Event Title
ACRL Colorado Chapter Academic Librarian Conference and Networking Day
Date Created
6-15-2026
Abstract
This poster summarizes the initial findings of a three-part research project that took place at two libraries on an academic campus. The project included patron responses to weekly whiteboard questions, an initial screening survey designed to intentionally recruit underserved populations, and two focus groups. Patrons who completed the screening survey and expressed interest in further participation were invited to participate in a focus group of their choosing at either library branch. Through these methods, patrons provided insight into their preferred library spaces and how they use them. Data from this project will be used to inform changes to library spaces and practices that support student welcomeness and a sense of belonging within the libraries.
Document Type
Presentation
Keywords
libraries; academic library; belongingness; user experience; library spaces; student experience
Digital Origin
Born digital
Recommended Citation
Hildebrand, Cat; Prichard, Teesha; Mayer, Jennifer; Epperson, Annie; and Floersch, Natasha, "Tell Us What You Really Think: Initial Explorations of Student Perceptions of Welcomeness and Belonging" (2026). University Libraries Publications. 182.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/libfacpub/182