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2008 User Survey Report

Total surveys matching search: 5517
Indicated ages:
<18:   574   10% 18-30:   544   10% 31-50:   1654   30% 51-64:   1628   30% 65+:   816   15% Not Entered:   301   5%

NA = Nearly Always, US = Usually, ST = Sometimes, HE = Hardly Ever, DNA = Does Not Apply
Questions
NA  US  ST  HE  DNA
I find what I am looking for at the library
2276  41% 2179  39% 763  14% 140  3% 79  1%
I can easily order items which are not at my library
3971  72% 1033  19% 233  4% 49  1% 154  3%
When I order items, they arrive within a reasonable time
2653  48% 1893  34% 605  11% 82  1% 167  3%
When I ask for information, I receive an accurate and complete answer
3512  64% 1319  24% 215  4% 38  1% 351  6%
Library staff are friendly and approachable
4304  78% 857  16% 193  3% 52  1% 42  1%
The library is clean and inviting
4108  74% 976  18% 254  5% 69  1% 46  1%
Items on library shelves are easy to see and reach
3457  63% 1442  26% 349  6% 54  1% 136  2%
I can find a comfortable and convenient chair or table for reading or studying
2824  51% 1284  23% 468  8% 111  2% 756  14%
I can find a parking space near the library
2910  53% 1445  26% 506  9% 142  3% 420  8%
Children’s programs are convenient for my family to attend
720  13% 498  9% 301  5% 125  2% 3687  67%
Children’s programs provide excellent content for my family
835  15% 450  8% 223  4% 68  1% 3733  68%
It is convenient to pick up items I have ordered without asking staff for help
3666  66% 752  14% 197  4% 284  5% 473  9%
I can schedule a computer at a convenient time for me
991  18% 813  15% 344  6% 103  2% 3093  56%
If I have suggestions or complaints about the library, staff respond in a helpful way
2496  45% 725  13% 214  4% 74  1% 1874  34%
Using the library over the internet is easy and convenient
3725  68% 837  15% 230  4% 69  1% 543  10%
The library is a comfortable place to be with friends
2349  43% 814  15% 303  5% 143  3% 1792  32%

The library provides a number of licensed databases for users. Which of the following online databases have you used?
Genealogy  501  9%       Car Repair  343  6%       Magazine articles  1022  19%       Newspaper articles  889  16% 
Photo archive  233  4%       Health  530  10%       Homework help  390  7%       Geography  286  5% 
Grants  113  2%       Religion  228  4%       Literature  648  12%       Business planning  123  2% 
Science  449  8%       History/Biography  618  11%       Spanish Language  125  2%       Online Encyclopedia  710  13% 

Which databases are you likely to use now that you know they are available?
Genealogy  501  9%       Car Repair  620  11%       Magazine articles  1484  27%       Newspaper articles  1408  26% 
Photo archive  965  17%       Health  1274  23%       Homework help  656  12%       Geography  758  14% 
Grants  629  11%       Religion  591  11%       Literature  877  16%       Business planning  400  7% 
Science  997  18%       History/Biography  1179  21%       Spanish Language  429  8%       Online Encyclopedia  1247  23% 

Not important Somewhat important Very important
Water and sewer
208  4%                533  10%                4522  82%
Parks
199  4%                1457  26%                3621  66%
Police
189  3%                613  11%                4491  81%
Libraries
102  2%                360  7%                4863  88%
Fire Department
119  2%                311  6%                4872  88%
Museums
457  8%                2383  43%                2416  44%
Schools
273  5%                527  10%                4453  81%

Total Survey Responses by Library
Aberdeen 239/4% Hoquiam 131/2% Ocean Park 104/2% South Bend 47/1%
Amanda Park 6/0% Ilwaco 75/1% Olympia 889/16% Tenino 59/1%
Belfair 204/4% Lacey 825/15% Packwood 57/1% Tumwater 498/9%
Boistfort 6/0% Matlock 3/0% Randle 52/1% Westport 105/2%
Centralia 278/5% McCleary 51/1% Raymond 56/1% Winlock 201/4%
Chehalis 122/2% Montesano 105/2% Rochester 19/0% Wishkah Valley 3/0%
Elma 114/2% Naselle 39/1% Salkum 91/2% Yelm 338/6%
Hawks Prairie - SPSCC 22/0% North River School 4/0% Shelton 331/6% Central Reference 11/0%
Hoodsport 119/2% Oakville 42/1% Shoalwater Bay 4/0% Not Entered 267/5%