MLS Community Survey Sample 9
small Public Library, 2006
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“Nine-Question” Survey
1.
What are the ages of the members in your household?
Under 12
13-18
19-30
31-39
40-54
55-64
65+
2.
How often do you visit the Library? (Choose one)
Once a week
Once a month
Occasionally
I do not go to the library
3.
If you do visit the library, for what purpose do you use the library? (Please check all that apply)
Recreational materials (fiction, feature films magazines)
Information
Study
Children's programs
Electronic access (Internet, on-line databases, email)
Browsing magazines and newspapers
Tax forms/Copies
Other
4.
The library is currently open for 32 hours a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Tuesday from Noon to 8:00 pm. Are you satisfied with these hours?
Yes
No
Comments:
5.
How satisfied are you with the customer service at the library?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Not satisfied
6.
Please check off any programming areas you would like the library to emphasize during the next five years:
Book discussion groups
Programs for babies and toddlers
Community reading projects (everyone reads and discusses the same book)
Programs for young children and their families to encourage reading and literacy
Internet and reference classes
Young adult programs and activities
Genealogical research and local history
Other
7.
Please check off any collection areas that you would like to see us focus on during the next five years:
Online databases
DVDs
Videos
Books on Tape
Books on CD
Children's Material
Best Sellers
Reference Materials
Young Adult Materials
Newspapers
Magazines
Music CDs
Museum Passes
Adult Fiction
Adult Nonfiction
8.
Do you access the library through the Internet?
Yes
No
If yes, for what reason(s) do you access library through the internet?
Search the catalog
Check library account (place book on hold, renew overdue items, etc.)
Communicate with library staff via email
9.
What information would you like to see on the Library's website?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!