| YOUR
REASONS FOR USING THE NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Very Important Reason |
Important Reason |
Slightly Important Reason |
Not a Reason |
Did Not Respond |
| 1. |
I am a student and I
use the library to study or to find information
for assignments 21% I am in grade school
15% I am in high school
18% I am in college
46% Did not respond
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44% |
14% |
3% |
18% |
21% |
| 2. |
I come to the library to attend
children's programs and/or to borrow children's
books
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27% |
17% |
10% |
29% |
17% |
| 3. |
I am a researcher and I use the
library's research collections
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37% |
21% |
9% |
16% |
17% |
| 4. |
I use the library to find
answers to specific questions
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54% |
24% |
6% |
6% |
10% |
| 5. |
I come to the library to pursue
my personal interests and to learn on my own
|
55% |
21% |
9% |
5% |
10% |
| 6. |
I come to the library to borrow
new books, CDs or videos
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44% |
21% |
10% |
15% |
10% |
| 7. |
I come to the library to attend
programs or classes, view exhibitions or
participate in meetings
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25% |
21% |
16% |
22% |
16% |
| 8. |
I come to the library to use the
computers for the Internet or word processing
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46% |
17% |
10% |
11% |
16% |
| 9. |
I use the library for other
reasons
|
40% |
19% |
11% |
14% |
16% |
| DO WE MEET YOUR
EXPECTATIONS? |
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Always |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Did not respond |
| 1. |
I find the books,
magazines, videos, and CDs I am looking for.
|
42% |
41% |
8% |
9% |
| 2. |
I get the
information I need.
|
64% |
28% |
3% |
5% |
| 3. |
Staff answers my
questions courteously and promptly.
|
72% |
17% |
5% |
6% |
| 4. |
I can easily find a
computer to use.
|
36% |
38% |
12% |
14% |
| 5. |
The building is
clean, convenient, accessible and attractive.
|
74% |
17% |
3% |
6% |
| 6. |
Programs, classes
and exhibitions are interesting and informative.
|
52% |
24% |
9% |
15% |
HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU
BETTER?
Listed in order by the number of
times item was checked. |
708 more
computers
536 a café
486 more computer training
477 more videos
474 more books for adults
428 a place to buy supplies
386 more CD's
380 more books for children
367 a bookstore
352 parking
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351 more
magazines and newspapers
321 more hours
299 more staff
290 a quiet area
286 more materials in languages other
than English
251 more programs and exhibitions
239 more space
181 improved accessibility for the
disabled
164 more courtesy from staff |
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| PLEASE
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. |
| 1. |
Do you live in Newark?
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Yes 78% |
No 22% |
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Do you work in Newark?
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Yes 42% |
No 58% |
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Do you go to school in Newark?
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Yes 50% |
No 50% |
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| 2. |
What age group are you in?
6-11 13%
12-17 25%
18-24 14%
25-64 40%
65+ 2%
did not respond 6% |
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| 3. |
56% Female
33% Male
11% did not respond
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| 4. |
45% African American/non-Hispanic
26% Hispanic (not elsewhere classified)
13% White/non-Hispanic
1% Asian/Pacific Islander
1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
14% did not respond
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| 5. |
Do you have a library card?
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Yes 72% |
No 28% |
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