Instruction Beyond the Classroom: Building Lessons and Connections in a Digital Environment: Faculty/Student Feedback

At the end of spring semester I send out an annual survey to the faculty that I have either taught classes for in person or any instructors that teach classes that utilize any of my online learning objects.  The survey is only 8-10 questions and I create it using Survey Monkey.  The response rate has varied.  I have done this survey three years and it's ranged from 39 responses the first year to 24 the second and 16 the third.  I do have some repetition of questions year to year so I think some faculty choose to skip it.  

The faculty have the ability to comment on all of the questions and I average 3 comments per question.  Most of the changes I make to my online tools come from this survey.  At the start of every year when the library communicates with faculty I make sure to address their feedback and let them know if I was able to take their suggestions.  

Below are a few sample questions and the responses.

With a small library staff we are focusing more on using our online tools such as Text a Librarian and Chat.  We have also shifted to an appointment model rather than walk in for research consultations.  We feel this makes us available to a large percentage of our students and allows for more in depth consultations. 

What were your students reactions/opinions to the updated Digital Library’s Research Basics Lessons or the online lessons for the Student Success Seminar?

• Answered: 16 
• Skipped: 0

Librarian and faculty collaboration on courses and/or assignments adds value. Examples of value might include critical thinking, information literacy and/or overall student success.

• Answered: 24 
• Skipped: 0