Observational Study Checklist
Date _______________________ Day ________
Time ________________________
__Number of people working or sitting alone
__Number of people in small groups (2-3)
__Number of people in large groups (4+)
__Number using a desktop library computer
__Number using a library laptop
__Number using a personal laptop
__Number using a personal mobile/tablet device
__Number using their own resources
__Number using library materials*
__Number using library and own materials
__Number at tables
__Number at carrels
__Number in comfortable chairs
Additional Observations:
Definitions:
Counting groups: 3 groups of 2 = 6 people
Using Library materials: a judgment call. Look for books with call numbers/reserve stickers/stamps on the spine or magazines and newspapers.
