2013 LIBRARY REVIEW (LIBRARY 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.
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  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 current Library has a strong impact on the learning of boys.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6     Not sure
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree  


  1. The current Library collection meets the School's curriculum needs.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6     Not sure
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree  


  1. The Library website is useful to teachers.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6     Not sure
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree  


  1. The Library website is useful to boys.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6     Not sure
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree  


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


  1. Working with teachers improves the quality of learning outcomes for boys.
     
      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 across the curriculum?
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6     Not sure
    Not important  Very important  


  1. Which of the following are the most important services provided to teachers? (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 teachers in the classroom
    Advice on plagiarism
    "Just in time" support
    Support with wide reading programs
    Working with teachers to develop programs
    Planning research-based tasks
    Advice on citation, referencing and/or bibliographies
    Recording of television programs
    Assistance with multi-media resources (e.g. ClickView)


  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       Not sure
      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 are important resources for 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
    Not sure


  1. List any other Library resources that you believe are important in supporting the learning of boys.


  1. The work environment in the Library is positive and supportive.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree


  1. My professional learning needs are well catered for.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree


  1. My skills and experience are used to good effect in Library operations.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree


  1. My work in the Library is challenging and stimulating.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Strongly disagree  Strongly agree


  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.


  1. What are the three biggest challenges facing the Library in the next three years?





Dr Coutis
Scotch College
VIC, Victoria