The City of Troy and its Public Library

Take this survey to see how Troy residents compare to Americans across the country in their use and views of their public library.

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1. Did you read a book in the past year? (Required.)

Yes

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2. If you did read a book in the past year, did you read a print book, an e-book, or both?

Print book

e-Book

Both

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3. Do you own a tablet or an e-reader? (Required.)

Tablet

e-Reader

Both

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4. If your local library closed, what impact would that have on you and your family? (Required.)

Major impact

Minor impact

No impact

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5. If your local library closed, what impact would that have on your community as a whole? (Required.)

Major impact

Minor impact

No impact

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6. For Mothers:
Do you have a library card?

Yes

N/A

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7. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library in the past year?

Yes

N/A

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8. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library's website ever?

Yes

N/A

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9. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library's website in the last year?

Yes

N/A

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10. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library's website via mobile device?

Yes

N/A

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11. For Mothers:
Do you use your library for computers or internet use?

Yes

N/A

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12. For Fathers:
Do you have a library card?

Yes

N/A

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13. For Fathers:
Did you visit your library in the last year?

Yes

N/A

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14. For Fathers:
Have you ever visited your library's website?

Yes

N/A

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15. For Fathers:
Did you visit your library's website this past year?

Yes

N/A

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16. For Fathers:
Did you visit your library's website via a mobile device?

Yes

N/A

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17. For Fathers:
Did you visit the library for computer or internet use?

Yes

N/A

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18. How important are these library services to your and your family?

	Importance
Help applying for gov't services	Help applying for gov't services Importance menu
Having a quiet, safe place	Having a quiet, safe place Importance menu
Programs for adults	Programs for adults Importance menu
Programs for youth	Programs for youth Importance menu
Help finding, applying for jobs	Help finding, applying for jobs Importance menu
Librarian assistance	Librarian assistance Importance menu
Books and media	Books and media Importance menu
Internet, computers, printers	Internet, computers, printers Importance menu
Research resources	Research resources Importance menu

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19. What services and programs do you think libraries should, or should not, implement?

	Should/Should Not
Coordinate more with local schools	Coordinate more with local schools Should/Should Not menu
Free literacy programs	Free literacy programs Should/Should Not menu
Separate spaces for different services	Separate spaces for different services Should/Should Not menu
Have more comfortable spaces	Have more comfortable spaces Should/Should Not menu
Offer more e-books	Offer more e-books Should/Should Not menu
Offer more interactive learning experiences	Offer more interactive learning experiences Should/Should Not menu
Help users digitize material	Help users digitize material Should/Should Not menu
Move most library services online	Move most library services online Should/Should Not menu
Make most services automated	Make most services automated Should/Should Not menu
Move some books/stacks out of public locations	Move some books/stacks out of public locations Should/Should Not menu

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20. Do you use your library's website? (Required.)

Yes

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21. One challenge libraries face is simply making people aware of all the services they offer. 30% of library users say they know little or nothing about the services their library provides. How do you hear about Troy Public Library programs and services?

Thank you!

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* 1. Did you read a book in the past year? (Required.)

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* 2. If you did read a book in the past year, did you read a print book, an e-book, or both?

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* 3. Do you own a tablet or an e-reader? (Required.)

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* 4. If your local library closed, what impact would that have on you and your family? (Required.)

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* 5. If your local library closed, what impact would that have on your community as a whole? (Required.)

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* 6. For Mothers:Do you have a library card?

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* 7. For Mothers:Have you visited your library in the past year?

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* 8. For Mothers:Have you visited your library's website ever?

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* 9. For Mothers:Have you visited your library's website in the last year?

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* 10. For Mothers:Have you visited your library's website via mobile device?

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* 11. For Mothers:Do you use your library for computers or internet use?

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* 12. For Fathers:Do you have a library card?

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* 13. For Fathers:Did you visit your library in the last year?

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* 14. For Fathers:Have you ever visited your library's website?

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* 15. For Fathers:Did you visit your library's website this past year?

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* 16. For Fathers:Did you visit your library's website via a mobile device?

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* 17. For Fathers:Did you visit the library for computer or internet use?

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* 18. How important are these library services to your and your family?

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* 19. What services and programs do you think libraries should, or should not, implement?

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* 20. Do you use your library's website? (Required.)

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* 21. One challenge libraries face is simply making people aware of all the services they offer. 30% of library users say they know little or nothing about the services their library provides. How do you hear about Troy Public Library programs and services?

1. Did you read a book in the past year? (Required.)

2. If you did read a book in the past year, did you read a print book, an e-book, or both?

3. Do you own a tablet or an e-reader? (Required.)

4. If your local library closed, what impact would that have on you and your family? (Required.)

5. If your local library closed, what impact would that have on your community as a whole? (Required.)

6. For Mothers:
Do you have a library card?

7. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library in the past year?

8. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library's website ever?

9. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library's website in the last year?

10. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library's website via mobile device?

11. For Mothers:
Do you use your library for computers or internet use?

12. For Fathers:
Do you have a library card?

13. For Fathers:
Did you visit your library in the last year?

14. For Fathers:
Have you ever visited your library's website?

15. For Fathers:
Did you visit your library's website this past year?

16. For Fathers:
Did you visit your library's website via a mobile device?

17. For Fathers:
Did you visit the library for computer or internet use?

18. How important are these library services to your and your family?

19. What services and programs do you think libraries should, or should not, implement?

20. Do you use your library's website? (Required.)

21. One challenge libraries face is simply making people aware of all the services they offer. 30% of library users say they know little or nothing about the services their library provides. How do you hear about Troy Public Library programs and services?