2023-24 South Carolina School Librarian Survey

2023-24 South Carolina School Librarian Survey
The South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL), in partnership with the State Department of Education's Office of Educator Effectiveness and Leadership Development, requests your participation in this survey.

You may find it easier to complete this survey worksheet in advance - it will make completing this survey online faster & easier! Please make sure to enter your email and your supervisor/library lead's email address correctly - your survey with be sent to you both upon completion.

Thank you sincerely for taking the time to share your 2023-2024 school year data with us! Please complete by September 20, 2024.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*
example@example.com -- A COPY OF YOUR SUBMITTED REPORT WILL BE EMAILED TO THIS ADDRESS.
School District*
Your District-Level Library Leader/Contact Name*
This may be a district-level administrator who oversees school libraries or a lead school librarian.
Your District-Level Library Leader/Contact Email Address*
example@example.com -- A COPY OF YOUR SUBMITTED REPORT WILL BE EMAILED TO THIS ADDRESS.
School Name*
School Levels (Check all box that best describes the grade levels at your school:)

Elementary (preK-5)Elementary/Middle (preK-8)Middle (6-8)Middle/High (6-12)High (9-12)All (preK-12)
School Levels (Check all box that best describes the grade levels at your school:)

Elementary (preK-5)Elementary/Middle (preK-8)Middle (6-8)Middle/High (6-12)High (9-12)All (preK-12)
Which best describes the type of school?

PublicPrivateIndependentCharter
Number of Students*
Use 135th day enrollment figure.
Number of PRINT books in your collection.*
Do not include classroom sets. No limit on number of copies. Type in a whole number.
What is the average age of the PRINT collection?*
Please use a year.
What was your average circulation per pupil?*
Take your total number of circulations (print and digital) and divide by the number of students enrolled on 135th day.
Check all resources your students have access to through funding by your school or the district?*

eBooksAudiobooksDigital MagazinesResearch Databases (other than Discus)Student Devices (Chromebooks, iPads, etc.)
What was your total budget supplied by the school or district?*
This refers to recurring or annual funds. Round to the nearest dollar.
What additional budget did you receive or generate from grants, Title 1, PTO, ESSR, or money made from book fairs, etc.*
Round to the nearest dollar.
What dollar amount did you spend on books (in all formats)?*
Round to the nearest dollar.
What is your schedule?*

Fully Fixed (all day schedule set by others)Flexible (may have fixed times but you set them)Partially Fixed (part of the day is a fixed schedule set by others)
Which professional conferences or workshops did the librarian(s) in your school attend this school year?*

AASL ConferenceALA ConferenceEdTech ConferenceSCASL ConferenceSCDOE Regional WorkshopSCIRA/PSLA ConferenceOther Professional ConferencesWebinars or Online Training Specific to LibrariesNone attended this year
If none selected, what was the factor?
Number of full-time librarians at your school*
Number of half-time librarians at your school*
Number of full-time library assistants at your school*
Number of half-time library assistants at your school*
Percentage of time your assistant(s) performs library duties. Select the closest amount.*

I do not have an assistant.100%75%50%25% or less
How often do the librarians in your district meet (in-person or virtually) during the school year?*

Once2 to 3 times a yearMonthlyQuarterlyNever
How familiar are you with the new 2024 SC Distinguished Standards for School Library Programs and Collections?

Yes, I’ve had the opportunity to review themYes, I’m aware of them, but I haven’t had a chance to reviewNo, this is new information to me
Are you interested in serving on a task force to develop additional supports for librarians and school administrators using the School Library ADEPT process?

YesNo
What do you see as the biggest concern facing librarians in South Carolina?
What has been the highlight of your year in your school library?
Our libraries are more than just data! Briefly, what has brought you the most joy this year as a school librarian? It can be a single incident or event, or a sustained effort that has impacted you personally and/or professionally?
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