KEGOMODICWE PHUTHI MARIECHEN PRAEKELT LIASA CONFERENCE 2017

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2 A University of the Free State Library Information Services Project Research Team: KEGOMODICWE PHUTHI ELMA VAN DER MERWE MARIECHEN PRAEKELT MARCUS MAPHILE LEE GOLIATH

3 OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION Introduction What is a graded reader? Problem, question, objectives Results Conclusions Significance of the study Way forward

4 INTRODUCTION Low reading, comprehension and English proficiency levels of new entrants University of the Free State Literacy test all first-year students Academic literacy Course (ALC) compulsory for those who didn t meet requirements Graded readers used in ALC six proficiency levels _l=img.12..0l j1j2j img anekhtyz1gi#imgrc=franohmkgvph0m

5 WHAT IS A GRADED READER? A book of an original work written in simple language for language learners (Hill and Thomas, 1988, cited by Wan-a-rom 2012:51) Usually on different levels

6 EXTRACT FROM A LEVEL 5 G-READER

7 PROBLEM STATEMENT For improving service delivery, the UFS LIS needed relevant information on the adequacy of their book collections (the graded readers in this study) and related library services +state&gs_l=img.1.0.0l j2j img iyxkgb_jc- 4#imgrc=VHzVY0B-lvhWmM:

8 RESEARCH QUESTION What are the perceptions of undergraduate students in the Academic Literacy Course (the users ) regarding the adequacy of the graded readers collection and related library services? question&gs_l=img.3..0l j img twn8mlefxr4#imgrc=diubbyt3vhsxqm:

9 AIM OF THE STUDY To investigate user satisfaction with the graded reader collection and related services in order to address possible shortcomings and enhance service delivery at the UFS LIS. dy&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i24k1l j6j2j psyab i67k1j0i13k1.0.ko4u5e5ft94#imgrc=mjuzdbbwsrdt9m:

10 OBJECTIVES Undertaking of a literature review Survey of users satisfaction Inventory of the collection of graded readers Formulation of an action plan for addressing possible shortcomings ab.3..0j0i67k1l2j j psy-ab q- Wcc ife#imgrc=obqmo1fp-l81cm:

11 Action Research design Cycles of plan act observe/evaluate reflect Mixed methods Qualitative and qualitative Target group Undergraduate students in the ALC Sampling Purposive and Convenient ALC first-years completed questionnaires during class time. 11 Students were targeted randomly, from 5 faculties 46 completed questionnaires received share preliminary results in this paper will continue online after the conference also focus group discussions to come Ethical Clearance Ethical requirements adhered to

12 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY Data Collection Questionnaire open questions closed questions Four- and three-point Likert scales Focus group discussions to follow Document analysis Inventory and other records l dummy_maps_web_fallback img KURt6VO6jsA#imgrc=6iquRnmXpA-Y9M:

13 QUESTIONNAIRE ASPECTS COVERED Preferred Book Format Hardcopy or e-book Graded reader collection satisfaction with Benefits Relevant library services &gs_l=img.3..0l j img droynrjowk#imgrc=ak1b-pioajewtm:

14 STATISTICS Total book titles = 741 No of students in the ALC = 2575 Natural and agricultural sciences = 430 Humanities = 1349 Economic and Management Sciences = 472 Law = 324 Lending period = 1 week

15 CURRENT READING LEVEL 46 RESPONDENTS

16 PREFERRED BOOK FORMAT

17 ADEQUACY GRADED READER COLLECTION Aspect Satisfied Unsatisfied 5.1 The number of different titles on a level 41 - (89.1%) 5 - (10.9%) 5.2 The number of copies of a title 26 - (56.5%) 19 - (41.3%) 5.3 The condition of the books 22 - (47.8%) 21 - (45.7%) 5.4 The type of stories (what the book is about) 40 - (87%) 6 - (13%) 5.5 The language use in the books on your reading level 44 - (96%) 2 - (4%) 5.6 The benefits you get from reading the graded reader books 39 - (85%) 7 - (15%) 5.7 The loan period 31 - (67.3%) 13 - (28.2%) 5.8 Overall, how would you rate the graded reader book collection 35 - (76%) 11 - (24%)

18 ADEQUACY GRADED READER COLLECTION Aspect Satisfied Unsatisfied Not enough 5.1 The number of different titles on books, a level the 41 - (89.1%) 5 - (10.9%) condition is bad, pages missing 5.2 The number of copies of a title 26 - (56.5%) 19 - (41.3%) 5.3 The condition of the books 22 - (47.8%) 21 - (45.7%) 5.4 The type of stories (what the book is about) 40 - (87%) 6 - (13%) 5.5 The language use in the books on your reading level 44 - (96%) 2 - (4%) 5.6 The benefits you get from reading the graded reader books 39 - (85%) 7 - (15%) Language easy, stories are short and interesting, help to improve language and reading skills 5.7 The loan period 31 - (67.3%) 13 - (28.2%) 5.8 Overall, how would you rate the graded reader book collection 35 - (76%) 11 - (24%)

19 RESULTS LIBRARY SERVICE Library Service Good Average Poor 7.1 Willingness to assist you 7.2 Friendly service 7.3 Staff knowledge 7.4 Availability of computers with internet access 7.5 Availability of graded readers on shelves after being returned 27 - (58.7%) 13 - (28.3%) 5 - (10.9%) 27 - (58.7%) 16 - (34.8%) 2 - (4%) 33 - (71.7%) 11 - (23.9%) 1 - (2%) 24 - (52.1%) 14 - (30.4%) 7 - (15.2%) 8 - (17.4%) 15 - (32.6%) 22 - (47.8%)

20 RESULTS - LIBRARY SERVICE Library Service Good Average Poor 7.1 Willingness to assist you 7.2 Friendly service Staff friendly and willing to assist 27 - (58.7%) 13 - (28.3%) 5 - (10.9%) 27 - (58.7%) 16 - (34.8%) 2 - (4%) 7.3 Staff knowledge Graded reader books not shelved regularly 7.4 Availability of computers with internet access 7.5 Availability of graded readers on shelves after being returned 33 - (71.7%) 11 - (23.9%) 1 - (2%) 24 - (52.1%) 14 - (30.4%) 7 - (15.2%) 8 - (17.4%) 15 - (32.6%) 22 - (47.8%)

21 USER SUGGESTION These two quotes neatly summarise the implications of the preliminary findings Get new copies and fix old books, more copies of specific titles, indicate levels more clearly, buy more ebooks. Staff is friendly, book return on the shelves very poor, shelf more regularly

22 PRELIMINARY CONCLUSIONS Generally, satisfaction with adequacy of graded readers and related services Matters of concern : Graded reader books in total not enough Also per title Levels not clearly indicated Condition of books Short lending period Return-to-shelf frequency Relevant library services in general Average not good enough Other matters Levels of books to be indicated in catalogue Possibility of graded e-readers

23 WAY FORWARD Awaiting further questionnaire responses confirmation of findings needed Further investigation into shortcoming identified also in focus groups Finally: Drawing up of action plan for improvement orward+images&oq=way+forward&gs

24 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Improvement in library services related to the graded readers Sharing off new knowledge with LIS colleagues Also at conferences, in publications Personal professional development. s=q:significance+of+the+study,g_3:research&sa=x&ved=0ahukewjd9ix2mchwahued8 AKHYJjCFUQ4lYIKygB&biw=1252&bih=604&dpr=1.09#imgrc=Pmmg77Jy9-zaGM

25 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT University of the Free State University of the Free State Library Services Professor Annette Wilkinson Participants Marike Potgieter (CTL) sch&sa=1&q=thank+you&oq=thank+you&gs_l=psy- ab.3..0i67k1l2j0l j1j1j1j psyab zlh_vm7ws3u#imgrc=fnbgzlxbgc2ehm:

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