BCTLA Working and Learning Conditions Survey 2022

Working and Learning Conditions Survey 2022 - 2023
Thank you for helping with the BCTLA’s 43rd annual survey on working and learning conditions in public school libraries in British Columbia.

Your answers are very important for providing current information about the experience of teacher-librarians. Please only submit one form per school. If you work in more than one school, please submit a separate entry for each school. The deadline for completing the survey is Friday, February 17, 2023.

The information you provide in the survey (except for open comments and educational background) may be shared with the BCTLA Executive and the BCTLA Chapter Councillors so they can verify the data for each district before it is analyzed and help support individual district concerns and strengths. Your e-mail contact information (optional) will be used to follow up on queries about missing or incomplete data. Five $25 Kidsbooks gift cards, one BCTLA membership, and a hotel stay the night before the 2023 BCTLA Conference will be given at random to seven survey participants.
District*
Name (Individual filling out this form)*

First Name Last Name
School Name*
School Type*
What is your position?*

Teacher-LibrarianSchool Union RepresentativeVice PrincipalOther
Does this school have an operational library?*

YesNo
Has the school population changed from last year?*

No changeFewer studentsMore students
What is the school enrolment? (best estimate)*
Staffing
Is there a teacher-librarian assigned to the library at this school?*

YesNo
If No, who is in charge of the library at this school?
Does the person in charge of the school library have teacher-librarian training?*

YesNo
Please indicate the highest level of training attained by the person in charge of the library at this school:*

Some courses in Teacher-Librarianship (with no certificate);Certificate in Teacher-Librarianship (usually about 15 credits);Diploma in Teacher-Librarianship (usually about 30 credits);Master of Education (Teacher-Librarianship);Master of Education, Arts, etc. (related field);Master of Library and Information Studies;No TrainingOther
Has the Teacher-Librarian position in this school changed in regards to employed hours, compared to the 2021-22 school year? (e.g., hours of employment have been added to the position; hours of employment have decreased for this position)*

YesNoDon't know
If yes, how has it changed?

IncreasedDecreased
We realize that districts use different percentages and language to describe Full Time Employment (FTE). For this survey, a Full Time Employment position is equal to 35 hours/week. Please provide your best estimates in the next few questions:
In a 35 hour work week, how many hours do you spend working in the role of a Teacher-Librarian? (e.g., circulation, library prep coverage, library administration duties, collaboration, etc.)*
In a 35 hour work week, how many hours do you spend providing prep coverage/relief that relates to library studies? (e.g., circulation, book talks, research support, Makerspace/ADST lessons, technology activities, literacy activities, read alouds, etc.) *
Are there designated blocks of time built into the Teacher-Librarian's schedule for collaboration at this school? (e.g., team teaching with staff; working with community organizations; working with district teachers and other teacher-librarians; creating resources, units, and activities with staff, etc.)*

YesNoDon't Know
If Yes, how many hours in a 35 hour work week are scheduled for collaboration?
Is there a Library Technician (2 year certificate) assigned to the school library?*

YesNoDon't know
If Yes, have the hours of employment for the Library Technician changed, compared to the 2021-22 school year?

YesNoDon't know
If Yes, how has it changed?

IncreasedDecreased
Is there a Clerical Assistant (no certificate) assigned to the school library?*

YesNoDon't Know
If Yes, have the hours of employment for the Clerical Assistant changed, compared to the 2021-22 school year?

YesNoDon't know
If Yes, how has it changed?

IncreasedDecreased
Budget
What is this school's library budget ($) for library materials for the 2022-23 school year provided by either the district or the administration? (Do not include donations, fundraising, or items like textbooks which are learning resources.)*
Which of the following are covered by this school's library budget? (select all that apply)*

Print Resources;Electronic Resources;Furniture;Equipment;Supplies;Other
What approximate percentage of this school's library budget will be used for print resources in 2022-2023?*
Which of the following additional monetary sources supplement this library's budget for the 2022-23 school year? (select all that apply)*

PAC donationsGrantsAdditional District BudgetBook Fair IncomeLibrary Fundraisers (e.g., read-a-thons, used book sales)OtherNo additional funds supplement this library's budget
Technology
Which of the following technology resources are used in and lent out from this library? (select all that apply)*

Electronic library security system;Library information on school website;Library information on social media (e.g., Twitter, TikTok, Instagram)Computerized reading program(s) (e.g., Accelerated reading);Access to online databases;Mobile devices (e.g., e-book readers, tablets, etc.) available for student use;Document camera(s);Projectors;Other
Professional Development
Are there opportunities available for Teacher-Librarian professional development through your district, local teacher-librarian association, or within your community during the 2022-23 school year?*

YesNoDon't know
Which of the following professional development topics interest to you? (select all that apply)*

Diversity and Inclusion in the Library;Indigenous Resources;Collaboration;New Teacher-Librarian Information;Censorship and Freedom to Read;Digital Citizenship and Leadership;New Technology and Apps;ADST/Makerspace Ideas;Other;
Other professional development areas of interest (not mentioned above)
Book Challenges
Does your district have a formal policy for dealing with book challenges?

YesNoDon't knowOther
Have you encountered any requests for reconsideration of library materials over the past year?

YesNo
If yes, please let us know the title/s that was/were challenged, the reasons given, and the result.
Additional Comments
Please use this space for comments about library staffing, budget, additional funding, or other resources at this school, or any other comments about library services.
Personal email address (optional). 5 x $25 Kidsbooks gift cards, one BCTLA membership, and a hotel stay the night before the 2023 BCTLA Conference will be randomly given to seven survey participants who share their emails
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Thank you for assisting the BCTLA with your survey submission!
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Working and Learning Conditions Survey 2022 - 2023

Staffing

Budget

Technology

Professional Development

Book Challenges

Additional Comments