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Alamance County Public Libraries Community Survey
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1.
Which Alamance County Public Library do you use?
(Required.)
May Memorial
Graham
Mebane
North Park
Mobile Library
Home Delivery
I do not use any library
2.
Prior to COVID, approximately how many times did you visits or use a library annually, including online resources.
Every day
A few times a week
About once a week
A few times a month
Once a month
Less than once a month
Other (please specify) or feel free to elaborate.
3.
How did COVID impact your library use?
I stopped using the library
I use the library less frequently
It didn't change my usage
I switched to online resources such as downloadable books, etc.
I use online holds and self-checks now
Other (please specify)
4.
What are your primary reasons for using the library?
I like to read
I like the programs and services
It is easy to swing by and pick up my requested items
I can download or stream my books, music, magazines, and movies from home
I like getting free access to stuff
I save money by not having to purchase books or audiobooks individually or on payment apps
The Mobile Library/Café comes to my neighborhood or place of work
I have mobility issues and Home Delivery Services provide access to library materials.
Other (please specify)
5.
What do you believe are the three most important programs and services the Library should provide for Alamance County?
First
Second
Third
6.
Please feel free to elaborate
7.
By getting my library materials, attending programs, and/or using resources how much money does ACPL save me each year?
$0
$1000
Clear
8.
Please rate your satisfaction with the follow library services:
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Children's Programs
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Teen Programs
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Adult Programs
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Library Locations
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Customer Services
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Books, materials, and other resources
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Public Computers, Printers, Scanners, etc.
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Website
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Social Media
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Mobile Library Services
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Mobile Cafe Services
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Home Delivery Services
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Meeting Rooms
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Quiet Study Rooms
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Please feel free to elaborate
9.
Please select your interest in or usage of the following:
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Public Computers
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Computers for Check-Out
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Community Public WiFi Locations
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
WiFi Hotspots for Check-Out
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Access to digital content (e.g. e-books, streaming movie/music, databases, etc.)
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Welcoming Spaces to Socialize, Read, or Work
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Private Meeting Areas
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Quiet Study Areas
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Innovative technology to experiment with (e.g. 3D printers, virtual reality, maker spaces, Google glasses, etc.)
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Library mobile app
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Book clubs, author talks and other literature, cinema or artwork discussion programs
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Programs focusing on current events, community issues, social or civic issues
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Programs focused on healthy living
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Programs on different languages and cultures
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
More physical library branches in your community
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Mobile Library stops
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Community Programs at parks, outside organizations, festivals, etc.
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
More places to pick-up and/or return your library materials in the community
Not Interested
Somewhat Interested
Strongly Interested
Don't Use
Sometimes Use
Regularly Use
Please feel free to elaborate
Current Progress,
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