An analysis of the library resources sector of the Fall 2002 MSVCC Stu- dent Survey indicated that Mississippi public community and junior colleges’
Learning Resources Centers were doing a good job of serving the virtual community college students in providing access to library materials. The
‘‘averaged ratings’’ showed that the high majority of MSVCC students (87%) using the library resources and instruction rated the services as adequate.
The study provided administrators and library staff members with the data necessary to determine if they are meeting the needs of the distance learner. The results enable administrators to make meaningful changes and/
or additions to the support services offered to the student.
As was evident with any survey data, there existed room for improvement and advancement in MSVCC endeavors. However, colleges, faculty, ad- ministration, and staff associated with MSVCC should be encouraged by the current data. Future revisions of survey methods are planned in order to better assess all areas of service (Appendices C and D).
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