Survey Results

Page: Survey Questions (page 2 of 4)

1. This was my first time attending YALSA events and activities at the ALA Annual Conference.
	answered question		118
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		27.1%	32
No		70.3%	83
Not sure		2.5%	3

2. Please indicate your overall impression of YALSA events and activities at the ALA Annual Conference.
	answered question		118
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
very satisfied		61.9%	73
somewhat satisfied		32.2%	38
somewhat dissatisfied		5.9%	7
very dissatisfied		0.0%	0

3. How helpful were the materials distributed before the conference?
	answered question						118
	skipped question						2
	very helpful	helpful	unhelpful	very unhelpful	was not aware of	Rating Average	Response Count
AASL/ALSC/YALSA conference mailing flyer	25.4% (30)	50.8% (60)	5.1% (6)	0.0% (0)	18.6% (22)	2.36	118
postings on YALSA discussion lists	33.9% (40)	46.6% (55)	2.5% (3)	0.0% (0)	16.9% (20)	2.19	118
information on YALSA's web site	29.7% (35)	56.8% (67)	5.1% (6)	0.0% (0)	8.5% (10)	2.01	118
information on YALSA's wiki	33.9% (40)	38.1% (45)	3.4% (4)	1.7% (2)	22.9% (27)	2.42	118
email to membership	35.6% (42)	50.0% (59)	3.4% (4)	0.0% (0)	11.0% (13)	2.01	118
postings on YALSA's blog	17.8% (21)	48.3% (57)	5.9% (7)	1.7% (2)	26.3% (31)	2.70	118

4. I found new contacts and opportunities for future collaboration at YALSA's programs and events.
	answered question		118
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		26.3%	31
agree		58.5%	69
disagree		14.4%	17
strongly disagree		0.8%	1

5. At YALSA events and programs I learned material that will be helpful to me in better performing my job responsibilities and/or advancing my career.
	answered question		118
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		37.3%	44
agree		55.1%	65
disagree		6.8%	8
strongly disagree		0.8%	1

6. The program topics were important and timely issues for YA librarianship.
	answered question		118
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		42.4%	50
agree		53.4%	63
disagree		3.4%	4
strongly disagree		0.8%	1

7. What YALSA-sponsored activity(s) was/were most beneficial to you? Why?
	answered question	118
	skipped question	2
		Response Count
		118

8. What YALSA-sponsored activity(s) was/were the least beneficial to you? Why?
	answered question	118
	skipped question	2
		Response Count
		118

9. How would you rate the Printz Award Program and Reception?
	answered question		118
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
excellent		21.2%	25
very good		12.7%	15
fair		6.8%	8
poor		1.7%	2
did not attend		57.6%	68

10. How would you rate the Edwards Award Luncheon?
	answered question		118
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
excellent		24.6%	29
very good		5.9%	7
fair		1.7%	2
poor		0.0%	0
did not attend		67.8%	80

11. How would you rate the YA Author Coffee Klatch?
	answered question		118
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
excellent		19.5%	23
very good		11.9%	14
fair		5.1%	6
poor		0.0%	0
did not attend		63.6%	75

12. Did you visit the YALSA member booth and participate in any activities there such as the Teen Read Week Passport or YALSA Author Meet & Greet?
	answered question		118
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
yes		37.3%	44
no		62.7%	74

13. If you did participate in any of the activities at the Member Booth, what recommendations do you have about enhancing them for next year?
	answered question	21
	skipped question	99
		Response Count
		21

14. What follow-up resources or activities would you recommend to take place after future conferences? Please check all that apply
	answered question		106
	skipped question		14
		Response Percent	Response Count
podcasts of speeches and presentations		64.2%	68
handouts from programs posted online		90.6%	96
online chats or discussion boards with speakers		32.1%	34
speaker materials and speeches printed in YALS		55.7%	59
Other (please specify)		8.5%	9

Page: Additional Feedback -- optional (page 3 of 4)

15. If you have any comments or suggestions specifically regarding the Edwards Luncheon, Printz Reception or Coffee Klatch, please include them here:
	answered question	43
	skipped question	77
		Response Count
		43

16. What should YALSA do differently at the next ALA Annual Conference?
	answered question	33
	skipped question	87
		Response Count
		33

17. What should YALSA not change for the next ALA Annual Conference?
	answered question	29
	skipped question	91
		Response Count
		29

18. If you have any suggestions for programs or activities you would like to have at future conferences, please list them here.
	answered question	23
	skipped question	97
		Response Count
		23

19. If you have any suggestions for speakers or presenters for future conferences, please list them here.
	answered question	19
	skipped question	101
		Response Count
		19

20. If you have additional suggestions or thoughts about YALSA at this conference or future conferences, please share them here.
	answered question	10
	skipped question	110
		Response Count
		10