In 2015 working with Library Journal, Gale surveyed academic faculty and librarians to better understand the relationship. We knew on some level that there was a disconnect between the two groups but we were surprised by some of the results – and just how big the gap appears to be.
By Jennifer Albers-Smith
When it comes to student and instructor perceptions about academic libraries and research, some interesting insights are revealed – as well as lot of questions.
In spring 2015, Gale’s parent company, Cengage Learning, issued its Engagement Insights survey to some 3,000 students and nearly 700 professors, gathering feedback on different topics including how both audiences valued the library, how they often they took advantage of its resources and more.
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