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Poll results 2011

We regulary conduct polls in the library, using press-the-button panels, to help us understand how you use the library.
These are the results for 2011:

07-13 November
Do you use QR codes to access mobile websites? 1,615 responses
14% YES regularly
11% YES occasionally
25% NO
50% What's QR code?

17-23 October
Which is your MAIN CAMPUS? 2,721 responses
84% studied at their home campus
16% visited Hawthorn from other campuses

Visiting other campus libraries:
63% Croydon
52% Wantirna
48% Lilydale
41% Prahran
2% Hawthorn

03-09 October
Which type of space should we have more of in the library? 1,890 responses
29%  Silent space                                           
20%  Group work space         
18%  Computer lab space       
18%  Social space                                           
14%  Laptop enabled space     

12-18 September
Please tell us who you are? 2,642 responses
64% Higher Ed. students
16% TAFE students
10% Other 
5% Higher Ed. staff 
5% TAFE staff

22-28 August
What is your preferred device for accessing the internet in the library? 1,341 responses
40% own laptop
27% desktop computer
14% own iPad or iPhone
10% borrow a laptop from the library
9% other devices

23-29 May
Do you use an ebook reader? 2,302 responses
52% use ebook readers
17% Phone
16% Kindle
13% iPad
6% other readers
48 % do not use ebook readers 

11-17 April
Do you use a mobile device to access the internet? 1,582 responses
42% iPhone
16% Android
14% other smartphone
10% other wireless device
19% don't access the internet on their phone

21-27 March
How do you start searching for information?  1,266 responses
56% use Google
21% ask Library staff
21% use the library website
10% other
4% ask another student

You are always welcome to give us feedback on our services at anytime.