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Library Materials Survey

Library Materials Survey

Para español, visita poklib.org/survey.
 
This survey pertains to the Library District’s materials. 
 
The Library District offers materials for a variety of ages in both physical and digital form. Currently, we provide the following:
 
Print Collections: adult, young adult, teen, and children’s materials in traditional print formats available for checkout; materials are available in English and in Spanish.
Digital Collections: adult, young adult, teen, and children’s materials in digital content for downloading or streaming; content is available in English and in Spanish.
Local History & Genealogy: print and digital collections relating to local community and family histories.
Library of Things: objects such as telescopes, GoPro cameras, mobile hotspots, Chromebooks.
MAP (Museum, Attractions, Parks) Passes: free or heavily discounted admissions to 50 museums, attractions, and parks in the tri-state area and the Northeast.
e-Library: online learning in the form of databases licenses by the Library District for patron use.
Talking Book & Braille Library: a service provided to the visually impaired through the New York State Library.
1.From the list above, indicate which you or a member of your family have borrowed or accessed in the past six (6) months.
2.Select the materials that were most useful to the members of your household.
3.Do you feel the Library District offers library materials which reflect your family’s interests?
4.Are you able to easily find the materials you are looking for?
5.What is your preference for the format of materials you borrow from the library?
Demographic Information
6.Are you a resident of the City or Town of Poughkeepsie?
7.Do you have a library card?
8.Have you used it in the past 12 months?
9.Do you regularly receive a copy of our magazine, The Rotunda?
10.Finally, please share with us what types of materials you would like us to consider adding to our collection.