Fort St John Public Library Strategic Plan Survey

Fort St John Public Library Strategic Plan Input Survey

The Fort St John Public Library is in the process of preparing a 3-year plan that will help provide direction for the Board, staff and patrons. During the preparation of this plan, your feedback is important to us. Please take the time to complete this simple survey by December 31, 2017. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Thank you.

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* 1. To which stakeholder group(s) do you belong?

Library user

Community Partner

Donor

Industry partner/private sector

Staff or volunteer (past or present)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which of the following Library services are you aware of (check all that apply)?

Books

Magazines

DVDs

E-Books

Digital magazines (Zinio)

Online films (InstantFlix)

Online music and art instruction (ArtistWorks)

Online graphic novels (Comics Plus)

Interlibrary loan

Computer and Internet Access

Print/Copy/Scan/Fax

Research Assistance/Support

Test Invigilation

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* 3. Which of the following Library Programs are you aware of? Check all that apply.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Story Time Mice

Story Time Lions

Voyagers

Summer Reading Club

Monthly Book Club

Board Games, Burgers and Brew

Build It!

QSA@FSJPL

Ugly Crafts Night

Library and Beyond

After School Lego Club

Family Lego Challenge

Stuffy Sleepover

Family Camp-In

CLICK (Creating Literacy in Computer Knowledge)

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* 4. In your opinion, what is the library doing well?

Collection

Programming for children

Programming for adults

Access to computers and technology

Hours of operation

Facilities

Other (please specify)

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* 5. In your opinion, what could the library do better?

Collection

Programming for children

Programming for adults

Access to computers and technology

Hours of Operation

Facilities

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Are you aware that the Fort St John Public Library is a non-profit organization?

Yes

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* 7. What critical issues do you feel that the Fort St John Public Library (FSJPL) will face in the next three years?

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* 8. The Mission of the Fort St John Public and Area Public Library is: "The Fort St John and Area Public Library is a community cornerstone, providing a variety of information and support for lifelong learning in a welcoming, entertaining and safe environment. The library hosts creative, community-oriented programs and delivers top-notch customer service".

Do you feel that the FSJPL's mission accurately represents the work of the library?

The mission accurately represents the organization's work

The mission somewhat represents the organization's work

The mission does not represent the organization's work

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Do you feel the Library's mission (as noted in the previous question) should continue to be a priority in our community?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If the FSJPL had unlimited money and staff time, what new direction, focus, goal and/or programming should it take?

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* 11. What other comments or thoughts do you have about FSJPL? (Things you would like to see changed, things you think need to be addressed, goals you think the library should have over the next 3 years, etc.)

The following section asks some questions relating to your demographic information, to help us understand who answered this survey. Please note that all responses are anonymous and confidential and will only be used for interpretation and planning purposes.

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* 12. The Library is faced with limited financial resources. In the future, the FSJPL may have to make changes in order to continue to provide services. Which of the following would you support to allow the Library to continue to operate?

Reducing hours of operation (e.g. closing on Sundays)

Reducing programs

Nominal fee for Library programs (i.e. $2 drop in for Story Time, $10 for all day events)

Increasing late book fees

Monthly donation program (you choose value)

Volunteering at fundraising events (e.g. book sales, events, auctions, etc.)

Attending fundraising events (e.g. book sales, events, auctions, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What is your annual family income?

Less than $10,000

$10,000-30,000

$30,000-60,000

$60,000-100,000

$100,000 +

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* 14. Gender: To which gender identity do you most identify?

Female

Male

Transgender Female

Transgender Male

Gender Variant/Non Conforming

Prefer not to answer

Other

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* 15. Number of people in your household including yourself.

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* 16. Number of children under age 18 in your household?

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* 17. Age of children who live with you (check all that apply)?

Newborn to age 2

3-5

6-12

13-17

18+

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* 1. To which stakeholder group(s) do you belong?

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* 2. Which of the following Library services are you aware of (check all that apply)?

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* 3. Which of the following Library Programs are you aware of? Check all that apply.

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* 4. In your opinion, what is the library doing well?

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* 5. In your opinion, what could the library do better?

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* 6. Are you aware that the Fort St John Public Library is a non-profit organization?

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* 7. What critical issues do you feel that the Fort St John Public Library (FSJPL) will face in the next three years?

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* 9. Do you feel the Library's mission (as noted in the previous question) should continue to be a priority in our community?

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* 10. If the FSJPL had unlimited money and staff time, what new direction, focus, goal and/or programming should it take?

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* 11. What other comments or thoughts do you have about FSJPL? (Things you would like to see changed, things you think need to be addressed, goals you think the library should have over the next 3 years, etc.)

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* 12. The Library is faced with limited financial resources. In the future, the FSJPL may have to make changes in order to continue to provide services. Which of the following would you support to allow the Library to continue to operate?

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* 13. What is your annual family income?

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* 14. Gender: To which gender identity do you most identify?

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* 15. Number of people in your household including yourself.

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* 16. Number of children under age 18 in your household?

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* 17. Age of children who live with you (check all that apply)?

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* 18. Any additional comments or suggestions?