Fremont Area District Library Survey

In an effort to better serve our customers, the Fremont Area District Library would like to learn something about you, your Library needs, and your perceptions of the Library. Providing the information below is completely voluntary. All information will be kept confidential. Your responses to these questions will help the Fremont Area District Library to continually improve its services.

1. On average, how often do you visit the Fremont Area District Library System? Please mark one box.

On average, how often do you visit the Fremont Area District Library System? Please mark one box. Once a week or more Once a month	Twice a month Once every 3 months	Once in the past 12 months Do not use the library
Comments

2. Why do you usually visit the Library? Please check all that apply.

Why do you usually visit the Library? Please check all that apply. Check-out Books

Check-out DVDs or Music

Use the Computers

Attend an Adult Program

Attend a Children's Program

Enjoy a Quiet Space

Meet Friends

Children's Area

Use the Library's Wireless

Study or Do Homework

Get Help from Library Staff

Shop at the Friends Bookstore

Use Local History / Genealogy Materials

Pick-up Materials on Hold

Use Restrooms

3. Please rank the top five (5) services that bring you to the Library.

	Top Reason	Second Reason	Third Reason	Fourth Reason	Fifth Reason
Seeking Support for My Business or Non-profit Support	Please rank the top five (5) services that bring you to the Library. Seeking Support for My Business or Non-profit Support Top Reason	Seeking Support for My Business or Non-profit Support Second Reason	Seeking Support for My Business or Non-profit Support Third Reason	Seeking Support for My Business or Non-profit Support Fourth Reason	Seeking Support for My Business or Non-profit Support Fifth Reason
Use Library Computer / Internet Access	Use Library Computer / Internet Access Top Reason	Use Library Computer / Internet Access Second Reason	Use Library Computer / Internet Access Third Reason	Use Library Computer / Internet Access Fourth Reason	Use Library Computer / Internet Access Fifth Reason
Use Materials and Attend Programs for Children up to age 5	Use Materials and Attend Programs for Children up to age 5 Top Reason	Use Materials and Attend Programs for Children up to age 5 Second Reason	Use Materials and Attend Programs for Children up to age 5 Third Reason	Use Materials and Attend Programs for Children up to age 5 Fourth Reason	Use Materials and Attend Programs for Children up to age 5 Fifth Reason
Genealogy and / or Local History Research	Genealogy and / or Local History Research Top Reason	Genealogy and / or Local History Research Second Reason	Genealogy and / or Local History Research Third Reason	Genealogy and / or Local History Research Fourth Reason	Genealogy and / or Local History Research Fifth Reason
Assistance with Career Choices and / or Job and Career Development	Assistance with Career Choices and / or Job and Career Development Top Reason	Assistance with Career Choices and / or Job and Career Development Second Reason	Assistance with Career Choices and / or Job and Career Development Third Reason	Assistance with Career Choices and / or Job and Career Development Fourth Reason	Assistance with Career Choices and / or Job and Career Development Fifth Reason
Reading, Viewing, and Listening for Pleasure	Reading, Viewing, and Listening for Pleasure Top Reason	Reading, Viewing, and Listening for Pleasure Second Reason	Reading, Viewing, and Listening for Pleasure Third Reason	Reading, Viewing, and Listening for Pleasure Fourth Reason	Reading, Viewing, and Listening for Pleasure Fifth Reason
Lifelong Learning: Books and Classes to Explore Various Topics	Lifelong Learning: Books and Classes to Explore Various Topics Top Reason	Lifelong Learning: Books and Classes to Explore Various Topics Second Reason	Lifelong Learning: Books and Classes to Explore Various Topics Third Reason	Lifelong Learning: Books and Classes to Explore Various Topics Fourth Reason	Lifelong Learning: Books and Classes to Explore Various Topics Fifth Reason
Support for Student Assignments and Research: K-12	Support for Student Assignments and Research: K-12 Top Reason	Support for Student Assignments and Research: K-12 Second Reason	Support for Student Assignments and Research: K-12 Third Reason	Support for Student Assignments and Research: K-12 Fourth Reason	Support for Student Assignments and Research: K-12 Fifth Reason
Meeting Space for Groups and Individuals	Meeting Space for Groups and Individuals Top Reason	Meeting Space for Groups and Individuals Second Reason	Meeting Space for Groups and Individuals Third Reason	Meeting Space for Groups and Individuals Fourth Reason	Meeting Space for Groups and Individuals Fifth Reason
Get Facts Fast: Human Help / Resources to Find the Right Information	Get Facts Fast: Human Help / Resources to Find the Right Information Top Reason	Get Facts Fast: Human Help / Resources to Find the Right Information Second Reason	Get Facts Fast: Human Help / Resources to Find the Right Information Third Reason	Get Facts Fast: Human Help / Resources to Find the Right Information Fourth Reason	Get Facts Fast: Human Help / Resources to Find the Right Information Fifth Reason

Other (please specify)

4. Which days and When do you usually visit the Library? Please check all that apply.

Which days and When do you usually visit the Library? Please check all that apply. Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

Morning

Midday

Afternoon

Evening

5. Do you use the Library's Website?

Do you use the Library's Website? Yes

6. If your answer is no to question 5, why don't you use the website? Please mark all that apply.

If your answer is no to question 5, why don't you use the website? Please mark all that apply. Not aware of the website Do not have access to a computer	Do not have access to the Internet Find it difficult to use
Other (please specify)

7. Are you aware the Library offers e-books and downloadable audiobooks?

Are you aware the Library offers e-books and downloadable audiobooks? Yes

8. Why do you think other people do not use the Library? Please check all that apply.

Why do you think other people do not use the Library? Please check all that apply. They don't know what the Library offers Inconvenient hours Staff is not friendly	They use other resources Location is not convenient Lack of transportation
Other (please specify)

9. How do you learn about programs and services at the Fremont Area District Library? Please mark all that apply.

How do you learn about programs and services at the Fremont Area District Library? Please mark all that apply. Newspaper ads or articles Posters, bookmarks, or pamphlets in the library Library newsletter	Library website Posters around town Word of mouth
Other (please specify)

10. How would you rate the Fremont Area District Library overall in terms of its responsiveness to the needs of the community for library services?

How would you rate the Fremont Area District Library overall in terms of its responsiveness to the needs of the community for library services? Very Responsive

Responsive

Not Responsive

11. If you were to place a dollar value on the resources, programs, and services your and your immediate family receive from the Library, how much would you estimate that to be?

If you were to place a dollar value on the resources, programs, and services your and your immediate family receive from the Library, how much would you estimate that to be? $2.50 a month $5.00 a month $10.00 a month	$12.00 a month $15.00 a month $20.00 a month	$25.00 a month $35.00 a month $50.00 a month
Other (please specify an amount per month)

12. What ONE THING could the Fremont Area District Library do to become more useful to you?

What ONE THING could the Fremont Area District Library do to become more useful to you?

13. Please feel free to provide any additional comments that you feel will help us in planning for the future of the Fremont Area District Library.

Please feel free to provide any additional comments that you feel will help us in planning for the future of the Fremont Area District Library.

14. How many children age 17 or younger live in your household?

How many children age 17 or younger live in your household?

15. How many people in total live in your household?

How many people in total live in your household?

16. Please indicate your gender.

Please indicate your gender. Male

Female

17. Which category below includes your age?

Which category below includes your age? 17 or younger

18-20

21-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Thank you for completing this survey and for your help in planning the future of your Fremont Area District Library.

Fremont Area District Library

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