Missoula Public Library Current Programs & Services Survey

Thank you for your interest and willingness to provide input on the current programs, services and resources offered by Missoula Public Library.  Your answers are anonymous, unless you choose to provide us with further contact information to participate in any other future surveys or public commentaries.

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* 1. How familiar do you feel you are with Missoula Public Library and the variety of services it offers?

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* 2. What is your current impression of Missoula Public Library?

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* 3. Do you support the idea of a new, renovated and/or expanded downtown library branch for Missoula?

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* 4. Please rate each of the following types of programs, services and resources currently offered by Missoula Public Library in terms of how important you believe it is to the Missoula community.  You may rate them from 1 to 5, where 1 is not important and 5 is very important.

  1 (not important) 2 3 4 5 (very important)
A special library area reserved for children
A special library area reserved for teens
Quiet, comfortable reading spaces
Education programs for children (e.g., Story Times)
Education programs for teens (e.g., after school homework assistance)
Education programs for adults (e.g., basic computer classes)
Public access computers with Internet
Free meeting spaces for use by the public
Free public space for community events and presentations
An open community space for socialization and refreshment
Outreach services to seniors or the homebound
Outreach services to low income and the homeless
Dedicated technology learning center for adults and children
An incubator for local businesses and start-ups
Entertainment activities (e.g., free movies)
Self-improvement activities (e.g., language and poetry workshops)
Free community services (e.g., notaries and passports)
Navigation assistance to Missoula amenities and local resources
Historical preservation of Missoula and Montana materials
A vibrant and dynamic collection of print books and other reading materials
A vibrant and dynamic collection of online, digital reading materials and resources
A rewarding and desirable workplace for 60+ Missoulians

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* 5. If you would like to participate further in other surveys and public commentaries regarding a possible new building for Missoula Public Library, please provide us with your preferred method of contact.

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