A. Stevens, MLS, MST, AHIP, ([email protected]) is Senior Assistant Librarian at Stony Brook University Health Sciences Library, Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Tower, 3-136, 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794.

Laurel Scheinfeld

Laurel Scheinfeld, MLS, ([email protected]) is Senior Assistant Librarian at Stony Brook University Health Sciences Library, Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Tower, 3-136, 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794.

Jessica A. Koos

Jessica A. Koos, MLS, MSEd, AHIP, ([email protected]) is Senior Assistant Librarian at Stony Brook University Health Sciences Library, Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Tower, 3-136, 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794.