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2023 Library Survey
Please help us better serve you by completing this survey. We estimate the survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes.
We encourage all members of your household, including grade school children, to complete individual surveys. Your feedback is very important to us. Thank you!
Demographic Information
What is your age?
13 or younger
14-18
19-24
25-54
55-64
65+
Where do you live?
Denville
Boonton
Mountain Lakes
Parsippany
Randolph
Rockaway Borough
Rockaway Township
Other
Other
If you are not a Denville resident, what is your ONE primary reason for using the Denville Library?
Collections / Materials
Hours
Location
Programs
Technology
Other
Other
Library Use
How often do you visit the Denville Library in person?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely
Never
What are the THREE main reasons why you usually visit the Denville Library in person?
To borrow adult bestsellers
To borrow other adult books
To borrow large print books
To borrow Spanish language materials
To borrow children's books
To borrow teen books
To borrow audiobooks
To borrow DVDs, games, and/or music CDs
To attend a program
To use the photocopier, scanner, printer, and/or public computers
To read the newspapers and magazines
To borrow an item from the Library of Things, a hot spot, or a museum pass
To study or complete work
To get help with a reference question
To use the wireless internet
Other
Other
If you do not usually visit the Denville Library in person, why not? Please check all that apply.
The library location isn't convenient for me
The library hours aren't convenient for me
I don't have a library card
I prefer to buy my own books and other materials
I'm too busy
I use a neighboring library
I only use the library for downloadable content (Libby, Hoopla, etc.)
The library is an unpleasant environment
The library staff is unwelcoming
The library doesn't have what I need
Other
Other
Adult Services
Have you attended an ADULT program at the Denville Library -- either in person or via Zoom -- in the last year?
Yes
No
For ADULT programming, do you have a preference between in-person or Zoom programming?
Yes, I prefer in-person programming
Yes, I prefer Zoom programming
No preference
What are some topics for ADULT programming that might interest you? Please check all that apply.
Book Discussions
Computers / Technology
Cooking / Food
Crafts
Current Events
Finances
Gardening
Genealogy
Health + Wellness
Live Music
Local History
Movies / Theatre
Outdoor Events
Recreation
Sports
Travel
Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
The library has expanded our displays of books, audiobooks, and movies throughout the ADULT sections of the library, including a staff picks display. Please check the box below that most closely matches your opinion of these displays.
I have noticed the new displays and think they are helpful
I have noticed the new displays but think they are not helpful
I have noticed the new displays but have no opinion on their usefulness
I have not noticed the new displays
Do you have any suggestions for display themes?
Do you have any suggestions for items to be added to our Library of Things or museums to be added to our Museum Pass program?
If you own or work for a local business, can you recommend a particular type of library program that would be helpful to your business?
Youth Services
In the last year, have you or your children attended a YOUTH SERVICES (children and teen) program sponsored by the Denville Library? This includes programs held in the library as well as at other venues like Gardner Field and Town Hall.
Yes
No
N/A
Where would you prefer to attend YOUTH SERVICES programs?
Outdoors (weather permitting)
Indoors in the library
Indoors in a larger venue, like Town Hall or a local school
No preference
The Denville Library often holds YOUTH SERVICES programs when the library is closed to the public, so that we may utilize all available space in the library. For after hours programs, which time slot would your family prefer?
Friday evening
Saturday evening
Sunday morning
Sunday afternoon
Sunday evening
N/A
Would you or your children be interested in attending a YOUTH SERVICES program via Zoom?
Yes
No
Have you or your children reserved a YOUTH SERVICES take-home craft kit in the last year?
Yes
No
The following are some of the themes for which the YOUTH SERVICES department has developed take-home craft kits. Please check all themes that interest you or your children.
Art and Painting
Black History Month
Book-Related Themes
Christian Holidays (Christmas and Easter)
Edible Art
Halloween
Hindu Holidays (Diwali and Holi)
Jewish Holidays (Hanukkah and Purim)
Juneteenth
Kwanzaa
Lunar New Year
Math
Muslim Holidays (Ramadan)
National Heritage Months
New Year's
Outdoor Activities
Patriotic Holidays (July 4th, Memorial and Veterans Days)
Pride Month
Science
Seasons
Sewing
Stuffed Animals
Thanksgiving
Women's History Month
Are there any topics or themes that you would like to see the library use in our YOUTH SERVICES take-home craft kits going forward?
Are there any topics or themes that you would like to see the library use in our YOUTH SERVICES in-person programs and activities going forward?
Digital Resources / Technology
Do you prefer to read books in print form or by downloading digital content to your phone, tablet, or other device?
Print
Digital content
No preference
Do you prefer to listen to audiobooks by listening to physical CDs or by downloading digital content to your phone, tablet, or other device?
Physical CDs
Digital content
No preference
Libby by Overdrive is the free library app used by the Denville Library and the Main Library Alliance to deliver ebooks and eaudiobooks to our patrons' phones, tablets, or other devices. Have you used or tried to use Libby in the last year?
Yes
No
If you have either not used Libby OR have been dissatisfied trying to use Libby, please let us know why. Check all that apply.
Too difficult to download
Too difficult to use
Hard to search
Can't find anything that interests me
Wait times for holds are too long
Loan periods are too short
I have never heard of Libby
I'm not interested in digital content
N/A
The Main Library Alliance app stores your library card barcode and allows you to search for items and place holds on your mobile device. Have you ever used the Main Library Alliance app?
Yes
No
Library Facility and Services
Please rate the library facility on a range from 1 star (poor) to 5 stars (excellent). If you do not have any firsthand experience with an item listed, please skip that item.
Available Space
1
2
3
4
5
Bathrooms
1
2
3
4
5
Children's Room
1
2
3
4
5
Ease of Access
1
2
3
4
5
General Cleanliness
1
2
3
4
5
Layout and Arrangement
1
2
3
4
5
Library Grounds
1
2
3
4
5
Lighting
1
2
3
4
5
Meeting Room
1
2
3
4
5
Noise Level
1
2
3
4
5
Parking
1
2
3
4
5
Public Computers
1
2
3
4
5
Reference Section
1
2
3
4
5
Seating and Tables
1
2
3
4
5
Self Checkout
1
2
3
4
5
Signs and Signage
1
2
3
4
5
Study Space
1
2
3
4
5
Teen Room
1
2
3
4
5
Any comments you would like to add about the library facility?
Please evaluate the Denville Library's services on a scale of 1 star (poor) to 5 stars (excellent). If you do not have firsthand experience with an item listed, please skip that item.
Adult Collection
1
2
3
4
5
Availability of Materials
1
2
3
4
5
Building - Look and Feel
1
2
3
4
5
Building - Size and Available Space
1
2
3
4
5
Children's Collection
1
2
3
4
5
Children's Staff
1
2
3
4
5
Circulation (Front Desk) Staff
1
2
3
4
5
Displays
1
2
3
4
5
Ease in Locating Materials
1
2
3
4
5
Ease of Checkout
1
2
3
4
5
Ease of Parking
1
2
3
4
5
Hours of Operation
1
2
3
4
5
Interlibrary Loan
1
2
3
4
5
Library Catalog
1
2
3
4
5
Library of Things
1
2
3
4
5
Library Website
1
2
3
4
5
Museum Passes
1
2
3
4
5
Photocopier
1
2
3
4
5
Public Computers
1
2
3
4
5
Reference / Adult Services Staff
1
2
3
4
5
Teen Collection
1
2
3
4
5
Telephone Assistance
1
2
3
4
5
Wireless Internet
1
2
3
4
5
Any comments you would like to add about library services?
Potential Improvements
If the library were to provide programs (either adult or youth services) on the southern end of Denville, closer to Route 10, how likely would you be to attend?
Yes, count me in!
No, thanks
It would depend on the program
Please check all the areas in which you would be interested in seeing the library improve our current facility.
Bathrooms
Café area
Children's area
Community meeting space
Expanded seating and tables
Library meeting room
More public computers
Quiet study space
Teen area
Window seating
Would you support improving the library's facility through municipal bond funding and/or private donations and fundraising?
Yes
No
No opinion
Conclusion
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about the Denville Library that we have not already asked?
The library is considering forming a non-profit foundation to focus on fundraising. If you would be interested in participating, please email
director@denvillelibrary.org
for more information.
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