Charlestown Silsby Free Public Library Survey

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* 1. When using the library’s collections, what are your primary interests? (select all that apply)

Large Print

Christian/Inspirational Fiction

Fiction

Business

Audiobooks

Self-help Books

Academic/Scholarly Resources

Graphic Novels

Nonfiction

DVDs and videos

Downloadable Books

Local History

Children's Fiction

Children's Picture Books

Bestsellers

Children's Early Readers

Teen Materials

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* 2. . When using library materials, attending library programs and/or using library computers, what are your primary purposes?
(select all that apply)

Educational Purposes: children's school projects or continuing education

Recreational: reading for pleasure or attending programs

Business purposes: information that supports career

Social networking via the Internet

Library space as a meeting place for business or social purposes

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 3. When using the library, how successful are you in searching for and locating library materials on your own? How successful are you in gaining assistance from library staff? (select all that apply)

I find materials with ease, with little or no assistance

I manage to find materials, but have difficulties

I am not successful in finding materials

The library staff is friendly and easy to approach

The library staff is knowledgeable

The library staff assistance is adequate

The library staff is not helpful

None of the above

Please explain positive or negative experiences.

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* 4. What suggestions for library improvement do you have? (select all that apply)

More computers

More programs for children

More programs for teens

More programs for adults

Improve book collection

Improve DVD and video collection

Improve music CD collection

Improve audiobook collection

Improve digital collection

More library services available online

Longer hours/more days of operation

Any other suggestions for library improvements?

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* 5. How do you find out about the library’s programs and services?

Newspaper

Local Broadcast Media

The Library Website

In-Library Flyers/Posters

Library Staff

Social Media

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please describe what you enjoy most about the library.

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* 7. If you currently do not use the library what would bring you into the library?

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* 8. Do you have other comments about the library?

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* 9. Please indicate ages of people in your household who use the library

0-4

5-12

13-17

18-21

22-29

30-45

46-55

56-65

65+

Charlestown Silsby Free Public Library Survey

Question Title

* 1. When using the library’s collections, what are your primary interests? (select all that apply)

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* 2. . When using library materials, attending library programs and/or using library computers, what are your primary purposes? (select all that apply)

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* 3. When using the library, how successful are you in searching for and locating library materials on your own? How successful are you in gaining assistance from library staff? (select all that apply)

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* 4. What suggestions for library improvement do you have? (select all that apply)

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* 5. How do you find out about the library’s programs and services?

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* 6. Please describe what you enjoy most about the library.

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* 7. If you currently do not use the library what would bring you into the library?

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* 8. Do you have other comments about the library?

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* 9. Please indicate ages of people in your household who use the library

* 2. . When using library materials, attending library programs and/or using library computers, what are your primary purposes?
(select all that apply)