General Survey for the Dakota County Library Strategic Plan.

Thank you for taking this survey.

The Dakota County Library seeks your input to current and future library services as we create our new strategic plan. We appreciate your responses to this short survey.

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* 1. Which of these existing and new services would be of value or benefit to you? Check one or more boxes.

3D Printing

Author events

Appointments for in-depth assistance

Book publishing

Borrowing ebooks or eaudio books

Business start-up assistance

Craft programs

Discussions on national or community issues

Design software

Leadership opportunities for youth

Learning English

Library services at senior centers

Library materials delivered to the homebound

Online reading and listening suggestions

Referrals to community resources

Research tools or homework resources

Reserve a small or large meeting room

Resources to create podcasts or videos

STEM programs

Storytimes

Streaming video services

Summer reading experience

Technology classes

Tutoring and homework help

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* 2. What other specific services should the library offer that are not on the list and why would they be useful to you?

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* 3. How frequently are you likely to use these library service delivery methods?

	Weekly	Monthly	Yearly	Never
Go to a library	Go to a library Weekly	Go to a library Monthly	Go to a library Yearly	Go to a library Never
Help or instruction from an expert in person	Help or instruction from an expert in person Weekly	Help or instruction from an expert in person Monthly	Help or instruction from an expert in person Yearly	Help or instruction from an expert in person Never
Help via email	Help via email Weekly	Help via email Monthly	Help via email Yearly	Help via email Never
Help via chat	Help via chat Weekly	Help via chat Monthly	Help via chat Yearly	Help via chat Never
Library Facebook, Twitter and Instagram	Library Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Weekly	Library Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Monthly	Library Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Yearly	Library Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Never
Use a kiosk to return and check out material	Use a kiosk to return and check out material Weekly	Use a kiosk to return and check out material Monthly	Use a kiosk to return and check out material Yearly	Use a kiosk to return and check out material Never
Use the library website or catalog	Use the library website or catalog Weekly	Use the library website or catalog Monthly	Use the library website or catalog Yearly	Use the library website or catalog Never

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* 4. Imagine if patrons of the library could check out a talent for an hour, in the same way they borrow a book. Would you be interested in joining a Dakota County Library talent bank to help others as a public service?

Highly Interested

Slightly Interested

Not Interested

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* 5. What are the main barriers for you using the library either in person or online?

I don't read books

I buy what I read/listen to/ watch

I have too many fines

I had a negative experience the last time I went

The library is not conveniently located

The hours are not convenient

I don't have children

I already have internet

It doesn't seem like a safe/welcoming place

It's too noisy

I can never find what I am looking for

The wait for physical or digital books, movies or music is too long

I already have everything I need

I see no reason to

I use my library at my school or college

I don't have time

They wouldn't give me a card

They don't have books, music or movies in my language

The library buildings are not accessible for my needs

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What would make you think about visiting the library (either in person or online)? Select all that apply.

Lower or no fines on overdue materials

Friendly staff

Different hours

More staff who look like me

Quiet study rooms

More programs for people my age

Being able to make an appointment with a librarian who could help me with a job search, writing a speech, creating a business plan or some other research.

A digital media lab where I could scan my family's photos or record music

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you live in Dakota County?

Yes

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* 8. Do you have a Dakota County Library Card?

Yes

Previously, but not now

I don't know

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* 9. When was the last time you visited a Dakota County Library (either in person or online)?

This week

Last Week

Within the Last Six Months

Within the Last Year

Within the Last Five Years

Never

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which branch(es) of the Dakota County Library do you normally visit?

Burnhaven Library, Burnsville

Farmington Library, Farmington

Galaxie Library, Apple Valley

Heritage Library, Lakeville

Inver Glen Library, Inver Grove Heights

Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings

Robert Trail Library, Rosemount

Wentworth Library, West St. Paul

Wescott Library, Eagan

On-line, the library website or catalog

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* 11. What is your age?

Under 18

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 12. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Other

I prefer not to answer

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* 13. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian / Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic

White / Caucasian

Multiple ethnicity / Other (please specify)