Oberlin Heritage Survey

Please complete this short survey to help us learn more.

The findings from this survey will help the Oberlin Heritage Center in developing its strategic plan and improving the programs and services it offers. OHC currently provides tours, workshops, educational programs, and resources to help residents and visitors learn about Oberlin’s history. Your insight can help the organization further its mission to “… make our community a better place to live, learn, work, and visit.”

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* 1. Have you heard of the Oberlin Heritage Center (OHC) before? ⃝

Yes

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* 2. How do you hear about events in the community? (Select options you notice most.)

Direct mail, email

Word-of-Mouth

Faith Community or Church

School/University

Website (searching online for things to do)

Social Media

Library

Radio Ad/TV Ad

Flyers/Posters

Newspaper

Billboards/Signs

Community Calendars

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* 3. Are you an…? (Check all that apply.)

OHC Member

OHC Donor

OHC Volunteer

None of the above

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* 4. Which of the following describes you? (Check all that apply.):

Oberlin Resident

Work in Oberlin

Lorain County Resident (outside of Oberlin)

Oberlin College Student

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* 5. Check the bubble in BOTH columns if the following applies to you:

	“Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	“Would use this offering in the future”
Tours (e.g. “Oberlin Origins”, History Walks, DIY Tours, Tablet Tours)	Tours (e.g. “Oberlin Origins”, History Walks, DIY Tours, Tablet Tours) “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	Tours (e.g. “Oberlin Origins”, History Walks, DIY Tours, Tablet Tours) “Would use this offering in the future”
Community events organized by OHC	Community events organized by OHC “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	Community events organized by OHC “Would use this offering in the future”
Oral histories	Oral histories “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	Oral histories “Would use this offering in the future”
History resources on OHC’s website	History resources on OHC’s website “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	History resources on OHC’s website “Would use this offering in the future”
History archives and collections at OHC	History archives and collections at OHC “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	History archives and collections at OHC “Would use this offering in the future”
Youth programs or outreach (e.g. history kits, class/group discussions)	Youth programs or outreach (e.g. history kits, class/group discussions) “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	Youth programs or outreach (e.g. history kits, class/group discussions) “Would use this offering in the future”
Adult programs or outreach (lectures, field trips, etc.)	Adult programs or outreach (lectures, field trips, etc.) “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	Adult programs or outreach (lectures, field trips, etc.) “Would use this offering in the future”
Museum professional development workshops	Museum professional development workshops “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	Museum professional development workshops “Would use this offering in the future”
Museum store	Museum store “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	Museum store “Would use this offering in the future”
OHC social media	OHC social media “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	OHC social media “Would use this offering in the future”
OHC publications and original research features	OHC publications and original research features “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	OHC publications and original research features “Would use this offering in the future”
Research assistance or inquiries	Research assistance or inquiries “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	Research assistance or inquiries “Would use this offering in the future”
Worked with OHC as a collaborative partner	Worked with OHC as a collaborative partner “Have used this offering within the past 5 years”	Worked with OHC as a collaborative partner “Would use this offering in the future”

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* 6. What topics about Oberlin’s history would you like to see included in the Oberlin Heritage Center’s programming?

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* 7. What do you think the Oberlin Heritage Center can offer to better connect children with history?

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* 8. Do you feel represented in the histories that the Oberlin Heritage Center shares through its various programs and services?

Yes

Sometimes

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* 9. If you chose “sometimes” or “no”, what would you like to see represented more?

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* 10. How much do you agree with the following statements about the Oberlin Heritage Center?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
It represents the history of all races/ethnicities in Oberlin well	It represents the history of all races/ethnicities in Oberlin well Strongly Disagree	It represents the history of all races/ethnicities in Oberlin well Disagree	It represents the history of all races/ethnicities in Oberlin well Neutral	It represents the history of all races/ethnicities in Oberlin well Agree	It represents the history of all races/ethnicities in Oberlin well Strongly Agree
It serves an important purpose	It serves an important purpose Strongly Disagree	It serves an important purpose Disagree	It serves an important purpose Neutral	It serves an important purpose Agree	It serves an important purpose Strongly Agree
Its programs are interesting	Its programs are interesting Strongly Disagree	Its programs are interesting Disagree	Its programs are interesting Neutral	Its programs are interesting Agree	Its programs are interesting Strongly Agree
The community understands what it does	The community understands what it does Strongly Disagree	The community understands what it does Disagree	The community understands what it does Neutral	The community understands what it does Agree	The community understands what it does Strongly Agree
It is open at convenient times	It is open at convenient times Strongly Disagree	It is open at convenient times Disagree	It is open at convenient times Neutral	It is open at convenient times Agree	It is open at convenient times Strongly Agree
Its programs are affordable	Its programs are affordable Strongly Disagree	Its programs are affordable Disagree	Its programs are affordable Neutral	Its programs are affordable Agree	Its programs are affordable Strongly Agree
It is easy to reach someone when you call/contact OHC	It is easy to reach someone when you call/contact OHC Strongly Disagree	It is easy to reach someone when you call/contact OHC Disagree	It is easy to reach someone when you call/contact OHC Neutral	It is easy to reach someone when you call/contact OHC Agree	It is easy to reach someone when you call/contact OHC Strongly Agree

Oberlin Heritage Survey