CAJohnson School Library Media Center Student Survey

Thank you for completing this survey to help us identify ways of making the school library more helpful to you at school and at home. Your answers will help us provide a better school library media center for you to use.

When you answer these questions, think of all the times you have used the school library and all the classes that you have had in the school library that helped you learn how to find and use the information there.


  1. I have learned the different steps in finding and using information because of the lessons in the library media center.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I can work out the questions for my topics because of the lessons in the library media center.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I can think of appropriate keyword terms for my search.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I can find different sources of information (e.g., books, magazines, CDs, websites, videos) for my topics in the library media center.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I know when I find good information because of lessons in the library media center.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I know how to use different kinds of information sources (e.g., books, magazines, CDs, websites, videos) because of lessons in the library media center.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am better at taking notes because of lessons in the library media center.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am better at putting my ideas together for my research projects because of lessons in the library media center.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am better at putting ideas in my own words because of lessons in the library media center.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I understand that plagiarism is wrong and that I should credit the sources where I find my information
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am more interested in my topics because I understand how to find information in the library media center.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I do better schoolwork because lessons in the library media center have helped me to be better organized and think about my work.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I can connect different ideas I already have with information I find because lessons in the library media center have helped me learn how to think about my topics.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I participate more in class discussions because lessons in the library media center help me feel more confident about my learning, my knowledge, and using the information I find.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Lessons in the library media center help me search the Internet better.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am more careful about information I find on the Internet.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I read more because of the library media center’s and school’s reading program.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I can locate books on the shelf using the Dewey decimal call number
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I can find many recreational reading books in the library media center that appeal to me.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The things I’ve learned in the library media center help me study at home.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am more confident about doing my schoolwork because I feel confident in finding and using the information and materials in the library media center.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I would like for our library media center to be open at least one evening a week.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel comfortable asking for assistance in the library media center
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel confident in using the online resources available in the library media center:
    - OPAC (online card catalog)

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel confident in using the online resources available in the library media center:
    - DISCUS
    -
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel confident in using the online resources available in the library media center:
    - Other subscriptions (e.g., Culturgrams, ProQuest, World Book Online)


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel confident in using the online resources available in the library media center:

    - Library media center’s web page

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel confident in using the online resources available in the library media center:

    - School’s web page

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel confident in using the online resources available in the library media center:

    - District web page


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel confident in using the online resources available in the library media center:

    - Internet

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I can suggest materials to be purchased for the library media center collection.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The library media center has enough space for individuals, small groups, and whole classes to use the library at the same time.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The library media center schedule allows students to use the library whenever they have time during the day.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The media center has enough computers for students and teachers to use for research.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My teachers incorporate the library media center into their lessons.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have enough time to use the library media center
    Before school

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have enough time to use the library media center
    During the school day


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have enough time to use the library media center

    At lunch


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have enough time to use the library media center

    After school


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have enough time to use the library media center

    During study hall


      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have to use the public library to find resources to help me with my schoolwork.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am in the _______________grade.