Student Library Use Feedback (Year 8)

We would really like your feedback on your use of the senior library. There are 14 questions, and it should take you less than 5 minutes to complete.

We value your input.

The survey is confidential.

If you want to ask any questions about it, email or ask Dr Boydell.


  1. When I work in the library, there are normally plenty of places for me to do my work.
     
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    strongly disagree  strongly agree


  1. When I want to use a computer in the library, I have no trouble finding one to work on.
     
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    strongly disagree  strongly agree


  1. The level of noise in the library is sometimes too high to allow me to get on with my work.
     
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    strongly disagree  strongly agree


  1. When I need help from the librarians I find they can help me with my questions.
     
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    strongly disagree  strongly agree


  1. (This question is for students who have used the library catalogue to find a book or other resource.)

    I find the library catalogue easy to use.


     
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    strongly disagree  strongly agree


  1. When I go to the library to find a book I am confident I will be able to locate it easily.
     
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    strongly disagree  strongly agree


  1. I find the photocopying and printing services in the library reliable and easy to use.
     
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    strongly disagree  strongly agree


  1. When you are trying to find online information, which of the following best describes you? (One or more answers.)
    I use Google nearly all the time.
    I use a range of search engines, depending on the task.
    I use the library home page.
    I mostly use recommended sites (from teachers or friends).


  1. When you are using the internet for research, which of the following describes your use of these sites best?
    I check the reliability of the information.
    I trust the reliability of the site without checking.
    I do not know how to check the reliability of a site.
    We have been taught how to check the reliability, but I have forgotten.


  1. This question is about the library home page. Select one or more response from the list below.
    I have used many of the resources on the home page.
    I do not think that the library home page offers many resources.
    I would prefer to go straight to Google or another web site.


  1. When you have a research task to do in the library, which of the following best describes you?
    I go straight to the internet, and hardly ever use books.
    I try and find a relevant book or magazine first.
    I decide whether to use books or the internet, depending on the task.


  1. How does the speed of the internet at school compare with the speed of the internet at home?
     
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    much slower  much faster


  1. We are really interested in your ideas for the future of the library. List some services you would like to see in the library to assist you with your work.


  1. Add any comments that you would like to make about library services in the Senior School.





Syd
University Lecturer in Physics and Science Education
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria