Collecting Evidence and Planning Your Library Year

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Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a way to improve learning outcomes?

Holding an author visit

Shadowing a book award

Running fake news and other information skills lessons

Developing suitable curriculum resources (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an impact evaluation measurement for improving student book choices?

Tracking selected students' book choices over several terms

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Questionnaire

Reading attitude s (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of suitable resources for improving student book choices?

Current

Appropriate to age and ability

Relevant to curriculum and interests (correct)

Inclusive and diverse

Which of the following is NOT a recommended promotional tool for school librarians?

Writing copy for local newspapers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using focus groups in a school library setting?

To gather subjective data from individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of creating a library brand and identity?

It helps build goodwill and familiarity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should school librarians consider when conducting written surveys?

Complying with GDPR rules (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of strong school libraries on student success?

Strong school libraries are linked to higher graduation rates and academic standards mastery. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the paradox presented by the visibility of librarians in society?

The value and recognition of librarians in the world is slowly dissipating. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to demonstrate and communicate the impact of school librarians' work?

Conduct UK evidence-based research about the impact of school librarians. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the marketing cycle?

Identify appropriate products & services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis in relation to library marketing?

To identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the library (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of segmentation in library marketing?

To target specific user groups with tailored services (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of conducting surveys and focus groups in library marketing?

To gather quantitative and qualitative data about library users (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of having a well-funded and staffed school library?

Decreased participation in enrichment activities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a challenge faced by the two school librarians in their early days?

Lack of prior experience and training (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one piece of advice given by a school librarian on the importance of communication with staff?

Share your achievements and initiatives with the Senior Leadership Team (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of advocacy mentioned in the text?

Using research quotations in reports to justify objectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a difference between self-evaluation and impact evaluation?

The objectives that are considered (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to using terminology and techniques effectively in the planning process?

Using the same parameters for data analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of data can be collected from a Library Management System (LMS)?

Student data from the school administration system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a valuable source of questions for planning activities linked to objectives?

The Reading Outcomes Framework Toolkit (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of a marketing strategy for promoting reading in a library?

Conducting a competition for students to design a logo (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of self-evaluation in a school library?

To demonstrate the success of various criteria such as space and teaching (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between impact evaluation and evaluation of day-to-day processes in a library?

Impact evaluation measures the difference made to library users, while evaluation of day-to-day processes focuses on benchmarking (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to evaluation in a library, according to the NHS Toolkit?

An outcomes-based approach (D) Signup and view all the answers