The following data was pulled from the UCUES 2007 study, which was administered to the population of all 23,278 UC Berkeley undergraduate students enrolled in spring semester 2007, of which 11,957 (51.4%) responded.  See: http://ucues.berkeley.edu/2007/ for all the results.

This data demonstrates that our undergrads realize the importance of the library’s role in the academic process.  It also suggests that a good number need some help focusing on their academics. Post comments here if you find other interesting information in the study.   ... Milt & Bernie

How important to you are <snip>:
Learning research methods:   69.1%  important, very important
                                                  or essential
Pursuing own research:         58.5%  important or above
Having a world-class library:   77.9% important or above
Preparation of honors thesis:  25.7%  important or above

I don't know how to begin a large project or complex assignment: 12.1%

Library research skills:
        - when starting at CAL, good and above:  38.6%
        - current skills, good and above:  75%

Use of campus libraries for research: 
  (9.0%)    More than once a week
 (11.0%)   Weekly
 (16.2%)   2 to 3 times a month
 (13.0%)   Monthly
 (25.6%)   Less than once a month but more than once a term
 (25.1%)   Once a term or less
      
Use of campus libraries for other purposes:
 (24.1%)   More than once a week
 (17.4%)   Weekly
 (13.2%)   2 to 3 times a month
 (10.8%)   Monthly
 (15.4%)   Less than once a month but more than once a term
 (19.1%)   Once a term or less

Which of the following are obstacles to your academic success? Check all that apply.
Top 5 answers are:
(37.9%)  I am easily distracted and can't concentrate on my work
(32.9%)  I am reluctant to ask for help when I need it
(28.2%)  I often do not start an assignment until the day before it is due
(23.8%)  I don't know how to organize my time to work on more than one project or assignment
(22.4%)  My social life interferes with or distracts me from my coursework