Fairfield Public Library Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Survey

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* 2. Race/Ethnicity (Check all that apply)

Asian/ Asian American/ Asian Diaspora

Black/ African American/ African Diaspora

Middle Eastern/ North African

Native American/ Alaskan/ Indigenous

Native Hawaiian/ Samoan/ Other Pacific Islander

White

Mixed race or more than one identification

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your household income level?

Less than $15,000

$15,000 - $24,999

$35,000 - $49,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $149,999

$150,000 - $199,999

$200,000+

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* 4. Please tell us which of these in-person activities you go to the Library for (check all that apply):

Check out books or other materials

Access computers or the internet

Use copiers/printers/fax machines

Work

Study

Ask for information assistance or get my questions answered

Attend programs and events

Gather and socialize

Spend time in a safe, communal space

Learn a skill

Volunteer

I do not go to the Library in person

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please tell us which of these online resources you use the Library for (check all that apply):

Library's website

Library’s catalog

Library’s event calendar

Library’s Libby mobile app

Library’s MyLibro mobile app

LinkedIn Learning

Free digital newspaper access

The Library’s social media channels

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Are you satisfied with the hours and days that the library is open?

Yes

If no, what hours would you like to see the library open?

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* 7. The Library helps me connect with my community

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 8. The Library is a welcoming space

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 9. The Library provides a safe environment

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 10. The Library helps me get the information I need

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 11. The Library has staff members who can reliably help me

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 12. The Library has materials that are for me

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 13. The library provides programs and services in the following categories. Please select the six library services below that are of greatest importance to our community: (CHOOSE TOP 6)

INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM:
Residents feel confident that librarians will uphold their right to privacy and protect their freedom to read without censorship.

INFORMED CITIZENS:
Local, National, and World Affairs - Residents have the information they need to support and promote democracy, to fulfill their civic responsibilities at the local, state, and national levels and to fully participate in community decision-making.

SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISES:
Business owners and nonprofit organization directors and their managers have the tools they need to develop and maintain strong, viable organizations.

DIVERSITY & CULTURAL AWARENESS:
Residents have programs and services that promote appreciation and understanding of their personal Heritage and the heritage of others in the community.

THE ONLINE WORLD/PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS:
Residents have high-speed access to the digital world with no unnecessary restrictions or fees to ensure that everyone can take advantage of the ever-growing resources and services available through the internet.

YOUNG READERS/EARLY LITERACY:
Children from birth 2 Age 5 have programs and services designed to ensure that they enter school ready to learn to read, write, and listen.

ROOTS/GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY:
Residents and visitors have the resources they need to connect the past with the present through their family histories and understand the history and traditions of the community.

KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY:
Residents have a central source for information about the wide variety of programs, services, and activities provided by community agencies and organizations.

SATISFY CURIOSITY:
Residents have the resources they need to explore topics of personal interest and continue to learn throughout their lives.

A COMFORTABLE PLACE:
Residents have safe and welcoming physical places to meet and interact with others or to sit quietly and read and will have open and accessible virtual spaces that support social networking.

WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES:
New immigrants have information on citizenship, English language learning (ELL), employment, public schooling, health and safety, available social services, and any other topics that they need to participate successfully in American life.

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* 14. Which of the items listed below would be of value to you and your family in the next 3-5 years? Check all that apply.

A remodeled, enclosed children’s area

Additional comfortable seating and work areas

Updated study rooms with sound-proofing and wall-mounted monitors

Redbox-style 24/7 pickup and return service for library materials at non-library locations via kiosk dispensers

Additional outdoor seating

None of these are important to me

Other (please specify)

Fairfield Public Library Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Survey

This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

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* 1. Age

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* 2. Race/Ethnicity (Check all that apply)

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* 3. What is your household income level?

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* 4. Please tell us which of these in-person activities you go to the Library for (check all that apply):

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* 5. Please tell us which of these online resources you use the Library for (check all that apply):

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* 6. Are you satisfied with the hours and days that the library is open?

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* 7. The Library helps me connect with my community

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* 8. The Library is a welcoming space

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* 9. The Library provides a safe environment

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* 10. The Library helps me get the information I need

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* 11. The Library has staff members who can reliably help me

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* 12. The Library has materials that are for me

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* 13. The library provides programs and services in the following categories. Please select the six library services below that are of greatest importance to our community: (CHOOSE TOP 6)

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* 14. Which of the items listed below would be of value to you and your family in the next 3-5 years? Check all that apply.

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* 15. Any other comments or requests?