Thank you to everyone who responded to the LibNotes survey sent out a few weeks ago. Here is a snapshot of the results and some information about requested changes as well as ideas that are still under discussion:

Basic Info:

• 76% of respondents say they “always” read LibNotes, while 20% “often” read it and  4% “rarely” read it
• Respondents were staff, faculty, students, student workers, retirees, and partners who work inside the library
• Almost unanimously, nobody wants LibNotes to switch formats, including to a podcast. The newsletter format is seen as accessible, simple, and succinct. 3 respondents total were open to a podcast.

Requested Features for the Future of LibNotes

• Publishing more information about upcoming events, instead of simply recaps of events
• Posting faculty, staff, and library leadership profiles, highlighting the people who are employed in the library and the amazing work that they do 
• Adding “more content for the average Joe” as one respondent put it. Giving more of the kind of information students and new community members are looking for
• Information about databases, collections, new materials, and e-resources that are accessible to library users
• Information about research and research interests of faculty as well as ongoing projects
• More photos to accompany articles
• Acknowledging the original writers of articles whenever different from the name of the person who posted the article
• More information on items in special collections and building updates
• Question of the week: how-tos and info on what is going on
• Information on training opportunities offered in the library
• Information about partner organizations with offices in the library

Possibilities still under discussion

• A change in frequency, perhaps publishing LibNotes once or twice a month 
• If possible, amending the navigational buttons at the bottom of each post so that the “next” button shows what is truly chronologically next in order of publishing 
• More (or less) internal or external news and a more narrow audience focus

For respondents who requested more niche articles tailored to personal interests, please feel free to contact Rachel Kersey at rkersey@missouristate.edu with ideas for topics you would like to read about. You can also reach out to Rachel with any other comments you may have. All comments are welcomed and encouraged.

Thank you again to all of our participants! Your feedback has been very helpful.