Defiance Public Library Community Survey

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* 1. Do you use the library?

Yes

If no, why?

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* 2. Which library location do you most often use? (select one)

Defiance Public Library

Sherwood Branch Library

Johnson Memorial Library/Hicksville

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* 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)

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* 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

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* 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.

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* 6. Do you prefer print books or digital books (ebooks)?

Digital

Either

I don't read books

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* 7. Do you have adequate internet access at home?

Yes

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* 8. Do you always have access to transportation?

Yes

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* 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)

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* 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

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* 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

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* 12. I am interested in participating in a Focus Group to provide feedback about the library during the Strategic Planning process:

Yes

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* 13. My preferred contact method for the Focus Group participation is:

Phone

Video conference (via Zoom or MS Teams)

Handwritten responses returned to the library

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* 14. I am interested in being entered to win a raffle prize drawing

Yes

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* 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