Lynnfield Public Library Building Survey

The Library is creating a five year Long Range Plan that will help us determine the best path forward in delivering the finest possible services to our community. Please help us design a plan that will meet our future needs by answering the following questions. Please complete this survey by January 31, 2010. If you have any questions, please e-mail the Director at ryan@noblenet.org or call 781.334.5411.

Nancy Ryan, Director, Lynnfield Public Library

1. Do you have a Lynnfield Public Library card?

Yes
No

2. How often do you visit the Lynnfield Public Library? (Please check only one)
3. What prevents you from using the library more often? (Please check all that apply)

Don't need to use the library
Inconvenient location
Inconvenient hours
Inconvenient parking
Able to find the information and resources I need elsewhere
The library doesn't offer programs that interest me
I don't know what information, resources, or programs the library offers
Other (please specify)

4. Is the existing library adequate to meet Lynnfield's needs?

Yes
No
Don't know

5. If the existing library isn't adequate, why not? (Please check all that apply)

Doesn't provide enough space for programs/public meetings
Doesn't provide enough space for study/casual reading
Doesn't provide enough access to technology (public internet access, etc.)
Library collection (books/periodicals/other materials) is outdated/not comprehensive
Inconvenient parking/access to the building
Existing space is poorly configured/unpleasant to use
Other (please specify)

6. The Lynnfield Library Board of Trustees is considering a variety of options to address the space and facility issues to meet the needs of the Lynnfield community. What do you feel is the best option for addressing Lynnfield's space needs? (Please check only one)

Reconfigure the existing space at moderate expense
Renovate and expand the existing facility within the existing footprint (second floor expansion)
Replace the existing library with a new facility in location away from the Common
Do nothing

7. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement below.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I would prefer to renovate the current building on the Common over a new building at another location in town.
Construction costs should be financed by a combination of public funding and private fundraising.
Construction costs should be financed using state and local public funding only (e.g. bond issue, matching funds, etc.).
Construction costs should be financed completely by private donations, even if it means a significant delay.

8. What is the maximum you think should be spent to address library construction? (Please check only one)

Up to $500,000 (e.g., significant refurbishment)
$500,000 - $2,500,000 (e.g., second floor expansion)
Over $2,500,000 (e.g., new construction)

9. What other priorities do you think the Board of Trustees should pursue? (Please check all that apply)

10. What changes or additions to the library would improve your satisfaction?

11. Please check off your age
12. How many children under 18 live in your home?

None
1-2
3 or more

Thank you for your thoughtful responses to our survey. The results will help us understand how we can serve you better!