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Thanks to everyone who responded. I got more requests for a hit than I did surveys. If you want to check out the survey that I wrote please go to this URL: http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB226B44NEUD8. Please e-mail me at the address below if you find any glaring mistakes. I am giving the survey to my teachers next week after they are finished their report cards! Thanks again Faculty Survey 2005 One of the key objectives of the Media Center is to serve as a major support element for the teaching and learning process in our school. In order to better serve the needs of all teachers and students, we need your input. Please give us your opinion of how we have accomplished the tasks in the following areas by answering these questions. If your answer is "no," please tell us how we can improve in that area. 1. The print materials in the Media Center sufficiently support your subject area. 2. _______Yes _______ No (If no, why not?) ___________________________________ 3. The non-print materials (videos, etc.) in the Media Center sufficiently support your subject area. 4. _______Yes _______ No (If no, why not?) ___________________________________ 5. The selection of magazines and newspapers meet my needs as a teacher. 6. _______Yes _______ No (If no, why not?) ___________________________________ 7. Media staff routinely solicits input from me regarding new materials for the Media Center. 8. _______Yes _______ No (If no, please comment.) ______________________________ 9. Media staff routinely informs me of new additions to the collection. 10. _______Yes _______ No (If no, please comment.) ______________________________ 11. Adequate audio-visual equipment is available to meet my instructional needs. 12. _______Yes _______ No 13. Technology sources in the Media Center (computers, software, online subscriptions) are sufficient to meet my needs. 14. _______Yes _______ No 15. What audio-visual/technological equipment or print materials would you like to see added to our Media Center? 16. The procedure for scheduling classes into the Media Center is convenient for me. 17. _______Yes _______ No (If no, why not?) ________________________________ 18. Media staff provides effective instruction in the use of the Media Center to students. 19. _______Yes _______ No (If no, why not?) ________________________________ 20. The atmosphere of the Media Center is conducive to learning. 21. _______Yes _______ No (If no, why not?) ________________________________ 22. The Media Center effectively supports the total school program. _______Yes _______ No (If no, why not?) _______________________________ Additional Comments Hope this gives you some ideas. Joanne Seale, LMS Space Coast Jr/Sr HS-Cocoa, FL books4me@earthlink.net Joyce Valenza has surveys in her Power Tools Recharged book published by ALA. She may have something like it on her website <http://mciu.k12.pa.us/~spjvweb/>. There's a lot of great stuff there! Tom Kaun Library Media Teacher Bessie Chin Library @ Redwood High School 395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA 94939 tomkaun@gmail.com | http://rhslibrary.org Here is the one I designed. I don't think we can do attachments so I am copying & pasting it. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and place it in the media center mailbox by the end of the week. Thank-you for your time. 1. Please rate any of the following media center services that you used this year. (1-not satisfied, 2-needs improvement, 3-okay, 4-great/no improvement needed). Space is provided if you want to include an explanation or suggestion. Library computer lab 1 2 3 4 Help with technology 1 2 3 4 Questions answered 1 2 3 4 Materials gathered by library staff 1 2 3 Books/magazines for personal use 1 2 3 4 New ideas and/or websites 1 2 3 4 Librarian assistance for students 1 2 3 4 Videos 1 2 3 4 Equipment 1 2 3 4 Mini-lesson taught by librarian 1 2 3 4 Use of media center as meeting place 1 2 3 4 Collaboration on lessons 1 2 3 Other (please explain) : 1 2 3 4 Other (please explain): 1 2 3 4 2. On a scale of 1 to 4 with 4 being very satisfied and 1 being not satisfied at all, how do you feel about this year's media center services? 1 2 3 4 3. How many times did you use the media center this year? 0-1 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 10 or more 4. In your opinion how important to your students' education is_____'s High School's Library Media Center? 5. What are some improvements that you could suggest for the media center that would help it to be more beneficial to students and to you? 6. What are some services not provided this year that you would like to see included next year? 7. What are some technology areas that you would like to receive further training in? 8. Any other concerns or comments: Brenda Suttor Media Specialist Muskegon High School Muskegon, Michigan bsuttor@mpsk12.net Please evaluate your school teacher-librarian (media specialist) in the following areas by circling the number or item that best conveys your opinion. Specific feedback is requested at the bottom of the page. General 1. The media specialist (MS) is welcoming and helpful. Often Sometimes Never N/A 2. The MS is open to suggestions for improving the media Often Sometimes Never N/A center program. 3. The MS welcomes student inquiries and services students Often Sometimes Never N/A promptly and courteously. 4. The MS provides consistent media center hours. Often Sometimes Never N/A 5. The MS is willing to provide opportunities to learn how to use Often Sometimes Never N/A library resources and/or equipment. Information 1. The MS strives to meet my information needs. Often Sometimes Never N/A 2. The MS is willing to plan collaboratively with me. Often Sometimes Never N/A 3. The MS promptly meets my requests for materials. Often Sometimes Never N/A 4. The MS asks for resource recommendations from teachers. Often Sometimes Never N/A 5. The MS offers adequate information skills instruction and Often Sometimes Never N/A direction. Equipment 1. The MS strives to meet my equipment needs. Often Sometimes Never N/A 2. When made aware, the MS has provided help with computer Often Sometimes Never N/A and other technology issues. Please respond to the following questions. 1. Check the following box if you are interested in planning a cooperative lesson with the MS. 2. What services has the MS provided that you have found helpful? 3. What requests have you made that the MS has not met? 4. What recommendations do you have for changes which would benefit you and your students? *5. Please include any additional comments here. AND Please evaluate your school library media program in the following areas by circling the number or item that best conveys your opinion. Additional questions and space for comments are on the back. 1=Excellent 2=Good 3=Fair NA=Not Applicable Collection 1. The media center collection is adequate for my grade 1 2 3 NA level/subject. 2. The media center program promotes literacy and reading 1 2 3 NA among students. 3. As a classroom teacher, I take advantage of the opportunity to Often Sometimes suggest materials to be purchased that enhance my curriculum. As needed Never 4. The media specialist assembles relevant materials for classroom 1 2 3 NA use at my request. Collaboration 1. I schedule time to collaboratively plan with the library media Often Sometimes specialist. As needed Never 2. I partner with the media specialist to incorporate information Often Sometimes literacy/research skills into my curriculum. As needed Never 3. I provide the media specialist with my long range plans for Yes No the school year and keep the media specialist updated about Not Applicable changes in the plan. Facility 1. The atmosphere in the media center is warm and inviting. 1 2 3 NA 2. Flexibility of the media center schedule provides the opportunity 1 2 3 NA to meet my instructional needs. 3. The library media collection is well organized and has adequate 1 2 3 NA signage. 4. There is adequate space in the media center for a variety of 1 2 3 NA tasks/groups. Staff Development 1. The media specialist keeps me informed of the latest material, 1 2 3 NA services and programs available from the media center through handouts and e-mails. 2. I feel comfortable balancing curriculum content standards with 1 2 3 NA information literacy goals (research) and appropriate technology. Equipment 1. I utilize the technology available from the media center in my Often Sometimes classroom instruction. As Needed Never 2. The media center provides the AV equipment (not computers) 1 2 3 NA I need to successfully connect technology to the curriculum. 3. As a classroom teacher, I take advantage of the opportunity to Often Sometimes discuss my equipment needs with the media specialist if I have As Needed Never questions regarding availability or any other concerns. Mindy Miller Teacher-Librarian GMS Middle School Goshen, IN 46526 msmiller@goshenschools.org Thanks Again! I can't wait to launch my new survey to my entire school! Janice Conger Arrowhead Elementary Library Collegeville, PA Congerjan@gmail.com -- Janice Conger Librarian Arrowhead Elementary congerjan@gmail.com :-) "Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation. 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