2013 LIBRARY REVIEW (TEACHING STAFF)

The School is undertaking a review of our Library this year. Your input via the following survey will be valuable in determining how our Library can best support the learning needs of boys and staff in coming years.
Name (optional): 


  1. My main teaching area is best described as:
    Christian Education
    Commerce
    Design Technology/Art/IT
    Drama/Music
    English
    Geography
    History/Politics
    Languages
    Mathematics
    Physical Education
    Science
    Education Support


  1. We need a school Library in its current form in a 21st century school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree


  1. Our Library has a strong impact on the learning of boys.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6     Not sure
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree  


  1. The Library collection meets my curriculum needs.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6     Not sure
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree  


  1. The Library website is useful to me as a teacher.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6     Not sure
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree  


  1. Working with Library staff on the development of research-based tasks is an important part of my work.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree


  1. Working with Teacher Librarians improves the quality of learning outcomes for my classes.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6     N/A
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree  


  1. Having Library Liaison teachers in academic Departments is contributing to improved learning outcomes for boys.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6     Not sure
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree  


  1. How important are information and research skills to effective learning in your curriculum area?
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not important  Very important


  1. Rate each of the following teaching and learning spaces in our Library according to their effectiveness in furthering boys' learning.

            1 2 3 4 5 6      
      Spaces for quiet study Not effective Very effective  
      Classroom spaces with computer access Not effective Very effective  
      Flexible, open spaces Not effective Very effective  
      Spaces for group work Not effective Very effective  


  1. Which of the following best applies to your use of the Library with your classes?
    Seldom or never
    Occasionally
    About once a fortnight on average
    About once a week on average
    More than once a week


  1. What support do you need from the Library in developing your teaching and learning practices, and curriculum? (It is possible to select none, one, or more than one item.)
    Curriculum-based research
    Information literacy advice
    Advice on books/journals to support teaching
    Borrowing privileges (including inter-library loans)
    Working with teacher librarians in the classroom
    Advice on plagiarism
    "Just in time" support
    Support with wide reading programs
    Working with teacher librarians to develop programs
    Planning a research-based task
    Advice on referencing, citation and/or bibliographies
    Recording of television programs
    Assistance with multi-media resources (e.g. ClickView)


  1. Which of the following are important resources for your classes when they are working in the Library? (It is possible to select none, one, or more than one item.)
    Print versions of non-fiction and reference books
    Fiction books
    Magazines and newspapers
    Electronic resources
    Audio-visual resources (e.g. ClickView)
    Access to Library staff advice
    e-Books


  1. Which of the following are important resources when you are using the Library for yourself? (It is possible to select none, one, or more than one item.)
    Print versions of non-fiction and reference books
    Fiction books
    Magazines and newspapers
    Electronic resources
    Audio-visual resources (e.g. ClickView)
    Access to Library staff advice
    e-Books
    Other (see next question)


  1. List any other Library resources that are important to you.


  1. Please rate the overall quality of the Library collection.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Very low  Very high


  1. Please rate the overall quality of Library services.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Very low  Very high


  1. Please rate the overall quality of Library learning spaces.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Very low  Very high


  1. What are the most important things the Library does to support the learning of boys.


  1. What should you see and hear when you walk into an "ideal" school library?


  1. What changes would you make (if any) to ensure that the Library continues to meet the needs of boys and staff into the future.





Dr Coutis
Scotch College
VIC, Victoria