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1. How often do you use the following library locations?
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Downtown Library |
129
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3.28
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129
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3.28
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1772
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45.01
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747
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18.97
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69
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1.75
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Malletts Creek Branch |
1619
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41.12
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267
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6.78
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518
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13.16
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343
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8.71
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26
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0.66
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Northeast Branch |
1515
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38.48
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558
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14.17
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495
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12.57
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359
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9.12
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28
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0.71
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West Branch |
1159
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29.44
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734
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18.64
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795
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20.19
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423
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10.74
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28
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0.71
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2. How do you use the library?
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choose recreational reading or listening materials | |
research information | ||
read / work / study | ||
attend meetings / programs / lectures | ||
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use children's services or space | |
get help from librarian or reference staff | ||
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use the library's computers | |
use AADLanytime Online Reference Service | ||
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use online research databases | |
use online request, renewals, and catalog searches | ||
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use phone-in service | |
be with others / comfortable environment | ||
pick up tax forms or other government material | ||
rent a meeting room | ||
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other |
Question 2 Other
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bring kids for homeschooling study |
Take classes |
make photocopies |
Examining old Ann Arbor newspapers on microfilm & scanning copies of articles therein. |
get both kid and grown-up DVDs |
get both kid and grown-up DVDs |
get both kid and grown-up DVDs |
Pick up books ordered online |
children's computer area |
Book sales, exhibits, relaxation |
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3. What factors prevent you from using the library more often?
what I want is often checked out | ||
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I don't have time | |
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I don't feel welcome | |
I buy materials I want | ||
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long check-out lines | |
hours of operation | ||
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location | |
parking | ||
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lack of transportation | |
safety | ||
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other |
Question 3 Other
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the library does not carry romance novels |
classical cd data (works,conductors,orchestras,soloists,etc.) are not available on-line; etc. etc. |
not enough music cd's, esp at ne branch |
fear of setting off beepers with books from stores that still have tags in them |
I will have a lot more time when retired, and I expect to frequent the Mian and Mallets Creek libs. |
What i want is often missing. |
Collection of books on tape/CD is too small. Some music CDs are worn out. |
when I request materials (that is already loaned out) it can take months. |
i use the U of M libraries |
none -- I use it all I want |
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4. How important is it that AADL provide the following services in the future?
not at all |
low importance |
moderate importance |
important |
extremely important |
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e-books | |||||
literacy instruction | |||||
tutoring, homework help | |||||
email accounts and personal file storage | |||||
scanning services | |||||
café inside the library | |||||
access to advanced software applications | |||||
ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction | |||||
notification about new items of personal interest | |||||
video conferencing | |||||
home delivery for a fee | |||||
research service for a fee | |||||
guaranteed availability of materials for a fee | |||||
private storytime for a fee | |||||
Question 4 Other
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handicapped accessibility-=-Mallett's Creek branch is wonderful |
I can see where home delivery would allow a lot more people to use the library. |
Continue classes |
We need to get old Ann Arbor newspapers onto a searchable database. |
provide on-line access to research databases, e.g. newspapers, Consumers Reports |
to whom do these questions apply? Me? Kids? Seniors? Minorities? |
more cd's, ep classical |
Books, music, other information in electronic or latest form. Access to info. not in AAPL s.ystem |
books that advance conservatism--not liberalism |
better website calendar, more family fun events - would especially love cross cultural events |
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5. How important is it for AADL to address the following critical issues or questions in the coming years?
not at all |
low importance |
moderate importance |
important |
extremely important |
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Be the most convenient source for information/resources | |||||
Stay ahead of the curve technologically | |||||
Provide more cultural and community services and programs | |||||
Expand and improve building facilities | |||||
Provide digital information and entertainment content anywhere on demand | |||||
Keep my interactions with the library private | |||||
Offer formal & informal meeting spaces |
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Question 5 Other
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brainstorm with homeschoolers about how they could use the library in groups |
expand services to the international community--language, citizenship |
Improve resources in local history. |
digital info./entertainment o.k.;anywhere on demand, no. |
improve bldg facilities at ne branch |
decide what a PUBLIC library is to be in the Internet age--what the role of books is to be, etc. |
Consider expanding the Main library's hours till 8 on Sunday as family destination with free parking |
teach students research methodology |
More books, especially youth fiction and nonfiction |
New Northeast Branch |
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6. How important is the library to our community?
not at all |
low importance |
moderate importance |
important |
extremely important |
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Length of time living in Ann Arbor area
I don't live in Ann Arbor |
less than 1 year |
1-4 years |
5-10 years |
10-20 years |
20+ years |
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48
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1.22
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172
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4.37
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621
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15.77
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760
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19.3
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867
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22.02
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34.77
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Education
High School or less |
Some College |
Bachelors Degree |
Post Grad |
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3.05
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10.01
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996
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25.3
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2271
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57.68
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Household Income
less than $15,000 |
$15,000- $30,000 |
$30,000- $60,000 |
$60,000- $100,000 |
$100,000- $150,000 |
$150,000+ |
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544
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13.82
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Language(s) spoken in the home
Arabic |
Chinese |
English |
French |
German |
Hindi |
Spanish |
Other |
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1.22
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138
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3.51
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Ethnicity
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Caucasian |
Hispanic |
Middle Eastern |
Native American |
Asian |
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1.45
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5.94
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