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Pickaway County Public Library Community Survey
1.
Do you use the Pickaway County Public Library?
Yes
If No, why not?
2.
Which Pickaway County Library location(s) do you use most often?
Main Library in Circleville
Younkin Branch in Ashville
Bookmobile
Home Delivery
3.
If you have visited other libraries, which did you visit most often, and why?
4.
Which issues are most challenging for you and/or your family?
(Check all that apply)
Feeding my family
Finding childcare
Employment
Finding accessible leisure activities
Keeping up with medical appointments
School-related issues
Mental health concerns
Transportation
Access to social services
Access to the internet and/or technology
Financial hardship
Other (please specify)
5.
What do you typically do at the library? (check all that apply)
Use the computer
Pick up holds
Attend a program (ex. storytime, book club)
Use the copier/fax/scanner
Browse collections
Check out books & materials
Research history/genealogy
Use public meeting space
Work/Study
Spend time with friends and/or family
Enjoy the activities and play area in the children's department
Other (please specify)
6.
What does the library do well? (Check those that are most important to you)
It makes my job as a parent/caregiver easier
The library helps people in my community
The library contributes to the quality of life in my community
Staff members always make me feel welcome
The library works well with other community organizations and/or local businesses.
The library has the materials and services I need
None of these
Other (please specify)
7.
What materials and services are most valuable to you and your family?
(Check your top 3 choices)
Physical materials
Digital materials
Library space to reserve and hold events/meetings
Wireless internet connectivity and computer access
Quiet study/reading space
Document services (notary, printing, copying, faxing)
Classes and programming for children
Classes and programming for teens
Classes and programming for adults
Classes and programming for seniors
Support and resources for students and educators
Access to information about other community organizations/services/businesses through partnerships and programming
Other (please specify)
8.
What would improve this library? (Check your top 3 choices)
Extended hours
More materials/collections such as books, DVDs etc.
Dedicated quiet areas
Displays that are easy to browse and find new materials
Public programs for adults
Public programs for youth
Public programs for teens
A wider variety of public programs
After-hours pickup lockers
More meeting space to reserve
More visibility in the broader community (bookmobile, presence at events, delivery)
Friendlier/more welcoming staff
Other (please specify)
9.
Where do you usually hear about new titles you want to check out?
Library newsletter
Friends/word of mouth
Books I see in stores
TV
Magazines or newspapers
Social media
Other newsletters
Church
Library staff
Browsing the library
School
Other (please specify)
10.
How do you find out about Pickaway County community events? (check all that apply)
Local newspaper
Church
School
Facebook or social media
Bulletin board
Friends/word of mouth
Event mailings/flyers/signs
Visitors Bureau events calendar
Other (please specify)
11.
What are your interests/hobbies (check all that apply)
Art
Baking/Cooking
Community involvement (4H, Rotary, Lions, Food Pantry, civic clubs, etc.)
Crafts
Fandom/Comic Coms
Fitness/Sports
Foreign language learning
Hunting/Fishing
Genealogy/History
Gardening
Games/Gaming
Healthy habits (meditation, yoga, tai chi, nutrition, self care, etc.)
Reading
Making music (playing an instrument, singing, participating in musical group, etc.)
Watching movies/television
Nature (hiking, camping, birdwatching, foraging, etc.)
Travel (sightseeing, visiting new places, local interests, etc.)
Pets
Photography
Painting
Knitting/Crocheting
Sewing/Quilting
Technology
Writing/Journaling
Other (please specify)
12.
On the library’s website, I know how to:
Make a purchase suggestion
Reserve a book/movie/audiobook
Find programs
Register for programs
Reserve a meeting room
Ask a reference question
Find the Library staff and leadership
Access Library Board meeting information
I don’t know how to do these things
I don’t use the library’s website
13.
What is the biggest asset of our community?
14.
What is the biggest current challenge for our community?
15.
What skills or education do you think would improve
your career or increase your income?
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Job specific software
Resume writing
Grant writing
Small business or startup information and guidance
Foreign language
Accounting software
Project management software
Nothing right now/I'm retired
Other (please specify)
16.
What personal/life improvement or organizational skills
are most useful to you? (check all that apply)
Job searching on the internet
Will/Trusts/Legal document support
Online calendars (iCal, Google Calendar, MSOutlook)
Collaborative platforms (Microsoft Teams, Slack, Basecamp, etc.)
Cloud photo storage (iCloud, GooglePhotos)
Video or photo editing software/apps
Notary
Tax information and support
Other (please specify)
17.
My dream library would..
18.
What is your favorite thing about this library?
19.
What would make the library a more comfortable place to be? (Check top 3)
More soft seating
Improved cleaning/decluttering of public areas
Easier access to collections (displays, walkways, shelving arrangements)
More quiet study space
Space to reserve for small groups
More outdoor areas for reading and enjoyment
Sensory hours or designated spaces
Equipment to reserve for meetings (laptops, microphones, projector, etc.)
Other (please specify)
20.
What is your age?
Under 13
13-17
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 and up
21.
Do you have children? If yes, what age?
No, I do not have children
Yes, ages 0-5
Yes, ages 6-10
Yes, ages 11-15
Yes, ages 16-20
22.
What is your zip code?
23.
I am interested in providing additional feedback to the library for the Strategic Planning Process.
Yes
No
24.
If you answered Yes to the question above, please include your contact information below.
Name
Email Address
Phone Number