APLS Long Range Planning Survey 2015 The Adams Public Library System's Board of Trustees is currently updating the Library's Long Range Plan. Please help us plan by providing your thoughts on the library's services today and what you might like to see in the future. The 2012-2015 plan can be found at http://www.apls.lib.in.us/PDFs/LongRangePlan.pdf. A copy of the library's guide to services can be found at http://www.apls.lib.in.us/pdfs/libraryservicesguide.pdf. Thank you for your input! Question Title * 1. Do you have an active (up-to-date) library card? Yes No Question Title * 2. If yes, please indicate what type of card you have: Resident Non-Resident Reciprocal Other (PLAC or outreach to another library) Question Title * 3. How often do you Every day Once a week Monthly At least once a year Never Visit the Library in person Visit the Library in person Every day Visit the Library in person Once a week Visit the Library in person Monthly Visit the Library in person At least once a year Visit the Library in person Never Seek help from a staff person while in the Library Seek help from a staff person while in the Library Every day Seek help from a staff person while in the Library Once a week Seek help from a staff person while in the Library Monthly Seek help from a staff person while in the Library At least once a year Seek help from a staff person while in the Library Never Visit the Library online (web site, Library online collections, downloadable books, etc) Visit the Library online (web site, Library online collections, downloadable books, etc) Every day Visit the Library online (web site, Library online collections, downloadable books, etc) Once a week Visit the Library online (web site, Library online collections, downloadable books, etc) Monthly Visit the Library online (web site, Library online collections, downloadable books, etc) At least once a year Visit the Library online (web site, Library online collections, downloadable books, etc) Never Visit the Library via phone call Visit the Library via phone call Every day Visit the Library via phone call Once a week Visit the Library via phone call Monthly Visit the Library via phone call At least once a year Visit the Library via phone call Never Question Title * 4. If you answered "never" to any of the above in #3, please help us understand why not. Question Title * 5. What is your "home" branch? Decatur Geneva Question Title * 6. What Library resources do you use or wish to use at the Library? Career information Business & marketing resources Genealogy resources Local history information College information Tax assistance Auto & small engine repair manuals (print or online) or other manuals Online interactive coursework Teaching / classroom support materials Art prints for check out Books - fiction and/or non-fiction DVDs Quiet place to study or work Wireless internet access Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. The Library has multiple collections of ebooks through the Overdrive option (eIndiana Digital Consortium), EBSCO books, collections of local history made available through Indiana Memory and more. Downloadable ebooks are available through the Overdrive collection. Please tell us if: You download ebooks regularly. You did not know the Library has collections of ebooks. You do not wish to download ebooks. You find it difficult to download ebooks. You can never find the book that you want. Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Were you aware that the Library purchases books or other items for the collection (either print or online) by request? Yes No Question Title * 9. If there were one piece of equipment or one software package you wish the Library would purchase, what would it be? Software Equipment Question Title * 10. What types of programming or events do you attend? Story times / early literacy classes Children's special events such as Stevens Puppets Children's crafts, after school programs or other events Finance workshops Book discussion clubs Knitting or craft clubs for adults Local history events Music events Computer help Health/exercise workshops such as Tai Chi in the Park or Yoga classes Shot clinics Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. What types of programs or events not currently offered might be appropriate for our communities? Question Title * 12. How satisfied are you with: Extremely Very Satisfied Ehhh...OK Not at all Library services Library services Extremely Library services Very Library services Satisfied Library services Ehhh...OK Library services Not at all Staff abilities Staff abilities Extremely Staff abilities Very Staff abilities Satisfied Staff abilities Ehhh...OK Staff abilities Not at all Next