2021 School Librarians in Nebraska Survey from NSLA Question Title * 1. I am a(n)... (select what best describes your current situation) school librarian classroom teacher school librarian & other position (combined) administrator student retired Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 2. I currently work with the following grade levels (check all that apply) Pre-K Elementary Middle School High School Post-Secondary OK Question Title * 3. What is the student population for your school? 249 or less 250-499 500-749 750-1999 2000 or more OK Question Title * 4. My school/district is considered public private Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. Skip questions 5-9 if you are not a current school librarian. Are you the only school librarian in your district? YES NO OK Question Title * 6. Are you the only school librarian that serves your grade levels in your district? YES NO OK Question Title * 7. If you are a school librarian for part of the day (i.e. you teach other non-library classes as part of your contact), what percent of the day do you teach in the school library? AND, what is the other non-library component? OK Question Title * 8. If you are a school librarian, do you have support in the school library (para or volunteer--in non COVID times) YES NO If yes, how many hours per week? OK Question Title * 9. How long have you been a school librarian (in years)? 0-2 3-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+ OK Question Title * 10. School library endorsement level: Fully endorsed (completed program & are certified) Provisionally endorsed (12 credit hours completed & added to certificate) Working toward endorsement (less than 12 credit hours) Not endorsed N/A OK Question Title * 11. Are you a member of any of the following organizations (check all that apply)? NSLA (Nebraska School Librarians Association) NLA (Nebraska Library Association SCYP (School, Children's and Young People's Section) NETA (Nebraska Educational Technology Association) ALA (American Library Association) AASL (American Association of School Librarians) ISTE (International Society of Technology in Education) NSLA (Nebraska State Literacy Association) Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 12. What organizations have you been a member of in the past but are not a member of now? NSLA (library) NLA SCYP NETA ALA AASL ISTE NSLA (literacy) Please share why you are no longer a member. OK Question Title * 13. What do you think is a fair price for membership in NSLA per year (for an individual/institutional member. Current rate is $30 per year.)? $15 $20 $25 $30 $35 Comments OK Question Title * 14. If you are not currently a member of NSLA, please help us to understand why you are not so we can better serve school librarians in Nebraska. It's too expensive. I cannot afford it right now. I'm not sure what benefits I get as a member. I can't attend the conferences/professional development opportunities. I didn't know this organization existed. I don't have time to be involved. I forget to renew. Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 15. I am aware of the following benefits for NSLA members NSLA Website Resources Monthly Blog from NSLA board members Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook posts NSLA Facebook Community (closed group) School library/librarian advocacy at state level NDE Liaison regarding Rule 10 Nebraska School Librarians Day Free webinars on YouTube channel Professional Development Calendar of free webinars on NSLA website Scholarships (continuing education, Praxis, conference attendance) Awards (distinguished administrator, distinguished service, meritorious service, sound off for school libraries) Partnership with NETA conference Partnership with Future Ready Conference Partnership with School Librarians in the Digital Age (library systems) Any other benefits not listed (please specify) OK Question Title * 16. What benefits do you think NSLA members should receive but are not currently? OK Question Title * 17. Do you think a mentoring network for school librarians would be of benefit in Nebraska? YES NO If yes, and you are willing to serve as a mentor to a new librarian, please email contactnsla@gmail.com OK Question Title * 18. Have you ever attended one of these conferences? (check all that apply) Nebraska School Librarians Day NETA (spring conference) Future Ready Conference (summer) School Librarians in the Digital Age (summer) Go Libraries! (ESU 3) ESU Conference with library focus Library System conference with school library focus Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 19. If you have not attended one of these conferences (or have not recently), please give a brief explanation as to why. OK Question Title * 20. Where would you be willing to travel to for in person professional development (in non pandemic times)? (check all that apply) Scottsbluff North Platte Kearney Grand Island Norfolk Lincoln Omaha Other city/town or # of miles you are willing to travel (please specify) OK Question Title * 21. What types of professional development interest you? (check all that apply) in person webinar (presentation with follow-up question time--archived for later viewing) virtual meeting (interactive participation) Twitter chat edCamp Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 22. What is the best time of year to attend professional development (check all that apply? Fall Winter Spring Summer August September October November December January February March April May June July OK Question Title * 23. What days of the week work best to attend VIRTUAL professional development (check all that apply)? Weekdays Weekday Evenings Saturday Mornings Saturday Afternoons Sunday Mornings Sunday Afternoons On Demand (watch when you have time) Comments OK Question Title * 24. What days of the week work best to attend IN PERSON professional development? (check all that apply) Weekdays Weekday Evenings Saturday Mornings Saturday Afternoons Sunday Mornings Sunday Afternoons Comments OK Question Title * 25. What types of professional development opportunities, topics, or speakers would you like to see offered in the future? OK Question Title * 26. In what ways would you like to receive information from NSLA? (check all that apply) Email to NSLA ListServ (I am a member of the listserv or I will join for free!) Facebook (I follow or will follow @nslaorg) NSLA Community (closed group on Facebook) Twitter (I follow or will follow @nslaorg) Instagram (I follow or will follow @nslaorg) Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 27. What kind of information would you like to receive from NSLA through these communication channels? OK Question Title * 28. If you would be interested in joining NSLA as a new member a returning member a Membership committee member (meet virtually a few times a year) a Scholarships & Awards committee member (meet virtually a few times a year) a Publications committee member (meet virtually a few times a year) a Professional Development committee member (meet virtually a throughout the year) a board member (board member at large, secretary, treasurer, etc. More info on website) If interested, add your email here or email contactnsla@gmail.com OK Question Title * 29. I would be willing to participate in an advocacy campaign by Being featured in the Library Spotlight section of the website (one per month) Sharing a quote from a teacher/student/or administrator about why they LOVE their school library Sharing a photo of a display, activity, or event you are proud of Being featured during School Library Month Other ideas (send in email or we will reach out) If interested, add your email here or email contactnsla@gmail.com OK Question Title * 30. I would like added to the NSLA listserv (add your email below or email contactnsla@gmail.com) OK Question Title * 31. If you would like to be entered for a free year of membership to NSLA, a Nebraska Needs Librarians t-shirt, or a $25 Amazon gift card, include your email address below. OK DONE