Friends of Indiana Libraries, Volunteer and Donors

This survey is divided into three sections: Part I is about you as a volunteer. Part II is about your Friends group and library. Part III is about how Indiana Library Federation can best support you. Please provide details so we can understand how best to support you. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Part I - Tell us a little about you so we know how best to serve you.

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* 1. What was the most important factor in your decision to volunteer with your Friends group or library?

I was asked by someone at the library or someone I know.

I am a patron at the library and wanted to support my library.

I wanted to get involved in my community and the library seemed like the right place.

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Estimate how long you have been involved with your Friends or volunteer or donor group?

Less than 1 year

2-3 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

More than 10 years

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What best describes your status.

Full-time parent, part-time volunteer

Employed part-time in career

Employed full-time in career

Semi-retired

Retired, live my Indiana community all year

Retired, live in my Indiana community part of the year and somewhere else for some part of the year

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What best describes your age group?

Under 40

41-55

56-65

66-75

Over 75

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Tell us about your comfort level and preferences in receiving information.

I prefer postal mail only.

I prefer postal mail but also check email fairly regularly.

I prefer email and check my email regularly.

I am very comfortable with computers, email, Facebook, etc.

Part II - Tell us about your Friends group, activities and library community.

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* 6. Describe an activity or program that your Friends group does best or that you are most proud.

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* 7. What do you see as the biggest challenge for your Friends group?

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* 8. What do you see as the biggest challenge for your library or community?

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* 9. Check all of the activities your Friends or Volunteer group.

Book sale

Annual donor appeal

Holiday, festival or special event sale or booth activity

Support local adult literacy program

Support children's or teen programming

Support technology in the library

Support other group in the community

Provide grants to the library (describe examples in comments)

Other (please specify)

Part III - Tell us about how best to serve you.

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* 10. If we plan a conference or training, rank the topics most important to your attendance. 1= most important to 12=least important

Physical book sales - best practices, peer sharing,

Online book sales - best practices, technology, tips

Organizing special events

Managing and reporting requirements - financial statements, required reporting, etc.

Friends organization or library foundation as a 501-c-3 - how to operate a nonprofit

Marketing and publicity

Securing sponsors for your events and activities

Retaining and increasing membership / volunteers

The grant making process to your library and/or literacy programs

Unstructured networking time with other Friends group leaders

Tour of hosting library or nearby attraction

Author presentation and book signing

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* 11. Below are some ways we can serve you.

	Definitely would participate and value	Likely to participate and value	Not likely to participate or value
Printed newsletter (2-3 times a year)	Printed newsletter (2-3 times a year) Definitely would participate and value	Printed newsletter (2-3 times a year) Likely to participate and value	Printed newsletter (2-3 times a year) Not likely to participate or value
Monthly electronic newsletter via email	Monthly electronic newsletter via email Definitely would participate and value	Monthly electronic newsletter via email Likely to participate and value	Monthly electronic newsletter via email Not likely to participate or value
Include a Friends-targeted session at each district conference (usually in April-June)	Include a Friends-targeted session at each district conference (usually in April-June) Definitely would participate and value	Include a Friends-targeted session at each district conference (usually in April-June) Likely to participate and value	Include a Friends-targeted session at each district conference (usually in April-June) Not likely to participate or value
Include Friends-targeted sessions at our Annual Conference in the fall	Include Friends-targeted sessions at our Annual Conference in the fall Definitely would participate and value	Include Friends-targeted sessions at our Annual Conference in the fall Likely to participate and value	Include Friends-targeted sessions at our Annual Conference in the fall Not likely to participate or value
Annual Friends conference held in central Indiana	Annual Friends conference held in central Indiana Definitely would participate and value	Annual Friends conference held in central Indiana Likely to participate and value	Annual Friends conference held in central Indiana Not likely to participate or value
Annual Friends conference that moves around the state (i.e. northern IN in 2017, southern IN in 2018, etc)	Annual Friends conference that moves around the state (i.e. northern IN in 2017, southern IN in 2018, etc) Definitely would participate and value	Annual Friends conference that moves around the state (i.e. northern IN in 2017, southern IN in 2018, etc) Likely to participate and value	Annual Friends conference that moves around the state (i.e. northern IN in 2017, southern IN in 2018, etc) Not likely to participate or value
Conference calls/webinars for Friends about specific topics in question 10	Conference calls/webinars for Friends about specific topics in question 10 Definitely would participate and value	Conference calls/webinars for Friends about specific topics in question 10 Likely to participate and value	Conference calls/webinars for Friends about specific topics in question 10 Not likely to participate or value
Regional meetings with Friends groups around the state (i.e. meetings in NW, NC, NE, SW, SE and Central Indiana)	Regional meetings with Friends groups around the state (i.e. meetings in NW, NC, NE, SW, SE and Central Indiana) Definitely would participate and value	Regional meetings with Friends groups around the state (i.e. meetings in NW, NC, NE, SW, SE and Central Indiana) Likely to participate and value	Regional meetings with Friends groups around the state (i.e. meetings in NW, NC, NE, SW, SE and Central Indiana) Not likely to participate or value

Friends of Indiana Libraries, Volunteer and Donors

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* 1. What was the most important factor in your decision to volunteer with your Friends group or library?

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* 2. Estimate how long you have been involved with your Friends or volunteer or donor group?

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* 3. What best describes your status.

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* 4. What best describes your age group?

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* 5. Tell us about your comfort level and preferences in receiving information.

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* 6. Describe an activity or program that your Friends group does best or that you are most proud.

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* 7. What do you see as the biggest challenge for your Friends group?

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* 8. What do you see as the biggest challenge for your library or community?

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* 9. Check all of the activities your Friends or Volunteer group.

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* 10. If we plan a conference or training, rank the topics most important to your attendance. 1= most important to 12=least important

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* 11. Below are some ways we can serve you.

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* 12. How can we serve you best?

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* 13. What else should we know about you, your Friends group or your library?