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Students who had taken classes recently were asked to pick the top two places where they do most of their studying.
The overall pattern of top study spaces was consistent across undergrad and grad students, with students’ residences being the top spot, followed by library buildings and then other campus spaces. However, undergraduates were more likely than graduate students to pick library buildings and other campus spaces among their top two study spots. Graduate students were more likely than undergraduates to pick off-campus public spaces and other types of spaces (not listed in the survey) among their top two study spots.
Students were also asked to select from a list their reasons for visiting library buildings. Consistent with the previous question, 53% indicated they use the library to study or work by themselves and 35% that they use the library for group work. 28% of students indicated picking up/dropping off materials, 16% attending exhibits and events, 15% getting assistance at the library, 10% getting ideas for projects or assignments. Related to personal wellbeing, students also use the library to find a quiet place to rest or relax (35%), eat at a cafe or eat food they’ve brought in (19%), or socialize (10%).
Graph: Do you go to library buildings for any of the following?
Graph: Do you go to library buildings for any of the following?
Over 50% said they go to the library for studying or working alone, 35% for working with a group and also for finding a quiet place to rest or relax, 28% for picking up or dropping off materials, and 19% for eating food from a cafe or that they’d brought. Other responses include attending exhibits and events (16%), getting assistance with something (15%), getting ideas for projects or assignments (10%), and socializing (10%).
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