THE NEW NINE-QUESTION SURVEY
The Hamilton-Wenham Public Library has a $5,000 grant
to help improve our resources for the community.
It is important for us to hear what you want and need. Thank you for filling out our survey.
1.
Please tell us something about yourself. Are you?
Employed full-time
Retired
A student
Employed part-time
Other(please specify)
2.
How old are you?
Under 25
Between 25 and 39
Between 40 and 49
Between 50 and 59
Between 60 and 69
Between 70 and 79
80 or older
3.
Which of the following topics interest and/or concern you? Please check as many as apply and feel free to add specific details in the comment area below.
Education/ School System
Finances
Environmental issues
Taxes
Retirement planning
National health issues
Personal health
Understanding technology
Employment
Religion
Caregiving for aging parents or relatives
Caregiving for children or grandchildren
Travel
Current Events
Genealogy and family history
Buying or selling real estate
Local field trips
Paranormal phenomena
Politics
Legal issues
The Sciences and Math
The Arts
World History
US History
Finding meaningful volunteer and community opportunities
Understanding upkeep and repairs on your home
Understanding the new town recycling mandate and/or how to compost and reduce trash
Learning a language
Lectures/ Speakers on
Other
Comments on any of the above
4.
Please check off the most effective way(s) for you to obtain information on these topics.
Forums held at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library and televised on Cable TV
Classes held at the Library
Programs/Lectures held at the Library
Panel discussions at the Library
Informational DVDs that can be borrowed
Nonfiction books that can be borrowed
Magazines that can be borrowed
Films shown at the library followed by a discussion
Databases that can be used at the library and at home
Links to web-based information at www.hwlibrary.org
Audio CDs that can borrowed
Downloadable Audio books for an MP3 Player
Local Field Trips
Other
5.
Do you have a skill or area of expertise that you could use to help others in the community by teaching a class, offering a program, or volunteering in another manner?
Yes
No
If yes, please elaborate:
6.
Would you be interested in joining a focus group that would meet to discuss community needs and brainstorm ways the library can address these needs (requires a one evening or one afternoon commitment)
Yes
No
7.
What are the best times for you to attend library programs? Please select one or more times.
Weekday mornings (Mon-Fri 10-12)
Weekday afternoons (Mon-Fri 12-5)
Weekday evenings (Mon-Thursday 6:30-8)
Saturday 10-1
Saturday 1-4
Other
8.
Are you a current user of the library?
Yes
No
If yes, what library service(s) do you use the most?
If no, what would entice you to use the library?
9.
Please offer any additional suggestions or comments you have here.
If you would like us to contact you about any of your responses (focus groups, volunteering, etc.), please write your name and phone number and/or email address in the space provided. This information will not be used for any other purpose.
Name
Phone
Email Address
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