Walla Walla County Rural Library District E-survey (largely Suburban)

The Walla Walla County Rural Library District Board and staff are planning for the future. We welcome your ideas about library services and we invite you to complete this survey. In each question, please choose an answer for every choice listed. You may also write in additional choices and suggestions under "Other" for most questions and at the end of the survey.

1. The following libraries make up the Walla Walla County Rural Library Disrict. Do you or members of your household use these libraries? Please answer for each library choice.

	1 = yes	2 = no
Burbank Library	*The following libraries make up the Walla Walla County Rural Library Disrict. Do you or members of your household use these libraries? Please answer for each library choice. Burbank Library 1 = yes	Burbank Library 2 = no
Plaza Branch Library	Plaza Branch Library 1 = yes	Plaza Branch Library 2 = no
Prescott Library	Prescott Library 1 = yes	Prescott Library 2 = no
Touchet Library	Touchet Library 1 = yes	Touchet Library 2 = no
Vista Hermosa Library	Vista Hermosa Library 1 = yes	Vista Hermosa Library 2 = no

2. How often do you or members of your household come to the library or use the library's webpage to "visit" the library?

	The library	The library's webpage
Several times a week	*How often do you or members of your household come to the library or use the library's webpage to "visit" the library? Several times a week The library	Several times a week The library's webpage
Once a week	Once a week The library	Once a week The library's webpage
Once a month	Once a month The library	Once a month The library's webpage
A few times a year	A few times a year The library	A few times a year The library's webpage
Never	Never The library	Never The library's webpage

3. If you or members of your household use any of these libraries, for what purposes do you use them? Please answer for each choice.

	1=yes	2=no	3=not sure	4=didn't know the library had this
No one in my household uses the library	*If you or members of your household use any of these libraries, for what purposes do you use them? Please answer for each choice. No one in my household uses the library 1=yes	No one in my household uses the library 2=no	No one in my household uses the library 3=not sure	No one in my household uses the library 4=didn't know the library had this
Browse or check out Videos or DVDs	Browse or check out Videos or DVDs 1=yes	Browse or check out Videos or DVDs 2=no	Browse or check out Videos or DVDs 3=not sure	Browse or check out Videos or DVDs 4=didn't know the library had this
Browse or check out Audio Books	Browse or check out Audio Books 1=yes	Browse or check out Audio Books 2=no	Browse or check out Audio Books 3=not sure	Browse or check out Audio Books 4=didn't know the library had this
Browse or check out books	Browse or check out books 1=yes	Browse or check out books 2=no	Browse or check out books 3=not sure	Browse or check out books 4=didn't know the library had this
Read magazines or newspapers	Read magazines or newspapers 1=yes	Read magazines or newspapers 2=no	Read magazines or newspapers 3=not sure	Read magazines or newspapers 4=didn't know the library had this
Use computers or computer printers	Use computers or computer printers 1=yes	Use computers or computer printers 2=no	Use computers or computer printers 3=not sure	Use computers or computer printers 4=didn't know the library had this
Use the copy machine	Use the copy machine 1=yes	Use the copy machine 2=no	Use the copy machine 3=not sure	Use the copy machine 4=didn't know the library had this
Go to the library's webpage on the Internet	Go to the library's webpage on the Internet 1=yes	Go to the library's webpage on the Internet 2=no	Go to the library's webpage on the Internet 3=not sure	Go to the library's webpage on the Internet 4=didn't know the library had this
Check the library catalog	Check the library catalog 1=yes	Check the library catalog 2=no	Check the library catalog 3=not sure	Check the library catalog 4=didn't know the library had this
Use the library's wireless hotspot	Use the library's wireless hotspot 1=yes	Use the library's wireless hotspot 2=no	Use the library's wireless hotspot 3=not sure	Use the library's wireless hotspot 4=didn't know the library had this

Other (please specify)

4. How do you or members of your household use the library's website?

	1=yes	2=no	3=didn't know the library had this
No one in my householdI uses the library's website	*How do you or members of your household use the library's website? No one in my householdI uses the library's website 1=yes	No one in my householdI uses the library's website 2=no	No one in my householdI uses the library's website 3=didn't know the library had this
Get help online from a librarian 24 hours a day, seven days a week?	Get help online from a librarian 24 hours a day, seven days a week? 1=yes	Get help online from a librarian 24 hours a day, seven days a week? 2=no	Get help online from a librarian 24 hours a day, seven days a week? 3=didn't know the library had this
Download free audio books and e-books?	Download free audio books and e-books? 1=yes	Download free audio books and e-books? 2=no	Download free audio books and e-books? 3=didn't know the library had this
See what the library has in its collection and reserve items?	See what the library has in its collection and reserve items? 1=yes	See what the library has in its collection and reserve items? 2=no	See what the library has in its collection and reserve items? 3=didn't know the library had this
Find information about library hours, programs, or policies?	Find information about library hours, programs, or policies? 1=yes	Find information about library hours, programs, or policies? 2=no	Find information about library hours, programs, or policies? 3=didn't know the library had this
Find out about library news and events?	Find out about library news and events? 1=yes	Find out about library news and events? 2=no	Find out about library news and events? 3=didn't know the library had this
Use the research databases any time of day or night?	Use the research databases any time of day or night? 1=yes	Use the research databases any time of day or night? 2=no	Use the research databases any time of day or night? 3=didn't know the library had this

Other (please specify)

5. Do the children in your household or extended family visit the library; if so, do they visit the library for the following reasons?

	1=yes	2=no	3=don't know
The children in my household or extended family use the library	*Do the children in your household or extended family visit the library; if so, do they visit the library for the following reasons? The children in my household or extended family use the library 1=yes	The children in my household or extended family use the library 2=no	The children in my household or extended family use the library 3=don't know
They use the library for story hours and toddler programs	They use the library for story hours and toddler programs 1=yes	They use the library for story hours and toddler programs 2=no	They use the library for story hours and toddler programs 3=don't know
They use the library to get acquainted with books	They use the library to get acquainted with books 1=yes	They use the library to get acquainted with books 2=no	They use the library to get acquainted with books 3=don't know
They use the library for pleasure reading	They use the library for pleasure reading 1=yes	They use the library for pleasure reading 2=no	They use the library for pleasure reading 3=don't know
They use the library for studying	They use the library for studying 1=yes	They use the library for studying 2=no	They use the library for studying 3=don't know
They use the library for homework help	They use the library for homework help 1=yes	They use the library for homework help 2=no	They use the library for homework help 3=don't know

Other (please specify)

6. Whether or not you use the library, how do you feel about the library in the community? Please answer for each choice below.

	1=agree	2=disagree	3=don't know
The library is an important place in our community	*Whether or not you use the library, how do you feel about the library in the community? Please answer for each choice below. The library is an important place in our community 1=agree	The library is an important place in our community 2=disagree	The library is an important place in our community 3=don't know
The library offers a pleasant place besides home and school for reading and learning	The library offers a pleasant place besides home and school for reading and learning 1=agree	The library offers a pleasant place besides home and school for reading and learning 2=disagree	The library offers a pleasant place besides home and school for reading and learning 3=don't know
The library reduces isolation especially for seniors and the elderly	The library reduces isolation especially for seniors and the elderly 1=agree	The library reduces isolation especially for seniors and the elderly 2=disagree	The library reduces isolation especially for seniors and the elderly 3=don't know
The library provides a positive place to go for people in our community, especially for youth	The library provides a positive place to go for people in our community, especially for youth 1=agree	The library provides a positive place to go for people in our community, especially for youth 2=disagree	The library provides a positive place to go for people in our community, especially for youth 3=don't know
The library makes the community more desirable for people and businesses looking to locate here	The library makes the community more desirable for people and businesses looking to locate here 1=agree	The library makes the community more desirable for people and businesses looking to locate here 2=disagree	The library makes the community more desirable for people and businesses looking to locate here 3=don't know

7. In the future, might you or members of your household use the library in the following ways? Please answer for each choice.

Other (please specify)

8. What kind of library events would you like to attend? Please answer for each choice.

	1=yes	2=no	3=not sure
Author visits	*What kind of library events would you like to attend? Please answer for each choice. Author visits 1=yes	Author visits 2=no	Author visits 3=not sure
Local history	Local history 1=yes	Local history 2=no	Local history 3=not sure
English as a second language tutoring	English as a second language tutoring 1=yes	English as a second language tutoring 2=no	English as a second language tutoring 3=not sure
Reading tutoring	Reading tutoring 1=yes	Reading tutoring 2=no	Reading tutoring 3=not sure
Book groups for teens or adults	Book groups for teens or adults 1=yes	Book groups for teens or adults 2=no	Book groups for teens or adults 3=not sure
Book groups for men or women	Book groups for men or women 1=yes	Book groups for men or women 2=no	Book groups for men or women 3=not sure
Movies	Movies 1=yes	Movies 2=no	Movies 3=not sure
Crafts	Crafts 1=yes	Crafts 2=no	Crafts 3=not sure
Video games	Video games 1=yes	Video games 2=no	Video games 3=not sure
Mobile phone and application instruction	Mobile phone and application instruction 1=yes	Mobile phone and application instruction 2=no	Mobile phone and application instruction 3=not sure

Other (please specify)

9. When would you and members of your household most likely visit the library? Please answer for each choice.

	1=yes	2=no	3=not sure
Monday-Friday mornings	*When would you and members of your household most likely visit the library? Please answer for each choice. Monday-Friday mornings 1=yes	Monday-Friday mornings 2=no	Monday-Friday mornings 3=not sure
Monday-Friday afternoons	Monday-Friday afternoons 1=yes	Monday-Friday afternoons 2=no	Monday-Friday afternoons 3=not sure
Monday-Thursday evenings	Monday-Thursday evenings 1=yes	Monday-Thursday evenings 2=no	Monday-Thursday evenings 3=not sure
Friday evenings	Friday evenings 1=yes	Friday evenings 2=no	Friday evenings 3=not sure
Saturday mornings	Saturday mornings 1=yes	Saturday mornings 2=no	Saturday mornings 3=not sure
Saturday afternoons	Saturday afternoons 1=yes	Saturday afternoons 2=no	Saturday afternoons 3=not sure
Saturday evenings	Saturday evenings 1=yes	Saturday evenings 2=no	Saturday evenings 3=not sure
Sunday afternoons	Sunday afternoons 1=yes	Sunday afternoons 2=no	Sunday afternoons 3=not sure

10. Do you or members of your household use the City of Walla Walla Public Library?

Do you or members of your household use the City of Walla Walla Public Library? 1=yes

2=no

11. What is your age group?

What is your age group? 0-12

13-17

18-25

26-45

46-65

66+

12. We welcome any additional comments that may help us plan and prioritize future library services. You may continue your comments from previous questions here if you ran out of space.

We welcome any additional comments that may help us plan and prioritize future library services. You may continue your comments from previous questions here if you ran out of space.

	1=yes	2=no	3=maybe
Download free audio books and e-books from the library's webpage	*In the future, might you or members of your household use the library in the following ways? Please answer for each choice. Download free audio books and e-books from the library's webpage 1=yes	Download free audio books and e-books from the library's webpage 2=no	Download free audio books and e-books from the library's webpage 3=maybe
Attend author talks and writing seminars	Attend author talks and writing seminars 1=yes	Attend author talks and writing seminars 2=no	Attend author talks and writing seminars 3=maybe
Browse and check out videos or DVDs	Browse and check out videos or DVDs 1=yes	Browse and check out videos or DVDs 2=no	Browse and check out videos or DVDs 3=maybe
Browse or check out books and magazines for pleasure or learning	Browse or check out books and magazines for pleasure or learning 1=yes	Browse or check out books and magazines for pleasure or learning 2=no	Browse or check out books and magazines for pleasure or learning 3=maybe
Get books for my children	Get books for my children 1=yes	Get books for my children 2=no	Get books for my children 3=maybe
Pick out videos or books for another adult in my household	Pick out videos or books for another adult in my household 1=yes	Pick out videos or books for another adult in my household 2=no	Pick out videos or books for another adult in my household 3=maybe
Pick out books, magazines, videos, CDs, and DVDS in a language other than English	Pick out books, magazines, videos, CDs, and DVDS in a language other than English 1=yes	Pick out books, magazines, videos, CDs, and DVDS in a language other than English 2=no	Pick out books, magazines, videos, CDs, and DVDS in a language other than English 3=maybe
Sit and relax in a comfortable space	Sit and relax in a comfortable space 1=yes	Sit and relax in a comfortable space 2=no	Sit and relax in a comfortable space 3=maybe
Become a more informed citizen	Become a more informed citizen 1=yes	Become a more informed citizen 2=no	Become a more informed citizen 3=maybe
Learn how to file taxes, pay bills, and just get things done	Learn how to file taxes, pay bills, and just get things done 1=yes	Learn how to file taxes, pay bills, and just get things done 2=no	Learn how to file taxes, pay bills, and just get things done 3=maybe
Get on the Internet	Get on the Internet 1=yes	Get on the Internet 2=no	Get on the Internet 3=maybe
Get help to improve reading/writing skills	Get help to improve reading/writing skills 1=yes	Get help to improve reading/writing skills 2=no	Get help to improve reading/writing skills 3=maybe
Develop job skills, a resume, or search for jobs	Develop job skills, a resume, or search for jobs 1=yes	Develop job skills, a resume, or search for jobs 2=no	Develop job skills, a resume, or search for jobs 3=maybe
Explore personal interests through reading and research	Explore personal interests through reading and research 1=yes	Explore personal interests through reading and research 2=no	Explore personal interests through reading and research 3=maybe
Get help finding the information I need quickly in the library or on the Internet	Get help finding the information I need quickly in the library or on the Internet 1=yes	Get help finding the information I need quickly in the library or on the Internet 2=no	Get help finding the information I need quickly in the library or on the Internet 3=maybe
Learn to download to a mobile device	Learn to download to a mobile device 1=yes	Learn to download to a mobile device 2=no	Learn to download to a mobile device 3=maybe
Learn how to use computers and the Internet	Learn how to use computers and the Internet 1=yes	Learn how to use computers and the Internet 2=no	Learn how to use computers and the Internet 3=maybe