Take this survey to see how Troy residents compare to Americans across the country in their use and views of their public library.

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* 1. Did you read a book in the past year?

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* 2. If you did read a book in the past year, did you read a print book, an e-book, or both?

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* 3. Do you own a tablet or an e-reader?

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* 4. If your local library closed, what impact would that have on you and your family?

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* 5. If your local library closed, what impact would that have on your community as a whole?

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* 6. For Mothers:
Do you have a library card?

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* 7. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library in the past year?

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* 8. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library's website ever?

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* 9. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library's website in the last year?

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* 10. For Mothers:
Have you visited your library's website via mobile device?

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* 11. For Mothers:
Do you use your library for computers or internet use?

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* 12. For Fathers:
Do you have a library card?

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* 13. For Fathers:
Did you visit your library in the last year?

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* 14. For Fathers:
Have you ever visited your library's website?

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* 15. For Fathers:
Did you visit your library's website this past year?

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* 16. For Fathers:
Did you visit your library's website via a mobile device?

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* 17. For Fathers:
Did you visit the library for computer or internet use?

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* 18. How important are these library services to your and your family?

  Importance
Librarian assistance
Programs for youth
Help applying for gov't services
Research resources
Books and media
Having a quiet, safe place
Internet, computers, printers
Programs for adults
Help finding, applying for jobs

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* 19. What services and programs do you think libraries should, or should not, implement?

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Coordinate more with local schools
Free literacy programs
Separate spaces for different services
Have more comfortable spaces
Offer more e-books
Offer more interactive learning experiences
Help users digitize material
Move most library services online
Make most services automated
Move some books/stacks out of public locations

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* 20. Do you use your library's website?

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* 21. One challenge libraries face is simply making people aware of all the services they offer. 30% of library users say they know little or nothing about the services their library provides. How do you hear about Troy Public Library programs and services?

Thank you!

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