Medway Public Library Planning Survey

Even if you don't use the Library, we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to answer the questions which follow. Your input is important in planning for the future.

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* 1. How important is the Medway Public Library to you?

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* 2. How important is the Medway Public Library to the community?

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* 3. Please evaluate the current hours of the Medway Public Library which are
Mon-Thu (2-8), Fri & Sat (10-2)
Closed Saturdays in the Summer; Closed Saturdays of Holiday Weekends
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* 4. When do you use Medway Public Library resources and services in the library building?
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* 5. How often do you use the Medway Public Library's online resources (catalog, databases) from a remote location (Home, Work, Etc,)?

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* 6. Please describe what you enjoy most about the Medway Public Library.

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* 7. For what purpose(s) do you use the Medway Public Library?
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* 8. What areas of the Medway Public Library collection are of primary interest to you?
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* 9. Where do you find the information you need for research; personal growth or pleasure?
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* 10. How do you use the Medway Public Library computers?
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* 11. What could we do to bring you into the library regularly or to encourage you to use remote access resources?
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* 12. What additional programs, materials, and services would interest you?

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* 13. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with each of the following:

  Excellent Good Needs Improvement Unaware
Selection of books (children's)
Selection of books (adult)
Selection of books (young adult, teen)
Selection of databases
Selection of magazines/newspapers
Selection of reference materials
Selection of business materials
Selection of audiovisuals (audio books, CD's)
Selection of DVD's (movies)
Accessibility of public computers
Range of children's programs
Range of teen activities
Range of adult programs
Library catalog (searching for materials)
Ease of checking out materials
Interlibrary loan/delivery
Facility design and amenities
Security
Parking
Meeting room

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* 14. Please comment on any of the categories listed in question 13.

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* 15. How would you describe the Medway Public Library?
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  Very Much So Needs Improvement Not At All
Customer-oriented
Fiscally responsible
Cheerful/Pleasant
Family-oriented
Community-oriented
Welcoming
Risk-taker
Imaginative
Fun
Up-to-date
Reliable
Resourceful
Responsive
Creative
Adaptable
Informed/Knowledgeable
Innovation

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* 16. What suggestions for improvement do you have for the Medway Public Library?
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* 17. Please describe other opportunities for improvement.

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