Survey/Questionnaire for non-members, August 2023

Why We Need Your Input

The Pender Harbour Reading Centre is a small library located in the heart of Madeira Park, in our Cultural Centre. The mission of the Pender Harbour Reading Centre Society is to nurture, promote, and enhance library services for local and adjacent community residents by:
● Satisfying the recreational reading needs of our members
● Promoting literacy, and
● Serving as a link to additional library resources throughout the province

We would like to improve our service to the community and increase our membership by reaching out to non-members for their feedback. Please assist us by taking a few moments to complete this survey.

1.Are you aware that a small library exists in your community?

Yes

2.If Yes (you are aware of the Reading Centre), then please check all of the following that apply to you:

I read, but only online.

I don’t know where to find you.

Your location is not accessible to me.

Your opening hours don’t suit me.

Your collection is too limited.

I don’t want to pay membership fees.

I'm not much of a reader, I prefer other things.

Other (please specify)

3.If No (you are not aware of the Reading Centre), then please check all of the following that apply to you:

I read, but only on-line.

I’m new to the community.

I get everything I need from the Sechelt or another public library.

I usually purchase my books.

I'm not much of a reader, I prefer other things.

Other (please specify)

4.I would consider using the Reading Centre:

If you offered digital resources. (eBooks, movies, magazines, music)

Now that I know more about the Reading Centre, I am considering taking a look.

If you offered other resources, programs, or services that are of interest to me, such as:

None of the above