Thanks to everyone for their interest and replies to this topic. This sounds like
something that many have thought about doing. Unfortunately the only concrete
recommendations I received were the ones below. I was able to piece together a
survey from several others. I just tried to decide what questions I wanted
answered; what I felt was most important. My teachers who have mostly seniors are
going to distribute them for me. If anyone would like to see the finished product
just let me know and I'll send you a copy. Thanks so much for your help!!
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We used to send a survey home in their invitation to come to the library for the
"Senior Tea." This event is sponsored by the Guidance Dept to get the graduated
seniors back in school around Christmas time when they would be home for break.
Current seniors are invited to attend, mingle and learn about college life, (or
work, or military).
It has been a big hit and most everyone comes to see each other and make plans.
Unfortunately, they rarely remember to bring the survey!
It's a lost cause to ask them to fill it out during the Tea. So, our new idea is to
ask students to sign in at the tea and give their e-mail address. I think it will
be more efficient.
Vicki Reutter, LMS
Cazenovia (NY) High School
vreutt@aol.com
vreutter@caz.cnyric.org
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This one is based on one from Joyce Valenza's Power Tools (1st ed.) and is
designed for use directly after a project, but perhaps it will be helpful.
Maureen S. Irwin, Library Director
Rye Country Day School
Rye, New York 10580
msirwin@optonline.net
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We do this in the form of offering a few $100 scholarships funded with fine money.
We get great responses which we use in brochures and orientations. The form
includes:
NC LIBRARY
GRADUATING SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Seniors: We have thoroughly enjoyed working with you during your high school
years. We hope to recognize one of our own library users. Based upon your
responses to the items below, a maximum of three students will be selected by a
scholarship selection committee. Please submit your responses in an envelope that
also indicates your name, address and phone number to the NCHS Library by May 11th.
1. Provide a brief statement of how the NCHS Library and its staff have helped
you in your career as a student here at NCHS.
2. What, about the NCHS library, is most memorable for you?
3. Provide suggestions about how the NCHS Library can improve its services for
the students.
4. List titles of books you recommend for the students following in your
footsteps.
If you permit us to use your name and cite your responses in our future brochures,
publications, and presentations, please sign and date this form. Thanks and good
luck.
Name ___________________________________________Date________________
Our cover letter and sign says:
Graduating?
Are you one of the library's best users?
Are you attending college or advanced training?
Can you use financial assistance?
Will you help your library?
Inquire at your NCHS Library about the
NCHS Library Scholarship!!!!!!
Sharyle Good, Library Media Specialist
Natrona County High School
930 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 233-1524
Fax: (307) 233-1523
Lori L. Fultz
Sidney City Schools
Library Coordinator
SHS Library Media Specialist
1215 Campbell Rd.
Sidney, OH 45365
937-497-2238
fultzl@sidney.k12.oh.us
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