Library Survey – Elementary Teachers
1.
Indicate the subject area you teach (Select as many as apply)
Reading
Social Studies
Math
Science
Special Ed/Resource
Art
PE
Music
Other, Please Specify:
2.
Indicate the grade level you teach (Select as many as apply)
PK
KG
1
2
3
4
5
Special Education
Other, Please Specify:
3.
Which of the following kinds of assignments requiring the use of the library do you give? (Select as many as apply)
Oral reports
Artwork
Posters
Research projects
Written reports
Reading fictio
Reading biographies
Reading Newpapers, magazines
Reading Nonfiction
Computer (AR, PowerPoint, Technowledge)
Other, Please Specify:
4.
How often do you use the library resources for your own professional needs or teaching activities?
Daily
Twice a week
Once a Month
Twice a Month
Once a semester
Never
5.
Are you normally able to find material that you and your students need in the library media center?
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Never
6.
Do you plan your lessons to include research in the library media center?
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Never
7.
How do you check to see if the library media center has what you need before making an assignment?
Email the librarian for assistance
Self-check the computer/online catalog
Send a student to check
Do not check at all
8.
Do you send students to the library media center for independent study and research?
Daily
Twice a week
Once a month
Twice a Month
Once a semester
Never
9.
Library media services could be improved by (Select as many as apply)
Easier scheduling of the library media center
More relevant books
More electronic reference materials
More audio/visual titles
More staff
Simplifying check-out procedures
More print reference materials
More study space
Better material arrangement
Longer library hours
Better signage
More resources on webpage
Other, Please Specify:
10.
Which library services would be helpful in planning your teaching activities? (Select as many as apply)
Book talks
In-service on reference materials
In-service on using the library
In-service on research skills
In-service on using databases and electronic resources
Library orientation for students
Other, Please Specify:
11.
The library services that are offered that I find useful and helpful are: (Select as many as apply)
Scheduling classes for library time
Scheduling of audio/visual materials
Library staff assisting students
Troubleshooting technology/equipment problems
The opportunity for teacher input in the selection of new resources
Library staff assistance in locating resources from off-campus libraries
Help with the selection of instructional materials for student assignments and teacher presentations
Library newsletter
Library webpage
12.
Audio-visual equipment has been available when I needed it.
Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Never
13.
In planning for additional equipment purchases, which types of equipment do you need that has not been available to check out? (Select as many as apply)
Digital camera
Scanner
Laptop computer
Digital projector
Overhead projector
Data projector (DLP)
Projector screen
DVD player
CD player
VCR
Tape recorders
Head phones
Video camera
3-D projector
Smart board
Jump drive
Other, Please Specify:
14.
List the areas of technology that need to be added to the library. (Select as many as apply)
Wireless network
Laptop cart
Video production equipment and software
Digital graphics software
On-line catalog access at home
e-books
Additional computers
On-line databases
Other, Please Specify:
15.
Which of the current electronic resources provided by your library do you use? (Select as many as apply)
Grolier
Nettrekker
Facts on File
Maps 101
United Streaming
16.
Would you be willing to attend an information session early in the school year to learn about the library resources available to you and your students?
Yes
No
17.
If answer to #16 is Yes, when would be your preference? (Select one)
During planning period
Before school
After school
Campus in-service day
Other, Please Specify:
Not Applicable
18.
I encourage my students to participate in the following reading incentive programs:
Book it!
Six Flags 600 minute reading club
Accelerated Reader
Bluebonnet Reading Club
Reading Logs
Other, Please Specify:
19.
Do you feel that the reading incentive programs sponsored by the library contribute to student success?
Yes
No
20.
I know how to access the library webpage and use the links on it.
Yes
No
21.
The library webpage meets the needs of my students.
Yes
No
22.
The library is a place that is conducive to learning/studying for groups of all sizes.
Yes
No
23.
The library offers me access to a variety of non-print materials (videos, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, electronic media) which adequately support and enrich my classroom activities.
Yes
No
24.
The library offers enough up-to-date materials to support my classroom curriculum.
Yes
No
25.
Would you be willing to collaborate with the librarian once a week during your team/grade level planning time or conference period?
Yes
No
26.
What changes do you feel need to be made in the library to meet the future academic and technological needs of faculty and students?
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