Thursday, 16 May 2013

Nearly 90% of students have a smartphone

The Student Technology Survey 2013 found some changes in how students now study. Smartphones and electronic tablet ownership, along with demand for campus WiFi were the major changes in student technology usage for 2013. The big surprise was the increase in email usage, which may be accounted for by the current easy access to email on mobile devices.

2011
2012
2013
No. respondents
320
508
572
Internet access
98%
99%
98%
Laptop ownership
85%
88%
86%
Electronic tablet
23%
21%
38%
Smartphone
57%
72%
86%
Campus WiFi
53%
64%
81%
Access email daily
na
70%
84%
Facebook
80%
81%
81%
Use online databases regularly
77%
70%
76%

The Survey paints a picture of students who own and regularly use technology for their studies and personal use. Facebook usage remained the same and social networking sites did not rise in popularity. The Survey summary is now available from campus libraries and Learning Centres. Endeavour management will be using the survey results and comments to assist in resource and programme planning. Many thanks for your contribution and feedback.

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

iTunes card WINNERS

Thank you to everyone who completed the Student Technology Survey. The twelve lucky winners of a $20 iTunes card are:
  • Iwa Brown
  • Paula Corban
  • Patricia Dubowski
  • Jo Ellis
  • Jacqueline Fuller
  • Jacqui Johnson
  • Rihannah Jorna
  • Helen Kasses
  • Holli Lawler
  • Kate Mildren
  • Mark Sargeant
  • Lauren Turner
If you're a winner and havent been contacted by email with your prize please contact your Campus Librarian.

Monday, 6 May 2013

Library Booksale Week 14

The Library will be holding booksales at various campuses to celebrate Library and Information Week during week 14. 

Discarded Library books at bargain prices!

Please see the following for details of booksales:

Adelaide:   Wed 22nd of May   11am – 3pm, Library
Subjects: mostly Health Science & Homeopathy

Brisbane:   Tues 21st of May   10am – 3pm, Library Tutorial Room
Subjects: mostly Homeopathy & Health Science

Gold Coast:    Wed 22nd of May   10am – 4pm, Courtyard
Subjects: various

Melbourne:   Wed 22nd of May   10am-2pm, Student Lounge
Subjects: various

Perth:   Wed 22nd of May   10.30am – 2:30pm, passage near Locker Room
150 books for sale inc old editions of current textbooks