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Acorn Public Library 2023 Strategic Planning Survey
In an effort to serve you better, we'd like some input from you. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey. You will be entered in a drawing to win a Target gift card.
1.
How often have you visited the library in the last year?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely
Never
2.
Has the COVID-19 Pandemic impacted how often you use the library?
Yes
No
3.
When visiting the library, how do you find what you are looking for?
Online Catalog
Ask staff
Browsing in-person
4.
Are you satisfied with the hours and days that the library is open?
Yes
No
5.
If no, would you prefer the library be open more days or hours? Please explain.
6.
The library provides programs and services in the following categories. Please select the six library services below that are of greatest importance to our community. (CHOOSE TOP 6)
Protecting Intellectual Freedom
Being an Informed Citizen
Celebrating Diversity & Cultural Awareness
Connecting to the Online World/Public Internet Access
Creating and Sustaining Young Readers/Early Literacy
Expressing Creativity
Knowing Your Community
Learning to Read and Write
Making Career Choices
Making Informed Decisions
Satisfy Curiosity
Succeed in School
Understand How to Find, Evaluate, and Use Information
Visit a Comfortable Place
7.
In the past year, have you...(Select all that apply)
Visited the library website for information about the library
Used the library's computers for internet access
Used the library's internet via personal device
Used other library technology (printer, copier, scanner, fax, etc.)
Used the Online Library Catalog
8.
In the past year, have you...(Select all that apply)
Borrowed books or magazines from the library
Borrowed a DVD from the library
Borrowed an audiobook on CD from the library
Borrowed a music CD from the library
Borrowed an e-book, e-audiobook, or other digital media from Libby, Overdrive, or Hoopla
9.
In the past year, have you...(Select all that apply)
Used the library's License Plate Renewal Service
Researched genealogy at the library (using Ancestry or print resources)
Used the library's notary services
Used library databases for information about health, financial, consumer or other issues
Used or donated to the library’s MicroPantry
Attended any of the library's programs for adults
10.
In the past year, have you...(Select all that apply)
Used the Children’s Play Area
Attended any of the library's programs for children
Used the library's museum passes
Used library rooms or outdoor space for events
Reserved a craft or science kit
11.
Do you know about the Library of Things, our collection of circulating objects including hotspots, fishing poles, tablets, and other "things"?
Yes
No
12.
If yes, please specify any items you have borrowed.
13.
What type of library materials do you enjoy?
Adult Fiction Books
Adult Nonfiction books
DVDs
Large Print Books
Young Adult Fiction Books
Young Adult Nonfiction Books
Children’s Fiction Books
Children’s Nonfiction Books
Children’s DVDs
Audiobooks
Music on CDs
Magazines and Newspapers
Downloadable e-books
Downloadable e-audiobooks
14.
Are you satisfied with the quality of materials provided at the library?
Yes
No
15.
If no, what would you like to see more of?
16.
Please rate the QUALITY of the following:
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Exterior appearance and signage
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Interior appearance and signage
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Seating and workspaces
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Helpfulness and courtesy of staff
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Programs for adults
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Programs for children in pre-school
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Programs for children ages 5-7
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Programs for children ages 8-11
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Programs for teens ages 12-18
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Summer Reading Program
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Public access to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, etc.
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
One-on-one computer assistance
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
SWAN online catalog
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
Website (www.acornlibrary.org)
Poor Quality
Satisfactory Quality
Excellent Quality
17.
Please provide any additional feedback:
18.
Please enter the zip code of your permanent address
19.
Please select your age group
Under 18
18-35
36-49
50-65
66+
20.
Please enter your email address or phone number to be entered in a drawing to win at Target gift card