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Survey data first collected in 2010 – now in our 5th year
Partnership between SLIC and the JISC Regional Support Centre (RSC) Scotland
AIMS:◦ To track and gauge trends in learning resource
service provision in Scotland’s colleges.◦ To support the quality improvement process.◦ To provide a benchmark against which individual
colleges can map their own position.
Background & Aims
The survey focuses on 3 key areas of activity:
1. Resources & Services
2. Technology in the Library Service
3. Staffing and Training
Survey Contents
Slight increase in the number of service points – up to 3 from 2 (in one case 5)
Majority don’t share space with other services – in 2013 the majority did
Average number of study spaces was 199 – an increase of 81since 2013
More than a few spending £3-10K on periodicals and newspapers – in 2013 the majority spent less than £1K
Section 1: Resources & Services
Majority offer induction sessions but the number delivered dropped to 74 from 81
Dramatic increase in number – up from 21 to 85 - & range of workshops offered:
Section 1 (Continued)
2013 2014
E-resources (access & searching
Searching & evaluating information
Referencing & citation Study skills
Copyright Time management
Research skills Preparing for interviews
Using the VLE Turnitin
Exam preparation
Slight drop in the number of LMS in use – 10 down to 8
Slight increase in libraries with dedicated websites
Almost all offer WiFi Few provide mobile devices or apps Majority provide laptops for learners to use More than a few provide iPads, tablets and
eBook readers
Section 2: Technology in the Library Service
Staffing: Increase of staffing from 5.2 (FTE) to 9.75 Most services have professional staff
◦Although 2 did not 22 qualified people in non-professional
posts◦An increase of 1 person from last year
Section 3: Staff and Training
Changing training priorities:
Section 3 (Continued)
2013 2014
LMS Customer service skills
VLEs Presentation skills
Digital content management & the exploitation of online resources
Online resources/open educational resources (OER)
Technologies & strategies for supported learning
Access & inclusion and accessibility of digital content
New & emerging technologies
Curriculum support
Train the trainer/teaching academic & study skills
The full survey report will be available from Friday 5th December at:
www.scottishlibraries.org/sectors-fe-survey
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Contact:Gillian Daly, SLIC [email protected]
Penny Robertson, JISC [email protected]
The Survey Report