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Paul Memorial Library Strategic Plan Survey 2023

Help us write a new chapter for your library!

The Trustees of the Paul Memorial Library are working to create a 3-year strategic plan – and we need your input to help us prioritize our goals. 
If you are a resident, taxpayer, or other interested party of the Town of Newfields, we want to learn your interests, needs, and priorities with regard to the library. (Even if you are not a regular library user, we would like to hear from you.)
The survey should only take around 5 minutes to complete.
Please submit this survey by September 31, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact the PML Board of Trustees.

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* 1. Have you visited the library, borrowed an item, or attended one of the library’s programs or events in the past 5 years?

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* 2. Built in 1953 with a small children’s room addition added in 2012, the library is 1578 square feet. Considering its size, condition, location, furnishings, and equipment, do you believe the Paul Memorial Library building is suitable for Newfields’ future needs?

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* 3. The budget for PML is $72,622 (about 3.9% of the town’s municipal budget). The town appropriates 94% of the PML budget, with the remainder coming from trust fund interest and outside fundraising (i.e., The Friends of the Library). Do you believe the library has the necessary financial resources suitable for Newfields’ future needs?

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* 4. Currently, the library has 3 part-time employees working to keep the library open and operational 35 hrs per week. The library director position is part-time, non-benefited position. Do you believe the library has the necessary human resources suitable for Newfields’ future needs?

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* 5. Beyond the traditional mission of collecting and lending items, most public libraries also host a wide variety of events for all ages, including lectures, storytimes, yoga classes, book clubs, movie screenings, and more. Essentially, they function as a community center for local residents and groups to meet. Do you believe this is the model we want here in Newfields?

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* 6. The quality of the school, library, and recreational facilities in town add to the value of my home and the overall quality of my life in Newfields.

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* 7. How do you get information about our upcoming events and services? Check all that apply.

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* 8. Did you know we offer…? Check all that you know of: 

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* 9. Given all you know about the Paul Memorial Library, what do you believe should be PML’s priorities to improve over the next 3 years? Please rank them in order of importance to you.

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* 10. In your own words, please share any great (or not-so-great) experiences you have had at the library. Has the library made a difference in your life? What are your general impressions of the library?

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