Screen Reader Mode Icon Check SCREEN READER MODE to make this survey compatible with screen readers. Library Survey Question Title * 1. What is your age? Under 18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 Over 80 OK Question Title * 2. Do you have a library card? Yes No OK Question Title * 3. How often do you (or a member of your family) visit the Burleson Public Library? Daily or nearly every day About once a week Once or twice a month Once every few months Never OK Question Title * 4. If you are a library user, why do you go to the library? Check all that apply. Borrow books for adults Borrow books for teens Borrow books for children Borrow audiobooks Borrow DVDs Borrow eBooks or other downloadable items Study or work at the library Use a study room Read a book, newspaper or magazine Use free Wi-Fi on a personal device Use a library computer Attend programs/classes for adults Attend children's activities Attend teen activities To meet, socialize or hang out Conduct research in the library Get employment or career help Attend meetings Use the printers, copier or fax machine Use the 3D printer Other (please specify) None of the above, I don't use the library OK Question Title * 5. What is the primary reason you do not use the library more often? Check all that apply. I don't have a way to get to the library I use a different library I don't read a lot I don't have time My children have grown I don't have a library card I prefer to purchase books and other media I don't know what the library offers Downloading eBooks and digital content is too complicated I use the internet to get information The library's hours are not convenient The library is too far away The library staff is unfriendly/unpleasant The library doesn't have what I want I have to wait too long for library materials I owe money for lost books or late fines The library's events and programs aren't interesting to me The library is crowded and noisy There is no place to sit There is no place to park Other (please specify) None of the above, I use the library often OK Question Title * 6. Which library services are the most valuable to you? Please choose your top five. Fiction books and bestsellers Nonfiction materials such as history, biographies, travel, or study guides DVDs eBooks and streaming media Research and information services Classes and cultural events Adult GED programs and English as a second language Children’s story times and programs Homework help Makerspaces and 3D printing Access to computers and Wi-Fi Comfortable places to study Community meeting rooms Small group meeting/study rooms Space for group collaboration Quiet reading space Comfortable spaces to sit and read Assistance in job search and career advancement Opportunities to learn and use technology, such as computers, iPads, 3D printers, and other electronic devices OK Question Title * 7. What part of the city do you live in? 1 2 3 4 I live outside the city OK Question Title * 8. How much time are you willing to spend driving to the library? No more than five minutes 5-10 minutes 15-20 minutes 30 minutes or more OK Question Title * 9. Which type of library would you prefer? multiple (small) library locations in different parts of the city a single (large) full-service library location OK Question Title * 10. Have the services of the library helped you to accomplish any of the following? (check all that apply) Improve my job skills Find a job Start, grow or improve my business Train employees Improve my education Prepare for standardized tests Improve my grades at school Finish high school Finish my college degree Improve my computer skills Learn to use my eReader, tablet or other device Teach someone to read Prepare my child for school Raise an avid reader Boost my child’s confidence Learn English Learn about my community Make friends Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 11. In your opinion, how important is it for the library to serve the following? (extremely/somewhat/not at all) Extremely Somewhat Not at all Preschool aged children Preschool aged children Extremely Preschool aged children Somewhat Preschool aged children Not at all Elementary aged children Elementary aged children Extremely Elementary aged children Somewhat Elementary aged children Not at all Middle and high-school aged students Middle and high-school aged students Extremely Middle and high-school aged students Somewhat Middle and high-school aged students Not at all Adults raising families and/or working Adults raising families and/or working Extremely Adults raising families and/or working Somewhat Adults raising families and/or working Not at all Retirees Retirees Extremely Retirees Somewhat Retirees Not at all Business owners and entrepreneurs Business owners and entrepreneurs Extremely Business owners and entrepreneurs Somewhat Business owners and entrepreneurs Not at all English language learners English language learners Extremely English language learners Somewhat English language learners Not at all OK Question Title * 12. What services or spaces would you like to have in a new library? Please choose your top FIVE. Study rooms for 1-2 people Small group rooms for 4-6 people Tutoring space Conference rooms for 8-12 people Larger public meeting room Quiet reading area Coffee/Vending area Outdoor seating/walking area Video/Music/Podcast recording spaces Culinary/Cooking learning kitchen Makerspace/creative spaces/3D printing Lactation Room Sensory or comfort room Dedicated multi-purpose children’s story time room Classrooms Computer lab or more technology Craft room Indoor Play area for children Outdoor learning playground (STEM) Teen area Dedicated homework/project area Small business incubator Performance area with stage Display areas for artwork and special collections Tool lending or fix-it station Instrument lending OK Question Title * 13. What can the library do to improve services for you or your family? OK DONE
