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Dealing with the Noise Problem: Libraries Improving their LibQUAL Scores on “Quiet Space for Individual Work”
10th Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries and Information Services, York, July 2013
#north10york
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Research conducted by:
Michelle Breen & Ciara McCaffrey Administration Department Glucksman Library University of Limerick
Ireland
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A familiar story?
Comments relating to noise:
• I basically use the library to study, so when other people are talking or making noise it is very distracting. Maybe there should be someone walking around once in a while to make sure everyone is staying quiet
• Please put "Please be quiet signs" around the library. The library is way too noisy! Thanks!
• There should be more tables (where possible). Other than that, the library is a great place to study, especially on the second floor where it's usually, and supposed to be, quiet.
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http://theresurgence.com/2013/02/11/we-are-not-alone-in-this
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2012 = -0.39
2007 = -1.15
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In reverse order, from least to most common
• Penalise noise offenders, i.e. mobile phone fines, loss of library privileges (2/13)
• Create a post graduate reading room (3/13)
• Noise texting/emailing service (3/13)
• Study carrels/study rooms for individual use (4/13)
• Have noise patrollers (staff or student) (3 of 4 are student patroller) (4/13)
• Staff badges that facilitate patrolling, shushing (4/13)
• Rearrange zones, furniture, collections, service points to make best use of naturally quiet/noisy areas (5/13)
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In reverse order, from least to most common
• Run noise campaigns to raise awareness (6/13)
• Structural / fixtures alterations e.g. glassing off, installing doors, carpeting, acoustics, access control, etc. (6/13)
• Highlight importance of quiet to library staff +/or issue guidelines +/or provide training (7/13)
• Increase noise-specific signage (7/13)
• Policies on noise, zones, rules, phones (create/update/publish) (11/13)
• Have designated silent AND group areas (11/13)
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”to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield” Alfred Tennyson
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Acknowledgements:
Sincere thanks to our colleagues in the participating libraries for carefully considering this topic and giving us their permission to use their data for this study
Thank you to you Martha & Gary for the ARL data
Glucksman Library images courtesy of the UL Digital Library
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Research conducted by:
Michelle Breen & Ciara McCaffrey Administration Department Glucksman Library University of Limerick
Ireland