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% |