The library has always been a quiet zone, but Carleton’s MacOdrum library is hoping to hear faculty and student voices loud and clear through its LibQUAL survey.

The survey will ask specific questions regarding suitability of study space, availability of resources, as well as letting students comment on things they feel should be changed in the library.

Associate Carleton librarian Leslie Firth noted that although the actual survey is not very expensive to administer, the expense is in the time it takes to process the results and to implement the changes. She said she believes it is worth it though, because having the concrete evidence of survey results gives the library great leverage when it comes to getting the budget they need to make the library the best possible work environment for students.

“Libraries are all about service, really,” Firth said.