MLS Community Survey Sample 10
medium-sized Public Library, 2004
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THE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEEDS YOUR INPUT

The Library is currently developing a five year plan of service. This survey is a chance for you to comment on the present library services and those you would like to see in the future. Please help us create a plan that will meet the needs of the community by answering the following questions.

Please complete this survey by August 31, 2004.


1. Adult Collection

   Very Satisfied    Satisfied                   Needs Improvement    Do Not Use
Books
Audio Books
Music
Videos/DVDs
Magazines
Museum Passes

2. Children's Collection
   Very Satisfied    Satisfied                   Needs Improvement    Do Not Use
Books
Audio Books
Music
Videos/DVDs
Magazines

3. Teen Collection
   Very Satisfied    Satisfied                   Needs Improvement    Do Not Use
Books
Audio Books
Music
Magazines
4. Technology
   Very Satisfied    Satisfied                   Needs Improvement    Do Not Use
Library Computers
Computer Classes
Library Web Site
MVLC Online Catalog
Subscription Databases
5. Programs
   Very Satisfied    Satisfied                   Needs Improvement    Do Not Use
Adult Programs
Teen Programs
Children's Programs
6. Staff
   Very Satisfied    Satisfied                   Needs Improvement    Do Not Use
Courtesy
Knowledge
7. *If you checked "Needs Improvement" for any category, please explain:


Residents who attended recent public forums indicated that the following were weaknesses or were absent from our current facility. Which of the following do you feel are important for the library to include in any future plans for a new facility?

8. Facility

   Important    Somewhat Important    Not Important 
Quiet study space
Comfortable reading areas
Meeting space for small groups
Convenient book drop access
More parking
Computer training lab
More computers
Multi Media Listen/View Area
Larger/improved Children's Area
Separate area for teens
Improved handicapped access
User friendly layout of building
Better lighting
Exhibit space
Coffee shop
9. How important is the library
   Important    Somewhat Important    Not Important 
to you?
to the community?
10. Are there any other things you feel are important for the library to include in any future plans for a new facility?
11. What do you like best about the library?
11a. What is the most important thing this library can do to improve?
12. How often do you visit the library?
Weekly
Once a Month
4 times a year
Once a year
Never

 

13. What is your age group?

under 13
13 to 17
18 to 24
25 to 45
46 to 64
65 and up

14. Are you:

female
male

15. If you would like, you can leave your name and phone number / email here: