Survey of Family History Researchers
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1. Survey of Family History Researchers
Please take a moment to complete this anonymous questionnaire that will assist the Department of History, Arts and Libraries to improve and strengthen our family history programs.
1
. How often do you travel to do family history research?
How often do you travel to do family history research?
Weekly
More than once a month
Monthly
Two or three times a year
2
. How often do you use the Michigan Library and Historical Center?
How often do you use the Michigan Library and Historical Center?
Weekly
More than once a month
Monthly
Once a year
Two or three times a year
This is my first visit
3
. About how many hours a week do you spend on genealogy and related activities?
About how many hours a week do you spend on genealogy and related activities?
Less than 5 hours
5 to 10
10 to 20
More than 20 hours a week
4
. Please rank in order from 1 to 4 (with 1 being the season you are most likely and 4 being the season you are least likely to travel to work on your family history).
Please rank in order from 1 to 4 (with 1 being the season you are most likely and 4 being the season you are least likely to travel to work on your family history).
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
5
. About how much did you spend during your entire research trip when visiting the Michigan Library and Historical Center?
About how much did you spend during your entire research trip when visiting the Michigan Library and Historical Center?
$0 to $50
$51 to $100
$101 to $499
Over $500
6
. When conducting research at the Library of Michigan or State Archives, have you (check all that apply):
When conducting research at the Library of Michigan or State Archives, have you (check all that apply):
Stayed overnight at a hotel
Purchased meals/snacks from Richard’s Snack Shop
Purchased meals/snacks elsewhere
Made a purchase from the Museum Gift Store
7
. Are there other activities you and your family participated in while visiting Lansing?
Are there other activities you and your family participated in while visiting Lansing?
Shopping
Golf
Local museums
MSU
Sporting events
Restaurants
Visiting family
Other (please specify)
8
. How did you hear about the Michigan Library and Historical Center?
How did you hear about the Michigan Library and Historical Center?
Direct mail piece
Flyer
Friend
Newspaper
Brochure
Family member
Attended a presentation by a staff member
Web page
Genealogical or historical society
Other (please specify)
9
. To help us understand where our researchers are from, please provide your zip code:
To help us understand where our researchers are from, please provide your zip code:
10
. Age:
Age:
0 to 17
18 to 34
35 to 54
55 and over
11
. Gender
Gender
Male
Female
12
. Please select your current household income:
Please select your current household income:
Up to $25,000
$25,00 to $50,000
$50,000 to $100,000
Over $100,000
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