Document Type
Conference Presentation
Publication Date
10-8-2025
Abstract
Do students read? What do they read? What kinds of information resources are most used by students? What subject areas are most used by students? What do they need from their library if they are going to complete assignments? How can the library plan ahead to meet student needs? The modern academic library is mostly online and highly data driven. The MSU Library Services Collection Management Technology team briefly demonstrated some of the tools they’ve developed to understand student needs. They showcased some of the instruments they’ve used to communicate collections plans to administration, as they’ve strategized to conform to difficult budgets with the least adverse consequences for students. The team concluded by pointing to initiatives they’ve recently pursued to gain fresh insight into student needs, including new course material affordability efforts.
Department
Library Services
Conference Name
Minnesota State Student Success and Planning Conference
Conference Place
Online
Recommended Citation
Gustafson-Sundell, N., Southworth, H., & Rusch, E. (2025, October 8). What do students read? Let’s talk about data-informed library collections planning for student success [Conference presentation]. Minnesota State Student Success and Planning Conference, online.
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