Library Strategic Plan Survey

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We invite you to take a moment to fill out our survey, as your insights and feedback are invaluable to us. By sharing your thoughts on how we can better serve our community, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of our programs and initiatives. Your voice matters, and together, we can create a more vibrant and supportive environment for everyone. Let’s work together to foster positive change and ensure that our community thrives. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey!

How important do you think Fort Bend County Libraries is to the community?

Not at all important

Slightly important

Moderately important

Very important

Extremely important

In the past 12 months, how often have you visited a Fort Bend County library in person?

At least once a week

At least once a month

Every few months

Once or twice a year

Never

What prevents you from visiting the library or visiting more often? (Select all that apply)

I don’t need library services

I visit enough to meet my needs

The library is too far away

Library hours are not convenient

Programs / services are not relevant to me

Materials I want aren’t available

I’m concerned about fees, fines, or other costs

I prefer using the library online

I don't have enough time

I don't know what the library offers

Transportation makes it difficult to visit

Other

Which library service or resource have you or your household used in the past 12 months? (Select all that apply)

Borrowed books

Borrowed DVDs, music, or other media

Downloaded e-books/audiobooks/streaming

Used computers, WiFi, printing, copying, or scanning

Attended programs or events

Used study /workspace

Used online resources/databases

Research or get help from library staff

Meeting/community space

None

Other

Overall, how satisfied are you with Fort Bend County Libraries?

Very dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very satisfied

Not Sure

Library Experience Ratings

If you have visited a Fort Bend County Libraries location in the 12 months, please rate the following statements based on your experience.

I feel safe at the library

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

Library staff are professional and courteous

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

The library is clean and welcoming

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

It is usually easy to find a place to sit at the library

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

I can usually get the library materials I want within a reasonable amount of time

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

Fort Bend County Libraries is developing a strategic plan to identify what we should focus on over the next three years. Please select the five priorities you believe are most important.

Help people find jobs and develop career skills

Provide access to technology, software, and digital tools

Provide opportunities to learn new hobbies and skills

Provide programming for entrepreneurs and small business owners

Provide opportunities for community members to connect and meet their neighbors

Offer more programs and materials in languages other than English

Connect residents with community assistance, social services, and reliable legal information & resources

Host more arts and cultural programs featuring local artists, authors, and performers

Work more closely with local schools to improve literacy

Balance spaces for individual work and collaborative activities

Expand the number of eBooks and downloadable media available

Make more tools and equipment available for checkout

Bring library services to communities that do not have a library nearby

Make library services, programs, and activities available outside of traditional library buildings

Make library services more accessible to people with disabilities

12. Of the five priorities you selected in the previous question, which one is the single most important?

Help people find jobs and develop career skills

Provide access to technology, software, and digital tools

Provide opportunities to learn new hobbies and skills

Provide programming for entrepreneurs and small business owners

Provide opportunities for community members to connect and meet their neighbors

Offer more programs and materials in languages other than English

Connect residents with community assistance, social services, and reliable legal information & resources

Host more arts and cultural programs featuring local artists, authors, and performers

Work more closely with local schools to improve literacy

Balance spaces for individual work and collaborative activities

Expand the number of eBooks and downloadable media available

Make more tools and equipment available for checkout

Bring library services to communities that do not have a library nearby

Make library services, programs, and activities available outside of traditional library buildings

Make library services more accessible to people with disabilities

Is there anything else you would like Fort Bend County Libraries to know as it develops its next three-year strategic plan?

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14. Do you have a Fort Bend County Libraries card?

Yes

Not sure

How old are you?

12 or younger

13-17

18-24

25-44

45-64

65+

What is your zip code? (You do not need to be a resident to complete this survey)

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