Program Evaluation

Input used to evaluate and make decisions for the media center collection and operations is collected in a variety of ways from all stakeholders: students, teachers, administration, community members, and parents. This input helps drive decisions on book purchases, services, programs, etc.

Title statistics

Based on student requests and circulation data, I decided to separate and feature our Manga section. Over the past 5 years, 27 out of 50 top titles are in the Manga/741.5 genre. If they read it, I want to buy it.

Student requests

Students frequently leave paper notes with book/series requests.

Sign in responses

All students must sign in when visiting the media center using their school email, list their name, and reason for visiting. Computer issues represent easily a third or more of the reasons. Below is an example of "other" responses. I enjoy their honesty (bored, meeting the Navy Recruiter, chill, etc.) This reinforces that we are a welcoming place to be for all students.