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Questionnaire on the Information Search Process		 Library Home
Please fill out the following questionnaire:
Date:   (Format: mm/dd/yyyy, e.g. 09/18/2000)
 First Name   Last Name  E-Mail Address at SHU (Required)
Gender: Male         Female        
What year are you at SHU?
 Freshman          Sophomore         Junior          Senior        Graduate

 
1. I have a clear focus for my topic before using the library.
    Almost Always               Often            Seldom              Almost Never

 
2. I find it more helpful to talk to others about my topic.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
3. My thoughts about my topic change as I explore information.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
4. I like to find everything I will need first and then read it.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
5. The library has the information I need.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
6. A focus emerges as I gather information on a topic.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
7. The information that I find at the beginning of a search is confusing 
    and doesn't fit in with what I know.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
8. I take detailed notes from every source of information I look at.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
9. I ask the librarian for direction in locating materials in the library.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
10. A search is complete when I no longer find new information.
   Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
11. All the sources of information I need are listed in the library catalog.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
12. A search is completed when I find enough information.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
13. I talk to people who know about my topic.
   Almost Always               Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
14. I become more interested in a topic as I gather information.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
15. The information I need is in unexpected places in the library.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
16. I make several trips to the library to research a topic.
    Almost Always             Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
17. I am successful in using the library.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
18. I ask the librarian for advice on exploring a topic.

    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
19. I ask the librarian for assistance in identifying materials.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 
20. I need materials other than books.
    Almost Always              Often             Seldom              Almost Never

 

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Used with the permission of Carol Kuhlthau.

Updated: 01/09/06