PURPOSE Implementing leisure reading collections is an emerging trend in academic libraries (Dewan, 2010). The scope of this study is to investigate the possible need for a leisure reading collection at the UBC Library as well as develop a picture of what type of collection will best suit the needs of the UBC community. METHODOLOGY This study consisted of an online questionnaire distributed to UBC undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and community members. In October 2010, after passing ethical review, the questionnaire ran for two weeks. An email with a link to the online questionnaire was sent to a random sample of the user groups, and additionally was advertised for open participation. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to thank Rick Kopak, Jo Anne Newyear-Ramirez, and UBC librarians and Library staff for their assistance, input and support. CONCLUSION The results of this study have prompted UBC Library to pilot a leisure reading collection. Since respondents indicated strong interest in titles and genres that are already well represented in UBC Library, a separate browseable space with materials UBC already owns could fulfill many patrons’ leisure reading desires. 61.9 31.9 6.2 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Yes Maybe No Val id P er ce nt Would you use a leisure reading collection at UBC? 81% 19% Specific authors and titles requested by respondents UBC has UBC does not have 7% 45% 38% 10% Undergraduate Students 0% 15% 48% 37% Faculty + Staff 1% 37% 46% 16% Graduate Students 0% 19% 56% 25% Community Members Average hours per week of leisure reading I don’t read for leisure Less than 2 hours Between 2-6 hours More than 6 hours FINDINGS Our study showed overwhelming support for a leisure reading collection at UBC Library and also indicated strong leisure reading habits across all user groups. REFERENCES Dewan, P. (2010). Why Your Academic Library Needs a Popular Reading Collection Now MoreThan Ever. College & Undergraduate Libraries, 17 (1), 44-46. Gallick, J.D. (1999). Do they read for pleasure? Recreational reading habits of college students. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 42 (6), 480-488.
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At your leisure : establishing a popular reading collection at UBC Libraries Diers, Bailey; Simpson, Shannon 2011-03-11
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