Mitchell Public Library Community Survey

Section 1: Survey

Instructions: Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey from Mitchell Public Library. Your responses will help in planning the future of the library. The survey time is approximately 5 to 10 minutes. At the end of this form, you’ll find an optional sign-up sheet to be entered in a drawing to win one of four gift cards ranging from $25 to $100!

This survey was developed by the Mitchell Public Library and the South Dakota State Library.

Puedes completar la encuesta en español aquí.

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* 1. If you do not use Mitchell Public Library regularly, why not? (please skip this question if you do use the library) (please mark all that apply)

I don’t need to use it

I find what I need online

Library hours are not convenient

I use another library

I prefer to buy my own books/magazines

The library doesn’t have the materials I need

Library staff are not helpful

I am physically unable

I don’t have a library card

Other (please specify)

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* 2. When you visit the library do you regularly…? (please mark all that apply)

Check out books

Check out movies

Read magazines or newspapers

Use library computers

Access the library Wi-Fi

Use printer/copier

Download books

Read or study

Come for a meeting

Come to browse

Get help answering a question

Use business or employment materials

Attend children’s programs or events

Attend teen programs or events

Attend adult programs or events

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please indicate how satisfied you are with the following library services.

	Very Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Somewhat Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	Don't Know / Don't Use
Book Collection	Book Collection Very Satisfied	Book Collection Somewhat Satisfied	Book Collection Somewhat Dissatisfied	Book Collection Very Dissatisfied	Book Collection Don't Know / Don't Use
Movies	Movies Very Satisfied	Movies Somewhat Satisfied	Movies Somewhat Dissatisfied	Movies Very Dissatisfied	Movies Don't Know / Don't Use
Magazines and Newspapers	Magazines and Newspapers Very Satisfied	Magazines and Newspapers Somewhat Satisfied	Magazines and Newspapers Somewhat Dissatisfied	Magazines and Newspapers Very Dissatisfied	Magazines and Newspapers Don't Know / Don't Use
Libby eBooks and eAudiobooks	Libby eBooks and eAudiobooks Very Satisfied	Libby eBooks and eAudiobooks Somewhat Satisfied	Libby eBooks and eAudiobooks Somewhat Dissatisfied	Libby eBooks and eAudiobooks Very Dissatisfied	Libby eBooks and eAudiobooks Don't Know / Don't Use
Board Games	Board Games Very Satisfied	Board Games Somewhat Satisfied	Board Games Somewhat Dissatisfied	Board Games Very Dissatisfied	Board Games Don't Know / Don't Use
Video Games	Video Games Very Satisfied	Video Games Somewhat Satisfied	Video Games Somewhat Dissatisfied	Video Games Very Dissatisfied	Video Games Don't Know / Don't Use
Large Print Materials	Large Print Materials Very Satisfied	Large Print Materials Somewhat Satisfied	Large Print Materials Somewhat Dissatisfied	Large Print Materials Very Dissatisfied	Large Print Materials Don't Know / Don't Use
Databases	Databases Very Satisfied	Databases Somewhat Satisfied	Databases Somewhat Dissatisfied	Databases Very Dissatisfied	Databases Don't Know / Don't Use
Children's Programs	Children's Programs Very Satisfied	Children's Programs Somewhat Satisfied	Children's Programs Somewhat Dissatisfied	Children's Programs Very Dissatisfied	Children's Programs Don't Know / Don't Use
Teen Programs	Teen Programs Very Satisfied	Teen Programs Somewhat Satisfied	Teen Programs Somewhat Dissatisfied	Teen Programs Very Dissatisfied	Teen Programs Don't Know / Don't Use
Adult Programs	Adult Programs Very Satisfied	Adult Programs Somewhat Satisfied	Adult Programs Somewhat Dissatisfied	Adult Programs Very Dissatisfied	Adult Programs Don't Know / Don't Use
Summer Reading Programs	Summer Reading Programs Very Satisfied	Summer Reading Programs Somewhat Satisfied	Summer Reading Programs Somewhat Dissatisfied	Summer Reading Programs Very Dissatisfied	Summer Reading Programs Don't Know / Don't Use
Meeting Rooms	Meeting Rooms Very Satisfied	Meeting Rooms Somewhat Satisfied	Meeting Rooms Somewhat Dissatisfied	Meeting Rooms Very Dissatisfied	Meeting Rooms Don't Know / Don't Use
Reading Areas	Reading Areas Very Satisfied	Reading Areas Somewhat Satisfied	Reading Areas Somewhat Dissatisfied	Reading Areas Very Dissatisfied	Reading Areas Don't Know / Don't Use
Computer Access	Computer Access Very Satisfied	Computer Access Somewhat Satisfied	Computer Access Somewhat Dissatisfied	Computer Access Very Dissatisfied	Computer Access Don't Know / Don't Use
Printer Access	Printer Access Very Satisfied	Printer Access Somewhat Satisfied	Printer Access Somewhat Dissatisfied	Printer Access Very Dissatisfied	Printer Access Don't Know / Don't Use
Internet Access	Internet Access Very Satisfied	Internet Access Somewhat Satisfied	Internet Access Somewhat Dissatisfied	Internet Access Very Dissatisfied	Internet Access Don't Know / Don't Use
Staff Assistance	Staff Assistance Very Satisfied	Staff Assistance Somewhat Satisfied	Staff Assistance Somewhat Dissatisfied	Staff Assistance Very Dissatisfied	Staff Assistance Don't Know / Don't Use
Archives Services	Archives Services Very Satisfied	Archives Services Somewhat Satisfied	Archives Services Somewhat Dissatisfied	Archives Services Very Dissatisfied	Archives Services Don't Know / Don't Use
Library Website	Library Website Very Satisfied	Library Website Somewhat Satisfied	Library Website Somewhat Dissatisfied	Library Website Very Dissatisfied	Library Website Don't Know / Don't Use
Library Facebook Page	Library Facebook Page Very Satisfied	Library Facebook Page Somewhat Satisfied	Library Facebook Page Somewhat Dissatisfied	Library Facebook Page Very Dissatisfied	Library Facebook Page Don't Know / Don't Use
Librista App	Librista App Very Satisfied	Librista App Somewhat Satisfied	Librista App Somewhat Dissatisfied	Librista App Very Dissatisfied	Librista App Don't Know / Don't Use
Hours of Operation	Hours of Operation Very Satisfied	Hours of Operation Somewhat Satisfied	Hours of Operation Somewhat Dissatisfied	Hours of Operation Very Dissatisfied	Hours of Operation Don't Know / Don't Use

Please share any additional comments on your satisfaction with the above resources/services or other aspects of the library:

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* 4. Please indicate which of the following library services are important to you or your family now. (check all that are important to you now)

Book Collections

Magazines and Newspapers

Movies (DVDs/Blu-Rays)

Audiobooks

Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks (i.e., Libby)

Video Games

Large Print Materials

Databases

Children's Programs

Teen Programs

Adult Programs

Summer Reading Programs

Homework Help

Meeting Rooms

Reading Areas

Computers and Related Technology

Please share any additional comments on the importance of the above services, or other aspects of the library, for you or your family.

Mitchell Public Library Community Survey

Section 1: Survey

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* 1. If you do not use Mitchell Public Library regularly, why not? (please skip this question if you do use the library) (please mark all that apply)

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* 2. When you visit the library do you regularly…? (please mark all that apply)

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* 3. Please indicate how satisfied you are with the following library services.

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* 4. Please indicate which of the following library services are important to you or your family now. (check all that are important to you now)

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* 5. How could your satisfaction with library services be increased?

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* 6. What technologies would you like to see offered or more available at the library?

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* 7. What entertainment, educational, or social activities would you like the library to offer?

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* 8. Please add any additional comments that you feel would help us plan for the future of the library: