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Defiance Public Library Community Survey
1.
Do you use the library?
Yes
No
If no, why?
2.
Which library location do you most often use? (select one)
Defiance Public Library
Sherwood Branch Library
Johnson Memorial Library/Hicksville
3.
What does the library do well? (Check those that are most important to you)
To be honest, this library doesn't do anything well (please elaborate in the comment box below)
It makes my job as a parent/caregiver easier
The library helps people in my community
The library contributes to the quality of life in my community
Staff members always make me feel welcome
The library works well with other community organizations and/or local businesses
none of these
Other (please specify)
4.
What materials and services are most valuable to you and your family? (Check your top 3 choices)
The collections of books and materials appeal to my family or me.
I/we enjoy the in-person programs (e.g. classes, storytimes, author visits, etc.)
I/we enjoy the virtual/online events the library offers (streaming story times)
I/we utilize the electronic databases such as Ancestry, LinkedIn Learning, etc.
I/we enjoy the computer access
I/we enjoy the wireless internet connection
I/we use the library for document services (notary, printing, copying, faxing)
I/we enjoy the downloadable books, audiobooks and music,
I/we enjoy the Makerspace/Library of Things
5.
What materials and services are most valuable
to the community
? (check your top 3 choices)
Collections of books and materials
Wireless internet connectivity and computer access
Quiet study/reading space
Document services (printing, copying, faxing)
Classes and programming for children
Classes and programming for teens
Classes and programming for adults
Classes and programming for seniors
Support and resources for students and educators
Access to other community organizations/services/businesses through partnerships and programming.
6.
Do you prefer print books or digital books (ebooks)?
Print
Digital
Either
I don't read books
7.
Do you have adequate internet access at home?
Yes
No
8.
Do you always have access to transportation?
Yes
No
9.
Typically what do you do at the library? (Check all that apply)
Use the computer
Pick up Holds
Attend a program (ex. story time)
Browse Collections
Research History/Genealogy
Work
Meet Friends
Other (please specify)
10.
The library has been operating for 13 years on the same tax levy funding. How would you vote today if the library were requesting a moderate increase in levy funding?
I would vote in favor of a moderate increase or replacement levy.
I would vote against a moderate increase or the replacement levy.
Unsure
11.
What is your age?
Under 13 years old
13-17 years old
18-24 years old
25-34 years old
35-44 years old
45-54 years old
55-64 years old
65+ years old
12.
I am interested in participating in a Focus Group to provide feedback about the library during the Strategic Planning process:
Yes
No
13.
My preferred contact method for the Focus Group participation is:
Email
Phone
Video conference (via Zoom or MS Teams)
Handwritten responses returned to the library
14.
I am interested in being entered to win a raffle prize drawing
Yes
No
15.
If you answered yes to either of the questions above, you must provide your contact information:
Name
Address
City/Town
State/Province
ZIP/Postal Code
Email Address
Phone Number
Current Progress,
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