Library Community Needs Assessment
Thank you for helping the library plan for the future! Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions.
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What is your zip code?
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Your answer
What is your age group? If you are representing a young child, please select both age groups.
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10-14
15-19
20-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-65
Over 65
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Do you have children under the age of 19 living at home?
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Yes
No
If Yes, please indicate the ages.
Under 5
5-9
10-14
15-19
Do you have access to a computer?
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Yes
No
Do you have internet access?
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Yes
No
If yes, where?
Home
School
Work
Public Library
Other:
Has COVID-19 impacted your use of the library?
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Yes, I use the library more.
Yes, I've stopped using the library during the pandemic.
No, I continue to use the library the same amount.
Other:
What Covid-19 library services have you used?
Curbside Pickup
By Appointment Computer Service
By Appointment Fax/Copy/Scan Service
Take Home Craft Kits
Summer Reading Kits
Online Programs
Other:
How often did you use the library before COVID-19?
Daily
Several times a week
Weekly
Several times a month
Monthly
Several times a year
Once a year
Other:
Clear selection
How important is the library as part of the community?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Somewhat Not Important
Not Very Important
Clear selection
Have you used a public library or bookmobile in the last year?
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Yes
No
If yes, how often do you visit?
Daily
Several times a week
Weekly
Several times a month
Monthly
Several times a year
Once a year
Other:
Clear selection
How do you usually get to the library?
Walk
Bike
Car/Truck
Carpool
Other:
Clear selection
If you don't use a public library regularly, please tell us why (check all that apply).
Not enough time.
Doesn't have what I need.
Hours are not convenient.
I buy my own books.
No transportation/location is inconvenient.
None in my area.
Don't know what the library has to offer.
Other:
If you do use the library, what do you use it for? Please check all that apply.
Bestsellers/Popular Materials
Borrow books
Borrow DVDs
Borrow audiobooks
Browse magazines
Browse newspapers
Use library's computers
Use internet
Reference materials or help
Special Events
Large print materials
Sit and Read
Bring own work
Do homework
Tutoring
Attend programs
Literacy assistance
Attend meetings
Use language materials
Teen programs
Children's programs
Tax forms
Other:
How do you typically find out about library activities?
Facebook
Instagram
Newspaper
Word of Mouth
Flyers
Other:
Which libraries have you used in the past year?
Pearisburg Public Library
Iris Brammer Public Library
Newport Library
Pembroke Library
Rich Creek Library
Other:
What materials do you think should be a priority at the Pearisburg Public Library? (Check up to 5).
Adult Basic Education
Adult Fiction
Adult Nonfiction
Audiobooks
Business Information
Career Guidance/Job Hunting
CDs
Children's DVDs/CDs
Community Information
Consumer Information
DVDs
Early Childhood
Large Print
Local History
Magazines
Newspapers
New Books & Bestsellers
Preschool Collections
Reference Collections
School Curriculum Support
Homeschooling Resources
Self-Help Collections
Special Needs
Teen Books
Specialty Kits
World Language Materials
Other:
Would you use materials in language(s) other than English?
Yes
No
Clear selection
If yes, which languages?
Your answer
What services do you think should be a priority at the Pearisburg Public Library? (Check up to 5).
Adult Education
Arts Programs
Baby (under 3) Storytime
Basic Literacy
Book Clubs/ Discussion Groups
Children's Reading Programs
Computer Training
Continuing Education
Cultural/Holiday Programs
English Language Skills
Entertainment Programs
Genealogy
Homework Programs
Local History
Storytime
Public Computer Access
Reference Assistance
Teen Programs
Other:
What spaces do you think should be a priority at the Pearisburg Public Library? (Check up to 5).
Art exhibits
Browsing Areas
Career Guidance Center
Children's Area
Comfortable seating
Group Study Space
Homework Center
Internet Stations
Local History
Individual Study Space
Makerspace (crafts/STEM activities/etc.)
Public Meeting Room
Program Space
Used Bookstore
Technology Training Center
Other:
What types of technology do you think should be a priority at the Pearisburg Public Library?
Wireless Access
Tablets
Hotspots
E-books
E-readers (Kindle, etc.)
Streaming Services
3D Printer
Green Screen/Video Production Lab
Other:
What do you think the library does well? Please share!
Your answer
Are there areas in which the library can improve? Please share!
Your answer
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