First Impressions Survey Results 2015

Many thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out our quick survey regarding your first impressions of the LRCs.

Key points

86% of respondents rated the the LRC staff as Good

We were really happy to receive so many positive comments about how friendly and helpful the LRC staff have been.  We will continue to follow our aim of developing a helpful and supportive service for students.

64% of respondents rated the Computers as Good

We have shared your feedback with IT staff and we will continue to work with them to reduce and/or find solutions to the problems experienced.

65% of respondents rated the Books as Good

We will continue to liaise with curriculum staff to ensure key texts are available but we welcome your feedback too. So let us know if we have a gap - it might be that the librarian hasn't seen your reading list yet.

64% or respondents rated the Decor as Good

We will work with Facilities to ensure that we provide an environment that is comfortable and suitable for study and learning.


Look out for the posters in each LRC which address feedback specific to that site.

Top e-books in November

This month the top spots are once again taken by IT, Tourism and Business.
Beauty Therapy and Construction hold onto a spot and we have a new entry for Teaching.


Here's November's chart (by pages viewed):

2105   BTEC Level 3 National in IT
1607   BTEC Level 3 National Business Book 1
827     Travel & Tourism for BTEC Level 3 National Book 1 
761     Travel & Tourism for BTEC Level 3 National Book 2
760     BTEC Level 3 National Construction and the Built Environment
357     Exploring corporate strategy: text and cases
312     Construction science
262     Beauty Therapy. - 2nd ed.
262     Exploring strategy: text and cases 
149     Practical teaching

Top ebooks in October

This month the top spots are once again taken by IT, Tourism and Business.
Beauty Therapy hold onto a spot and we have several new entries for Construction and one for Counselling.


Here's October's chart (by pages viewed):

1939   BTEC Level 3 National in IT
1894   Travel & Tourism for BTEC Level 3 National Book 1 
1131   BTEC Level 3 National Business Book 1
956     BTEC Level 3 National Construction and the Built Environment
872     Travel & Tourism for BTEC Level 3 National Book 2
586     Qualitative research in counselling and psychotherapy
271     Beauty Therapy. - 2nd ed.
241     Construction science
223     BTEC National Travel and Tourism Book 2 
216     Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings

Half term opening hours

The LRCs will be open over half term at the times given below.

Guildford College

Monday - Friday                  9.30 - 4.30 (closed 12.30 - 1.30)

Merrist Wood and Farnham

Closed all week

Top ebooks in September

It's a new academic year and it's time to see who has taken the first top spot in our e-book chart

IT take the early top spot in this month's chart but we also have  entries for Beauty Therapy, Tourism and Business

Here's September's chart (by pages viewed):

1388   BTEC Level 3 National in IT
725     Travel & Tourism for BTEC Level 3 National Book 2 
273     BTEC Level 3 National Business Book 1
211     Travel & Tourism for BTEC Level 3 National Book 1
123     Beauty Therapy. - 2nd ed.
91       ProActive Food and Drink Service Level 2
90       International Business
83       Sports training principles
83       Applied principles of horticultural sciences 
74       BTEC National Beauty Therapy Sciences

Summer opening hours - 2015

Opening times may be subject to change at short notice so please check with the relevant LRC before travelling.

Guildford College

Monday 6 - Tuesday 7 July                       CLOSED
Wednesday 8 - Thursday 9 July                9.00 - 5.00
Friday 10 July                                            9.00- 4.30

Monday 13 - Tuesday14 July                    CLOSED
Wednesday 15 - Wednesday 19 August   9.30 - 4.30 (closed 12.30 - 1.30)

Monday 24  - Friday 4 September            9.30 - 4.30 (closed 12.30 - 1.30)

Merrist Wood

Monday 7 - Tuesday 8 July              9.00 - 1.00
Tuesday 14 July                               9.00 - 1.00

15 July - 21 August                          CLOSED

24 August - 4 September                 8.30 - 5.00

The LRCs will be closed on the bank holiday, Monday 31 August.

Half term opening hours

All three LRCs will be CLOSED for the bank holiday on Monday 25 May

Guildford College

Tuesday*- Friday         9.30 - 4.30

Closed for lunch 12.30 - 1.30 everyday

* Please be aware the National Rail Strike may affect opening on Tuesday 26 May.

Farnham College

Wednesday - Thursday      9.00 - 5.00