Azle Memorial Library Usage & Planning Survey

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Your answers will help us plan for the future. We welcome answers from library users and non-users. Please complete only one survey per person. Must be 18+.

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* 1. In the past 12 months, approximately how often did you visit the Azle Library in person?

Multiple times a week or more

Weekly

Monthly

A few times a year

Rarely/Never

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* 2. Which of the following library services have you used in the past 12 months? (Select all that apply)

N/A - I have not used Azle Library services in the past 12 months

Checked out (print) Books

Checked out AV items (DVDs, Blu-rays, Audiobook CDs, Binge Boxes)

Checked out digital content from Libby/Overdrive (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines)

Borrowed materials from libraries in the local PCLA Consortium or through Interlibrary Loan

Digital Resources (TexShare, Brainfuse, Creativebug, Pronunciator, etc.)

Attended library programs/events

Library WiFi

Library computers

Library printer and/or photocopiers

Library fax machine

Study rooms and/or study tables

Homeschool and/or tutoring purposes

Met up with friends/family

Brought children to use the Children’s Area

Brought teens to use the Teen Area

Received assistance from staff to use library technology/printers or your personal technology

Received assistance from staff to answer non-technology related questions (locating books, reference questions, etc.)

Visited the Azle Library AND Central Park (playground, walking path, splashpad, etc.) during the same visit

Other (please specify)

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* 3. If you do not use Azle Library services, why not? (check all that apply)

N/A - This question does not apply to me

I do not have a library card

I use a different library

I live too far away and/or do not have transportation

I buy my own books/ebooks/magazines/movies etc.

You don't offer what I need

The library is confusing/difficult to use

Library hours are not convenient

Library staff are unwelcoming

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How familiar are you with the following Digital Resources offered by the library?

	I have USED this resource.	I have heard of this & plan to use it in the future.	I have heard of this & DO NOT plan to use it.	I am unaware of this resource
Ancestry Library Edition	Ancestry Library Edition I have USED this resource.	Ancestry Library Edition I have heard of this & plan to use it in the future.	Ancestry Library Edition I have heard of this & DO NOT plan to use it.	Ancestry Library Edition I am unaware of this resource
Creativebug	Creativebug I have USED this resource.	Creativebug I have heard of this & plan to use it in the future.	Creativebug I have heard of this & DO NOT plan to use it.	Creativebug I am unaware of this resource
Brainfuse HelpNow	Brainfuse HelpNow I have USED this resource.	Brainfuse HelpNow I have heard of this & plan to use it in the future.	Brainfuse HelpNow I have heard of this & DO NOT plan to use it.	Brainfuse HelpNow I am unaware of this resource
Pronunciator	Pronunciator I have USED this resource.	Pronunciator I have heard of this & plan to use it in the future.	Pronunciator I have heard of this & DO NOT plan to use it.	Pronunciator I am unaware of this resource
ProCitizen	ProCitizen I have USED this resource.	ProCitizen I have heard of this & plan to use it in the future.	ProCitizen I have heard of this & DO NOT plan to use it.	ProCitizen I am unaware of this resource
Scholastic Teachables	Scholastic Teachables I have USED this resource.	Scholastic Teachables I have heard of this & plan to use it in the future.	Scholastic Teachables I have heard of this & DO NOT plan to use it.	Scholastic Teachables I am unaware of this resource
TexShare Databases (including Learning Express, Udemy, Heritage Quest, Fold3, Chilton Auto, etc.)	TexShare Databases (including Learning Express, Udemy, Heritage Quest, Fold3, Chilton Auto, etc.) I have USED this resource.	TexShare Databases (including Learning Express, Udemy, Heritage Quest, Fold3, Chilton Auto, etc.) I have heard of this & plan to use it in the future.	TexShare Databases (including Learning Express, Udemy, Heritage Quest, Fold3, Chilton Auto, etc.) I have heard of this & DO NOT plan to use it.	TexShare Databases (including Learning Express, Udemy, Heritage Quest, Fold3, Chilton Auto, etc.) I am unaware of this resource

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* 5. Approximately how many MINUTES does it take to drive from your home to the Azle Library?

1-9 minutes

10-19 minutes

20-29 minutes

30-39 minutes

40+ minutes

N/A or unsure

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* 6. How would you rate the following collections and services?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	N/A or Don't Know
Customer Service	Customer Service Excellent	Customer Service Good	Customer Service Fair	Customer Service Poor	Customer Service N/A or Don't Know
Print Collection (books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, etc.)	Print Collection (books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, etc.) Excellent	Print Collection (books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, etc.) Good	Print Collection (books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, etc.) Fair	Print Collection (books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, etc.) Poor	Print Collection (books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, etc.) N/A or Don't Know
Digital Collection (eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines from Libby)	Digital Collection (eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines from Libby) Excellent	Digital Collection (eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines from Libby) Good	Digital Collection (eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines from Libby) Fair	Digital Collection (eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines from Libby) Poor	Digital Collection (eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines from Libby) N/A or Don't Know
Borrowing from PCLA Consortium Libraries	Borrowing from PCLA Consortium Libraries Excellent	Borrowing from PCLA Consortium Libraries Good	Borrowing from PCLA Consortium Libraries Fair	Borrowing from PCLA Consortium Libraries Poor	Borrowing from PCLA Consortium Libraries N/A or Don't Know
Digital Resources (TexShare Databases, Pronunciator, Creativebug, Brainfuse, etc.)	Digital Resources (TexShare Databases, Pronunciator, Creativebug, Brainfuse, etc.) Excellent	Digital Resources (TexShare Databases, Pronunciator, Creativebug, Brainfuse, etc.) Good	Digital Resources (TexShare Databases, Pronunciator, Creativebug, Brainfuse, etc.) Fair	Digital Resources (TexShare Databases, Pronunciator, Creativebug, Brainfuse, etc.) Poor	Digital Resources (TexShare Databases, Pronunciator, Creativebug, Brainfuse, etc.) N/A or Don't Know
Computers, Printers & WiFi Service	Computers, Printers & WiFi Service Excellent	Computers, Printers & WiFi Service Good	Computers, Printers & WiFi Service Fair	Computers, Printers & WiFi Service Poor	Computers, Printers & WiFi Service N/A or Don't Know
Programs & Events for CHILDREN	Programs & Events for CHILDREN Excellent	Programs & Events for CHILDREN Good	Programs & Events for CHILDREN Fair	Programs & Events for CHILDREN Poor	Programs & Events for CHILDREN N/A or Don't Know
Programs & Events for TEENS	Programs & Events for TEENS Excellent	Programs & Events for TEENS Good	Programs & Events for TEENS Fair	Programs & Events for TEENS Poor	Programs & Events for TEENS N/A or Don't Know
Programs & Events for ADULTS	Programs & Events for ADULTS Excellent	Programs & Events for ADULTS Good	Programs & Events for ADULTS Fair	Programs & Events for ADULTS Poor	Programs & Events for ADULTS N/A or Don't Know
Online Presence (website, social media, etc.)	Online Presence (website, social media, etc.) Excellent	Online Presence (website, social media, etc.) Good	Online Presence (website, social media, etc.) Fair	Online Presence (website, social media, etc.) Poor	Online Presence (website, social media, etc.) N/A or Don't Know

(optional) If you rated anything above as "fair" or "poor", can you please explain your answer(s)? You can also provide other relevant feedback here.

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* 7. How would you rate the following aspects of the building & grounds?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	N/A or Don't Know
Noise Level	Noise Level Excellent	Noise Level Good	Noise Level Fair	Noise Level Poor	Noise Level N/A or Don't Know
Building Condition & Cleanliness (not including restrooms)	Building Condition & Cleanliness (not including restrooms) Excellent	Building Condition & Cleanliness (not including restrooms) Good	Building Condition & Cleanliness (not including restrooms) Fair	Building Condition & Cleanliness (not including restrooms) Poor	Building Condition & Cleanliness (not including restrooms) N/A or Don't Know
Restroom(s) Condition & Cleanliness	Restroom(s) Condition & Cleanliness Excellent	Restroom(s) Condition & Cleanliness Good	Restroom(s) Condition & Cleanliness Fair	Restroom(s) Condition & Cleanliness Poor	Restroom(s) Condition & Cleanliness N/A or Don't Know
Condition & Comfort of Furniture	Condition & Comfort of Furniture Excellent	Condition & Comfort of Furniture Good	Condition & Comfort of Furniture Fair	Condition & Comfort of Furniture Poor	Condition & Comfort of Furniture N/A or Don't Know
Library Grounds & Flower Beds	Library Grounds & Flower Beds Excellent	Library Grounds & Flower Beds Good	Library Grounds & Flower Beds Fair	Library Grounds & Flower Beds Poor	Library Grounds & Flower Beds N/A or Don't Know
Study Rooms	Study Rooms Excellent	Study Rooms Good	Study Rooms Fair	Study Rooms Poor	Study Rooms N/A or Don't Know
Children's Area (including toys, play space, displays, etc.)	Children's Area (including toys, play space, displays, etc.) Excellent	Children's Area (including toys, play space, displays, etc.) Good	Children's Area (including toys, play space, displays, etc.) Fair	Children's Area (including toys, play space, displays, etc.) Poor	Children's Area (including toys, play space, displays, etc.) N/A or Don't Know
Teen Area (including games, study space, displays, etc.)	Teen Area (including games, study space, displays, etc.) Excellent	Teen Area (including games, study space, displays, etc.) Good	Teen Area (including games, study space, displays, etc.) Fair	Teen Area (including games, study space, displays, etc.) Poor	Teen Area (including games, study space, displays, etc.) N/A or Don't Know

(optional) If you rated anything above as "fair" or "poor", can you please explain your answer(s)? You can also provide other relevant feedback here.

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* 8. In the past 12 months, have you had trouble finding a parking spot when visiting the library?

Frequently

Sometimes

On rare occasions

Never

N/A - I have not used the library's parking lot

(optional) Please provide any relevant feedback about the Azle Library parking lot:

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* 9. In the past 12 months, have you had trouble finding an available Study Room to use?

Frequently

Sometimes

On rare occasions

Never

N/A - I have not used the Study Rooms

(optional) Please provide any feedback about Study Room availability, condition, reservation process, etc.

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* 10. The Azle Memorial Library is working on the strategic planning for the future that goes beyond the services we currently offer. Please rank how important these possible options are to you.

	Absolutely Essential	Very Important	Average Importance	Of Little Importance	Not Important At All
Enhance the DIGITAL COLLECTION (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streaming videos, digital newspapers etc.)	Enhance the DIGITAL COLLECTION (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streaming videos, digital newspapers etc.) Absolutely Essential	Enhance the DIGITAL COLLECTION (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streaming videos, digital newspapers etc.) Very Important	Enhance the DIGITAL COLLECTION (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streaming videos, digital newspapers etc.) Average Importance	Enhance the DIGITAL COLLECTION (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streaming videos, digital newspapers etc.) Of Little Importance	Enhance the DIGITAL COLLECTION (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streaming videos, digital newspapers etc.) Not Important At All
Enhance DIGITAL RESOURCES (continuing education, career development, home improvement & hobby tutorials, consumer reports, etc.)	Enhance DIGITAL RESOURCES (continuing education, career development, home improvement & hobby tutorials, consumer reports, etc.) Absolutely Essential	Enhance DIGITAL RESOURCES (continuing education, career development, home improvement & hobby tutorials, consumer reports, etc.) Very Important	Enhance DIGITAL RESOURCES (continuing education, career development, home improvement & hobby tutorials, consumer reports, etc.) Average Importance	Enhance DIGITAL RESOURCES (continuing education, career development, home improvement & hobby tutorials, consumer reports, etc.) Of Little Importance	Enhance DIGITAL RESOURCES (continuing education, career development, home improvement & hobby tutorials, consumer reports, etc.) Not Important At All
Provide a "library of things" to check out (small equipment, tools, projector/AV, sports equip., photo/slide to digital scanner, etc.)	Provide a "library of things" to check out (small equipment, tools, projector/AV, sports equip., photo/slide to digital scanner, etc.) Absolutely Essential	Provide a "library of things" to check out (small equipment, tools, projector/AV, sports equip., photo/slide to digital scanner, etc.) Very Important	Provide a "library of things" to check out (small equipment, tools, projector/AV, sports equip., photo/slide to digital scanner, etc.) Average Importance	Provide a "library of things" to check out (small equipment, tools, projector/AV, sports equip., photo/slide to digital scanner, etc.) Of Little Importance	Provide a "library of things" to check out (small equipment, tools, projector/AV, sports equip., photo/slide to digital scanner, etc.) Not Important At All
Health & Wellness programs/services (patient education, caregiver support groups, wellness classes/equipment/testing, etc.)	Health & Wellness programs/services (patient education, caregiver support groups, wellness classes/equipment/testing, etc.) Absolutely Essential	Health & Wellness programs/services (patient education, caregiver support groups, wellness classes/equipment/testing, etc.) Very Important	Health & Wellness programs/services (patient education, caregiver support groups, wellness classes/equipment/testing, etc.) Average Importance	Health & Wellness programs/services (patient education, caregiver support groups, wellness classes/equipment/testing, etc.) Of Little Importance	Health & Wellness programs/services (patient education, caregiver support groups, wellness classes/equipment/testing, etc.) Not Important At All
Promote cultural and historic aspects of the City of Azle and the local area	Promote cultural and historic aspects of the City of Azle and the local area Absolutely Essential	Promote cultural and historic aspects of the City of Azle and the local area Very Important	Promote cultural and historic aspects of the City of Azle and the local area Average Importance	Promote cultural and historic aspects of the City of Azle and the local area Of Little Importance	Promote cultural and historic aspects of the City of Azle and the local area Not Important At All
Create opportunities for people to become more involved in the community/non-profits and with the library	Create opportunities for people to become more involved in the community/non-profits and with the library Absolutely Essential	Create opportunities for people to become more involved in the community/non-profits and with the library Very Important	Create opportunities for people to become more involved in the community/non-profits and with the library Average Importance	Create opportunities for people to become more involved in the community/non-profits and with the library Of Little Importance	Create opportunities for people to become more involved in the community/non-profits and with the library Not Important At All
Feature local authors, artists, musicians	Feature local authors, artists, musicians Absolutely Essential	Feature local authors, artists, musicians Very Important	Feature local authors, artists, musicians Average Importance	Feature local authors, artists, musicians Of Little Importance	Feature local authors, artists, musicians Not Important At All
Extend services beyond the library building (storywalks, WiFi in Central Park, little free libraries, 24/7 holds locker, etc.)	Extend services beyond the library building (storywalks, WiFi in Central Park, little free libraries, 24/7 holds locker, etc.) Absolutely Essential	Extend services beyond the library building (storywalks, WiFi in Central Park, little free libraries, 24/7 holds locker, etc.) Very Important	Extend services beyond the library building (storywalks, WiFi in Central Park, little free libraries, 24/7 holds locker, etc.) Average Importance	Extend services beyond the library building (storywalks, WiFi in Central Park, little free libraries, 24/7 holds locker, etc.) Of Little Importance	Extend services beyond the library building (storywalks, WiFi in Central Park, little free libraries, 24/7 holds locker, etc.) Not Important At All
Offer new technology equipment/programs (3D printer, coding, drones, robotics, etc.)	Offer new technology equipment/programs (3D printer, coding, drones, robotics, etc.) Absolutely Essential	Offer new technology equipment/programs (3D printer, coding, drones, robotics, etc.) Very Important	Offer new technology equipment/programs (3D printer, coding, drones, robotics, etc.) Average Importance	Offer new technology equipment/programs (3D printer, coding, drones, robotics, etc.) Of Little Importance	Offer new technology equipment/programs (3D printer, coding, drones, robotics, etc.) Not Important At All
Support students of all ages (supplemental services such as STEM programs, early literacy, clubs/socialization, GED etc.)	Support students of all ages (supplemental services such as STEM programs, early literacy, clubs/socialization, GED etc.) Absolutely Essential	Support students of all ages (supplemental services such as STEM programs, early literacy, clubs/socialization, GED etc.) Very Important	Support students of all ages (supplemental services such as STEM programs, early literacy, clubs/socialization, GED etc.) Average Importance	Support students of all ages (supplemental services such as STEM programs, early literacy, clubs/socialization, GED etc.) Of Little Importance	Support students of all ages (supplemental services such as STEM programs, early literacy, clubs/socialization, GED etc.) Not Important At All

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* 11. What do you think are the library's greatest STRENGTHS?

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* 12. What would you CHANGE about the library?

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* 13. What NEW services, programs, online resources, etc. would you like the library to offer?

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* 14. If applicable, please share an example or personal story of how the Azle Library has been meaningful/impactful to you or anyone in your household.

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* 15. Would you be willing to provide additional feedback and/or participate in a focus group to help the library with future planning?

Yes (please provide first & last name. and email in the space below)

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* 16. (optional) If you would like to be entered into a drawing for one of two $15 Amazon Gift Cards, please fill out the information below (must be 18+ years old). The winner will be contacted by November 15th.

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Phone Number

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