When did you last go to the library?

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  • aleem
    aleem Online Community Member Posts: 16 Listener
    edited April 9

    I am doing some research on usage of libraries? i believe that some library lack resources which impacts the ability to use the library.

    Section 1: General Library Usage

    1. How often do you visit the library?
      • Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Rarely / Never
    2. What is your primary reason for visiting?
      • Borrowing books/media / Quiet study / Computers & Internet / Programs & Events / Other: _________
    3. If you do not visit the library, what are the primary reasons? (Select all that apply)
      • Lack of time / Opening hours / Parking cost or availability / Transport issues / I can get these services elsewhere / I don't know what the library offers

    Section 2: Accessibility & Inclusion

    1. Do you or someone in your household have a condition (physical, sensory, or cognitive) that impacts your ability to use the library?
      • Yes / No / Prefer not to say
    2. How would you rate the library's current accessibility?
      • (Scale of 1–5, 5 being "Excellent")
    3. Have you ever encountered the following barriers at the library? (Select all that apply)
      • Physical barriers (e.g., stairs, heavy doors) / Hard-to-read signage / Lack of assistive technology / Staff not trained in disability support / Finding my way around (wayfinding)

    Section 3: Assistive Technology (AT) Needs

    1. Are you aware of the assistive tools (e.g., screen readers, magnifiers) currently available at the library?
      • Yes / No / Not sure
    2. Which of these tools would you be interested in borrowing if available?
      • Digital magnifiers / Scanning pens / Large-print keyboards / Noise-cancelling headphones / Adaptive mice or trackballs / Text-to-speech devices
    3. Would "try-before-you-buy" access to this technology encourage you to use the library more often?
      • Definitely / Likely / Not sure / No

    Section 4: Future Improvements

    1. What is the single most important improvement the library could make to better serve you?
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,176 Championing

    I went about 5 months ago with my granddaughter