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DPPL School Survey / 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
1.
Your Name/Position/School Name
2.
How often do you use the Des Plaines Library?
Once or more in a week
Once or more in a month
Once or more in a year
Never
3.
Do you use your school’s library card?
Yes
No
I didn’t know we had a school library card
4.
Which of the following digital resources do you have access to through your district, school, and/or center? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
ABC Mouse
Explora Primary / Secondary Schools
HelpNow (also available en Español)
Hoopla
Libby / Sora
National Geographic / KIDS
Other (please specify)
None of the above
5.
Which of the following digital resources do you access with your Des Plaines Library card and share during class time? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
ABC Mouse
Explora Primary / Secondary Schools
HelpNow (also available en Español)
Hoopla
Libby / Sora
National Geographic / KIDS
Other (please specify)
None of the above
6.
If you answered number 5 with none, why?
7.
Which of the following services would you be interested in for the upcoming school year? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
In-person school visits
Virtual school visits
Pre-recorded school visits
Teacher Book Bags
Library tours
Database training
Library Card registration events
8.
Is there another resource, service, or product that you need that the library could provide?
9.
How do you find out about events/resources at Des Plaines Public Library? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Visiting the library
Library’s website
Library’s social media pages
Word of mouth
Communications from a DPPL librarian
Happening@Des Plaines Library enewsletter
Miner Recs enewsletter (Teen and Adult Services)
Rocky’s Recs enewsletter (Youth Service)
I am unaware of events/resources at the Des Plaines Public Library
Other (please specify)
10.
How do you communicate to students and/or parents about the events/resources at Des Plaines Public Library? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Send flyers home to students (either physical or electronic copies)
Post flyers in classroom/school space
Mentioned in newsletter/official communications home
I do not communicate with students and/or parents about the events/resources at Des Plaines Public Library
Other (please specify)
11.
Anything else you’d like to share with Des Plaines Public Library about school services?
