Library usage by DDUH students and staff
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Aim: To explore the accessibility, functionality, and effectiveness of Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) library services for students and staff.
Methods: A validated survey assessed satisfaction with library hours, study spaces, resources, online databases, and preferred study environments among students (dental nursing, technology, hygiene, science) and staff.
Results: Of 217 respondents (86.2% students, mostly dental science), 68.7% were satisfied with library hours, though undergraduates favored extended and weekend access (p=0.015). Online database difficulties affected 32.3%, highest among dental technology students (57.9%, p=0.025). Study spaces were most valued; librarian services least. Most requested additional quiet, group, and lounge areas. Despite alternatives, 68.7% considered DDUH Library optimal.
Conclusions: Extended hours, improved study spaces, digital training, and promoting librarian services are essential to enhance accessibility and meet evolving needs.
Keywords (MeSH) terms: Libraries; Students, Dental; Education,
Methods: A validated survey assessed satisfaction with library hours, study spaces, resources, online databases, and preferred study environments among students (dental nursing, technology, hygiene, science) and staff.
Results: Of 217 respondents (86.2% students, mostly dental science), 68.7% were satisfied with library hours, though undergraduates favored extended and weekend access (p=0.015). Online database difficulties affected 32.3%, highest among dental technology students (57.9%, p=0.025). Study spaces were most valued; librarian services least. Most requested additional quiet, group, and lounge areas. Despite alternatives, 68.7% considered DDUH Library optimal.
Conclusions: Extended hours, improved study spaces, digital training, and promoting librarian services are essential to enhance accessibility and meet evolving needs.
Keywords (MeSH) terms: Libraries; Students, Dental; Education,
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Library usage by DDUH students and staff. J Eur Assoc Health Info Libr [Internet]. 2025 Oct. 1 [cited 2025 Dec. 5];21(3):7-15. Available from: https://ojs.eahil.eu/JEAHIL/article/view/686
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Library usage by DDUH students and staff. J Eur Assoc Health Info Libr [Internet]. 2025 Oct. 1 [cited 2025 Dec. 5];21(3):7-15. Available from: https://ojs.eahil.eu/JEAHIL/article/view/686