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Dorchester County Library Community Survey
Please take a moment to give us your thoughts about the current library and new library facilities. All questions are optional. Thank you!
Section 1: Please check
one
answer for each of the following:
1.
Do you have a library card?
Yes
No
2.
On average, how often do you visit the library?
Every day
A few times a week
About once a week
A few times a month
Once a month
Never
3.
How many items do you borrow when you visit the library?
Less than 5 items
5 -10 items
10-20 items
more than 20 items
4.
How would you rate each of the following library services?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Customer service
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Selection of books
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Selection of DVDs and audiobooks
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Selection of newspapers and magazines
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Programs (classes, story-times, virtual, etc.)
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Online services (website, catalog, research databases, etc.)
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Library borrowing policies
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Computers and printers
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Internet access
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Meeting spaces
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Hours of operation
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
Overall, how would you rate the library?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't know / Not applicable
5.
How important would each of the following library services be in a new facility?
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Borrowing items (books, DVDs, audiobooks, etc.)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Reference (research assistance from librarians)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Programs (classes, story-times, etc.)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Computers and printers
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Help using computers, printers, etc.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Study rooms
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Community meeting rooms
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Internet access
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
ILL (Inter-library loan)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Online Services (website, catalog, research databases, etc.)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Makerspace
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Newspapers and magazines
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Teen room/space
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Quiet reading area
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Children's area/play area
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Job training (resume building, interview preparation, etc.)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
Overall, how important is the library to you and your family?
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't know / Not applicable
6.
How do you typically find out about library programs? Check all that apply.
Library website
Social media (Facebook or Instagram)
Newspaper
Signs or flyers in the library
Word of mouth
At school
Library staff
Don't know / Not applicable
Other (please specify)
Section 2: We value your opinions. Please answer the following questions:
7.
What do you value
most
about the current library?
8.
How could the new library and its services be improved, if at all?
9.
How does the library benefit you and/or the community?
10.
What new program or service could be provided in the library that is not already offered?
Section 3: Please tell us about yourself so that we may better serve you. Please check
one
answer for each of the following:
11.
How old are you?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
12.
What gender best describes you?
Female
Male
Other
13.
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Some high school
High school graduate or GED
Some college
College or advanced degree
14.
What is your preferred language?
English
Spanish
Other (please specify)
15.
What is your employment status?
Employed or self-employed
Homemaker
Retired
Student
Unemployed
Thank you for your time! If you have questions about this survey or the library, please contact us at rantill@dorchesterlibrarysc.org.
