Save SIO Library Priorities Survey

1. Are you a ___________?

Are you a ___________? Undergraduate Student

Masters Student

PhD Student

Post-doc

Professor

Emeritus Professor

Staff

NOAA Employee

Other (please specify):

2. What is your curricular group or research division?

What is your curricular group or research division? Physical Oceanography

Applied Ocean Sciences

Climate Science

Geophysics

Geological Sciences

Marine Chemistry

Marine Biology

Biological Oceanography

Other (please specify)

3. In your opinion, how reasonable is the proposed SIO library closure as a means for saving money?

	1 totally fine	2	3 neutral (sad but sacrifices must be made)	4	5 ludicrous suggestion. is nothing sacred???
.	*In your opinion, how reasonable is the proposed SIO library closure as a means for saving money? . 1 totally fine	. 2	. 3 neutral (sad but sacrifices must be made)	. 4	. 5 ludicrous suggestion. is nothing sacred???

4. ****CAN WE RELEASE ANONYMOUS COMMENTS YOU ENTER IN THIS SURVEY TO THE MEDIA?****

If you do not respond to this question, we will assume the answer is no.

****CAN WE RELEASE ANONYMOUS COMMENTS YOU ENTER IN THIS SURVEY TO THE MEDIA?**** If you do not respond to this question, we will assume the answer is no. yes

5. We’re going to have to make sacrifices, but we want to know what you value about the library so that we know what to push for and have data to back-up our claims when we talk with the UCSD administration.

What services do you value most from the SIO Library?
(Please choose only your top five and give them a ranking from 1-5)

	1 = Lowest	2	3	4	5 = Highest
Hardcopy scientific texts	*We’re going to have to make sacrifices, but we want to know what you value about the library so that we know what to push for and have data to back-up our claims when we talk with the UCSD administration. What services do you value most from the SIO Library? (Please choose only your top five and give them a ranking from 1-5) Hardcopy scientific texts 1 = Lowest	Hardcopy scientific texts 2	Hardcopy scientific texts 3	Hardcopy scientific texts 4	Hardcopy scientific texts 5 = Highest
Hardcopy journals	Hardcopy journals 1 = Lowest	Hardcopy journals 2	Hardcopy journals 3	Hardcopy journals 4	Hardcopy journals 5 = Highest
SIO archives: historic publications, and reports (eg. CalCOFI Atlas)	SIO archives: historic publications, and reports (eg. CalCOFI Atlas) 1 = Lowest	SIO archives: historic publications, and reports (eg. CalCOFI Atlas) 2	SIO archives: historic publications, and reports (eg. CalCOFI Atlas) 3	SIO archives: historic publications, and reports (eg. CalCOFI Atlas) 4	SIO archives: historic publications, and reports (eg. CalCOFI Atlas) 5 = Highest
Physical course reserves	Physical course reserves 1 = Lowest	Physical course reserves 2	Physical course reserves 3	Physical course reserves 4	Physical course reserves 5 = Highest
Place to pick-up books/journals (after making an online reservation)	Place to pick-up books/journals (after making an online reservation) 1 = Lowest	Place to pick-up books/journals (after making an online reservation) 2	Place to pick-up books/journals (after making an online reservation) 3	Place to pick-up books/journals (after making an online reservation) 4	Place to pick-up books/journals (after making an online reservation) 5 = Highest
Charts and maps	Charts and maps 1 = Lowest	Charts and maps 2	Charts and maps 3	Charts and maps 4	Charts and maps 5 = Highest
Computers	Computers 1 = Lowest	Computers 2	Computers 3	Computers 4	Computers 5 = Highest
Printers	Printers 1 = Lowest	Printers 2	Printers 3	Printers 4	Printers 5 = Highest
Copiers	Copiers 1 = Lowest	Copiers 2	Copiers 3	Copiers 4	Copiers 5 = Highest
Scanners	Scanners 1 = Lowest	Scanners 2	Scanners 3	Scanners 4	Scanners 5 = Highest
GIS Workstation	GIS Workstation 1 = Lowest	GIS Workstation 2	GIS Workstation 3	GIS Workstation 4	GIS Workstation 5 = Highest
Large Format Printer	Large Format Printer 1 = Lowest	Large Format Printer 2	Large Format Printer 3	Large Format Printer 4	Large Format Printer 5 = Highest
Study space	Study space 1 = Lowest	Study space 2	Study space 3	Study space 4	Study space 5 = Highest
Meeting space	Meeting space 1 = Lowest	Meeting space 2	Meeting space 3	Meeting space 4	Meeting space 5 = Highest
Knowledgeable research assistance (eg. Amy Butros)	Knowledgeable research assistance (eg. Amy Butros) 1 = Lowest	Knowledgeable research assistance (eg. Amy Butros) 2	Knowledgeable research assistance (eg. Amy Butros) 3	Knowledgeable research assistance (eg. Amy Butros) 4	Knowledgeable research assistance (eg. Amy Butros) 5 = Highest
Historical significance	Historical significance 1 = Lowest	Historical significance 2	Historical significance 3	Historical significance 4	Historical significance 5 = Highest
Reputation of Scripps	Reputation of Scripps 1 = Lowest	Reputation of Scripps 2	Reputation of Scripps 3	Reputation of Scripps 4	Reputation of Scripps 5 = Highest

Other things you value in the physical library space and staff (ie. not online journals):

6. Which of the following suggestions seem the most feasible and desirable to you?

(Pick as many as you like, and feel free to elaborate on your views below)

	good idea	bad idea	good idea but not realistic
Compromise on library space: divide it such that one/two floor(s) contain archives and other selected materials, while the other floor(s) become dedicated to non-library uses.	*Which of the following suggestions seem the most feasible and desirable to you? (Pick as many as you like, and feel free to elaborate on your views below) Compromise on library space: divide it such that one/two floor(s) contain archives and other selected materials, while the other floor(s) become dedicated to non-library uses. good idea	Compromise on library space: divide it such that one/two floor(s) contain archives and other selected materials, while the other floor(s) become dedicated to non-library uses. bad idea	Compromise on library space: divide it such that one/two floor(s) contain archives and other selected materials, while the other floor(s) become dedicated to non-library uses. good idea but not realistic
Decrease SIO library open hours.	Decrease SIO library open hours. good idea	Decrease SIO library open hours. bad idea	Decrease SIO library open hours. good idea but not realistic
Raise >$40,000 to implement a swipe-card access system so students can use study/meeting rooms at more flexible hours. (this would mean limited access to the stacks but increased access to meeting/study areas)	Raise >$40,000 to implement a swipe-card access system so students can use study/meeting rooms at more flexible hours. (this would mean limited access to the stacks but increased access to meeting/study areas) good idea	Raise >$40,000 to implement a swipe-card access system so students can use study/meeting rooms at more flexible hours. (this would mean limited access to the stacks but increased access to meeting/study areas) bad idea	Raise >$40,000 to implement a swipe-card access system so students can use study/meeting rooms at more flexible hours. (this would mean limited access to the stacks but increased access to meeting/study areas) good idea but not realistic
Offer incentives for donors to support the library, such as tours through the archives or renting out space for events (like the forum).	Offer incentives for donors to support the library, such as tours through the archives or renting out space for events (like the forum). good idea	Offer incentives for donors to support the library, such as tours through the archives or renting out space for events (like the forum). bad idea	Offer incentives for donors to support the library, such as tours through the archives or renting out space for events (like the forum). good idea but not realistic
None: I'm fine with the library closing. We're in a bad financial situation and this is a sacrifice I am willing to make.	None: I'm fine with the library closing. We're in a bad financial situation and this is a sacrifice I am willing to make. good idea	None: I'm fine with the library closing. We're in a bad financial situation and this is a sacrifice I am willing to make. bad idea	None: I'm fine with the library closing. We're in a bad financial situation and this is a sacrifice I am willing to make. good idea but not realistic

Any other suggestions?

7. If you think it's a good idea to decrease SIO library hours, during which of the following time slots are you most likely to use the library?

(Please pick ONLY your top 3.)

	desirable open hours	undesirable open hours
weekdays 9am-1pm	*If you think it's a good idea to decrease SIO library hours, during which of the following time slots are you most likely to use the library? (Please pick ONLY your top 3.) weekdays 9am-1pm desirable open hours	weekdays 9am-1pm undesirable open hours
weekdays 1pm-5pm	weekdays 1pm-5pm desirable open hours	weekdays 1pm-5pm undesirable open hours
weekdays 5pm-9pm	weekdays 5pm-9pm desirable open hours	weekdays 5pm-9pm undesirable open hours
weekends 9am-1pm	weekends 9am-1pm desirable open hours	weekends 9am-1pm undesirable open hours
weekends 1pm-5pm	weekends 1pm-5pm desirable open hours	weekends 1pm-5pm undesirable open hours
weekends 5pm-9pm	weekends 5pm-9pm desirable open hours	weekends 5pm-9pm undesirable open hours
random combination of the above hours INCLUDING weekends (such as M 9am-1pm, Tu 1pm-5pm, S 9am-5pm, Su 5pm-9pm)	random combination of the above hours INCLUDING weekends (such as M 9am-1pm, Tu 1pm-5pm, S 9am-5pm, Su 5pm-9pm) desirable open hours	random combination of the above hours INCLUDING weekends (such as M 9am-1pm, Tu 1pm-5pm, S 9am-5pm, Su 5pm-9pm) undesirable open hours
random combination of the above hours EXCLUDING weekends (such as M 9am-1pm, Tu 1pm-5pm, W 9am-5pm, Th 5pm-9pm)	random combination of the above hours EXCLUDING weekends (such as M 9am-1pm, Tu 1pm-5pm, W 9am-5pm, Th 5pm-9pm) desirable open hours	random combination of the above hours EXCLUDING weekends (such as M 9am-1pm, Tu 1pm-5pm, W 9am-5pm, Th 5pm-9pm) undesirable open hours

comments?

8. What are your positive suggestions on how to make the library budget cuts as minimally disruptive to you and the SIO community as possible?

(We know you’re all creative, pragmatic, problem solvers…here’s your chance to shine!)

What are your positive suggestions on how to make the library budget cuts as minimally disruptive to you and the SIO community as possible? (We know you’re all creative, pragmatic, problem solvers…here’s your chance to shine!)

9. Do you have a unique or heart-wrenching tale of the SIO library's invaluable and irreplaceable role in your research/life/studies/well-being?

Do you have a unique or heart-wrenching tale of the SIO library's invaluable and irreplaceable role in your research/life/studies/well-being?

10. Many of us need a place to just vent. Here it is!

Rant here.

Many of us need a place to just vent. Here it is! Rant here.

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