Stroud Public Library 2024
Annual Patron Survey
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1.
Which of these library services have you found to be well done?
Books
Audiobooks
Magazines
DVDs
Reference materials
Desks and chairs
Interlibrary Loan
Online Patron Access Catalog (OPAC)
Your OPAC account
OverDrive eBooks
OverDrive Audiobooks
OverDrive Magazines
OverDrive movies
EBSCOhost periodicals access
ABCMouse.com
Resources on library website
Computers with Internet
Computers used without Internet
Internet used without Computer (Wi-Fi)
Printing from Computer
Printing over wifi
Copier
Scanner
Fax Service
Tax Forms
Local History research
Local History pictures
Obituary and other genealogical research
Quilt Collection
Conference Room/meeting space
Summer Reading Program
Tiny Tots Reading Program
McDaniel poetry contest
Book Sale
Facebook/Twitter usage
Email notifications
Library Hours
Facilities – restrooms, water fountain, environment
Librarian assistance
2.
Which of these library services have you found to need improvement?
Books
Audiobooks
Magazines
DVDs
Reference materials
Desks and chairs
Interlibrary Loan
Online Patron Access Catalog (OPAC)
Your OPAC account
OverDrive eBooks
OverDrive Audiobooks
OverDrive Magazines
OverDrive movies
EBSCOhost periodicals access
ABCMouse.com
Resources on library website
Computers with Internet
Computers used without Internet
Internet used without Computer (Wi-Fi)
Printing from Computer
Printing over wifi
Copier
Scanner
Fax Service
Tax Forms
Local History research
Local History pictures
Obituary and other genealogical research
Quilt Collection
Conference Room/meeting space
Summer Reading Program
Tiny Tots Reading Program
McDaniel poetry contest
Book Sale
Facebook/Twitter usage
Email notifications
Library Hours
Facilities – restrooms, water fountain, environment
Librarian assistance
3.
Which of these library services do you feel is
most
important to the community or to you?
Choose top 3.
Books
Audiobooks
Magazines
DVDs
Reference materials
Desks and chairs
Interlibrary Loan
Online Patron Access Catalog (OPAC)
Your OPAC account
OverDrive eBooks
OverDrive Audiobooks
OverDrive Magazines
OverDrive movies
EBSCOhost periodicals access
ABCMouse.com
Resources on library website
Computers with Internet
Computers used without Internet
Internet used without Computer (Wi-Fi)
Printing from Computer
Printing over wifi
Copier
Scanner
Fax Service
Tax Forms
Local History research
Local History pictures
Obituary and other genealogical research
Quilt Collection
Conference Room/meeting space
Summer Reading Program
Tiny Tots Reading Program
McDaniel poetry contest
Book Sale
Facebook/Twitter usage
Email notifications
Library Hours
Facilities – restrooms, water fountain, environment
Librarian assistance
4.
Which of these library services do you feel is
least
important to the community or to you?
Choose top 3.
Books
Audiobooks
Magazines
DVDs
Reference materials
Desks and chairs
Interlibrary Loan
Online Patron Access Catalog (OPAC)
Your OPAC account
OverDrive eBooks
OverDrive Audiobooks
OverDrive Magazines
OverDrive movies
EBSCOhost periodicals access
ABCMouse.com
Resources on library website
Computers with Internet
Computers used without Internet
Internet used without Computer (Wi-Fi)
Printing from Computer
Copier
Scanner
Fax Service
Tax Forms
Local History research
Local History pictures
Obituary and other genealogical research
Quilt Collection
Conference Room/meeting space
Summer Reading Program
Tiny Tots Reading Program
McDaniel poetry contest
Book Sale
Facebook/Twitter usage
Email notifications
Library Hours
Facilities – restrooms, water fountain, environment
Librarian assistance
5.
How often do you...
Never
Less than once a month
A few times a month
More than once a week
Daily
Come to the Library
Never
Less than once a month
A few times a month
More than once a week
Daily
Visit the Library online
Never
Less than once a month
A few times a month
More than once a week
Daily
Use a Library computer
Never
Less than once a month
A few times a month
More than once a week
Daily
Use the Library wifi
Never
Less than once a month
A few times a month
More than once a week
Daily
6.
Do you have access to any of the following at home? Please check all that apply.
Computer
Dial-up Internet
High-speed Internet
Wireless internet (WiFi)
Computer printer
I don't have any computers/internet at home.
7.
Why are the library computer services important to you? Please check all that apply.
Education
Work (current job)
Personal Socialization (i.e., Facebook, personal email)
Health information
Business Communication
Personal Entertainment (i.e., music, movies, games)
Job search/unemployment
Research (not for school)
E-Government (i.e., health care, social security, tax forms)
N/A: I don't use the library computers
8.
Would you use/participate in additional library services/programs?
Choose top 3.
Newsletter by email
Book club (we could not provide copies for everyone)
Writer’s club
Movie club
Coding club
Crafting club
Volunteer opportunities
Free tax preparation assistance
Musical Performances
Local History Program
Financial Planning and Money Management
Health Classes
Tween Programming
Teen Programming
More Opportunities to Learn Things
YA/Adult Summer Reading Program
9.
Please tell us a little about you, the persons using the library. Check all that apply.
Age 0-17
Age 18-24
Age 25-34
Age 35-44
Age 45-54
Age 55+
Reside in/near Stroud (Stroud address)
In Stroud because I work in Stroud
Reside in/near a nearby town
Male
Female
Have a Stroud Public Library card