Gibsons & District Public Library Community Survey

The Gibsons & District Public Library is a vibrant hub for learning, digital access and community events, offering a range of services that go far beyond books: your input on this survey will help ensure we evolve with our community's needs.

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* 1. How much do you value what the library currently offers?

Do not Value: I do not use the library.

Value: I enjoy the library and use it occasionally.

Highly Value: I use the library's services and resources frequently.

Do not Value: I do not use the library.

Value: I enjoy the library and use it occasionally.

Highly Value: I use the library's services and resources frequently.

Please tell us why you do or do not value the library

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* 2. Which library services/ resources are most important to you? Please check all that apply.

Physical Resources including books, magazines and newspapers

Digital Resources including e-books, audiobooks and databases (i.e. Mango languages, Kanopy)

Library programs and events

Physical Space for studying, working and relaxing

Creative space for making music, podcasts and art

Space for children, youth and families to enjoy

Library of Things (i.e. STEAM kits, Telescope, sewing machine)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. I/ we find out about library programs mainly from:

Coast Arts Alliance newsletter/ website

Coast Reporter newspaper/ website

Library's paper brochure

Library's newsletter

GDPL Facebook Account

GDPL Instagram Account

Posters in the library

Posters outside the library

Word of Mouth

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How satisfied are you with the services and resources GDPL provides?

Extremely satisfied

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not so satisfied

Not satisfied at all

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* 5. The library is hoping to expand its space and services in the future. Please rank the following list of options:

	Extremely important	Very important	Important	Not important
Increased collection space	Increased collection space Extremely important	Increased collection space Very important	Increased collection space Important	Increased collection space Not important
Expanded children's area	Expanded children's area Extremely important	Expanded children's area Very important	Expanded children's area Important	Expanded children's area Not important
Expanded Young Adult/ Teen area	Expanded Young Adult/ Teen area Extremely important	Expanded Young Adult/ Teen area Very important	Expanded Young Adult/ Teen area Important	Expanded Young Adult/ Teen area Not important
Small meeting space for public use (tutorials, small meetings etc.)	Small meeting space for public use (tutorials, small meetings etc.) Extremely important	Small meeting space for public use (tutorials, small meetings etc.) Very important	Small meeting space for public use (tutorials, small meetings etc.) Important	Small meeting space for public use (tutorials, small meetings etc.) Not important
Maker space with new tech for creation and collaboration	Maker space with new tech for creation and collaboration Extremely important	Maker space with new tech for creation and collaboration Very important	Maker space with new tech for creation and collaboration Important	Maker space with new tech for creation and collaboration Not important
Educational Virtual Reality	Educational Virtual Reality Extremely important	Educational Virtual Reality Very important	Educational Virtual Reality Important	Educational Virtual Reality Not important
Library of things (tools, telescopes, adult steam kits etc.)	Library of things (tools, telescopes, adult steam kits etc.) Extremely important	Library of things (tools, telescopes, adult steam kits etc.) Very important	Library of things (tools, telescopes, adult steam kits etc.) Important	Library of things (tools, telescopes, adult steam kits etc.) Not important
Expanded computer lab and printing services	Expanded computer lab and printing services Extremely important	Expanded computer lab and printing services Very important	Expanded computer lab and printing services Important	Expanded computer lab and printing services Not important
Increased comfortable and cozy lounge areas for reading and relaxing	Increased comfortable and cozy lounge areas for reading and relaxing Extremely important	Increased comfortable and cozy lounge areas for reading and relaxing Very important	Increased comfortable and cozy lounge areas for reading and relaxing Important	Increased comfortable and cozy lounge areas for reading and relaxing Not important

What would you like to see in an expanded library space?

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* 6. Funding for libraries has not kept up with inflation and expanded services will require additional funding. Are you supportive of public libraries receiving increased funding from all levels of government in the future? Please answer yes or no and why.

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* 7. Please let us know if you have any other comments

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* 8. Thank you so much for completing this survey. Please enter your name, email and phone number in the comment box to be entered in our survey draw to win a $150 gift certificate to the Sunshine Coast restaurant of your choice.

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