1. WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF AUDIO RESERVES IN LIBRARIES? Joe Clark Kent State University MLA Midwest Chapter Meeting October 16, 2015

2. Introduction From: http://lifehackery.com/2008/09/29/entertainment-2/, accessed 10/12/15.http://lifehackery.com/2008/09/29/entertainment-2/

4. From: https://downdetector.com/status/itunes/map/, accessed 10/12/15.https://downdetector.com/status/itunes/map/

6. Survey Administration IRB approved Given last week of classes during spring 2014 From: http://affluenceresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/luxury_survey.jpg, 10/13/15.http://affluenceresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/luxury_survey.jpg

7. Participating Classes Classes for non-music majors The Understanding of Music (MUS 22111: 3 sections, 2 instructors), 46 students Survey of Rock Music History (MUS 22131), 9 students Roots of Rock (MUS 42101), 9 students Music as a World Phenomenon (MUS 22111), 11 students Class with both music and non-music majors Jazz History (MUS 42161), 6 students Classes for music majors Music Theory 1750-1900 (MUS 21122), 17 students Music History 1750-1900 (MUS 32212), 19 students Symphonic Literature (MUS 42221/52221), 4 students Song Literature (MUS 42251/52251), 2 students

8. Reserve Awareness & Book CDs 65 of 83 respondents in classes with reserves knew about them (78%) Only 8 of the 34 (24%) who knew of an accompanying CD set purchased it

15. The Few, the Proud… Only 17% (20 of 119) indicated a preference for physical CDs for studying. Top reasons included: Prefer the sound quality of CDs to streaming: n=13 of 20, 65% Other: n=8 of 20, 40%. Listed reasons: “it came with text,” “the car can’t stream,” “CDs are more fun,” “easy to keep track of,” “listen in car and liner notes,” “online library,” and “to open in iTunes.”

16. “Do you prefer listening on a computer over a smartphone or tablet?” One third (n=40, 33%) signaled a preference for a smartphone or tablet. The remaining respondents (65%, n=78) indicated listening on a computer. Reasons listed for favoring a computer over a tablet or smartphone included:

17. Why Computer over Mobile Device? better sound, better sound and eq. computers are easier, convenience difficult on small device, easier to navigate easier to study multitask multitask with multiple tabs no CDs for tablet no data charges no free Spotify app no risk of losing physical item no smartphone/tablet only own computer

19. Considerations/Preferences

20. Conclusions & Initiatives Students appear more interested in access over ownership Differences between music and non-music majors Comfort and convenience were major factors in the choice of audio sources Reserves are happening without the library/librarian Librarians are more proactive, with appearances in classes that have audio requirements Exploring the standardization of listening assignments across all non-music major core classes based on library streaming database tracks

21. Publication of this Material Clark, Joe C. and Amanda L. Evans. “Are Audio Reserves Still Relevant in Libraries.” Forthcoming in the Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserve.

22. Thank you! Questions & Discussion? jclark88@kent.edu jclark88@kent.edu