Tolono Public Library Accessibility Survey
  • Tolono Public Library Accessibility Survey

  • Demographics (Optional but useful for Analysis)

  • What is your age range?
  • Do you identify as a person with a disability?
  • Physical Accessibility

  • Have you encountered any barriers accessing the library building (e.g., entrance doors, pathways, parking)?
  • Is our signage easy to read and understand?
  • How accessible are our restrooms for people with mobility or sensory needs?
  • Service & Program Accessibility

  • Have you attended any library programs or events in the past year?
  • If yes, were accommodations (such as seating, hearing assistance, or interpreter services) available if needed?
  • Are staff responsive and supportive when accessibility needs are raised?
  • Digital Accessibility

  • Have you used the library website or digital resources (e.g., eBooks, online databases)?
  • How easy is it to navigate our website or digital services using a screen reader, keyboard -only commands, or other assistive technology?
  • General Feedback

  • Do you feel welcomed and included when you visit the library?
  • Would you be interested in participating in a focus group or community conversation about accessibility?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Additional Questions-Digital & Technology Access

  • Have you ever needed help using one of the public computers at the library (for writing a resume, using Microsoft Office, etc.)?
  • When using the library's wireless network or bringing your own device, how confident do you feel using it (for example: connecting, browsing , downloading)?
  • For the online/virtual resources (eBooks, streaming, databases) that TPLD offers: were you aware that your library card grants free access?
  • If you used them, how easy was it to gain access (log in, download, stream)?
  • Are there accessibility accommodations or assistive-tech tools available (or that you hoped were available) when using the computers or digital resources (e.g., screen reader mode, high contrast, larger print, headphone/earbud availability)?
  • Additional Questions-Physical Space & Service Area

  • When you enter the library building (including parking, entrance doors, ramps, automatic doors, pathways), how would you rate the ease of access for someone using a mobility aid (e.g., wheelchair, walker, cane)?
  • Inside the library, how clear and useful are the signs and directions (for example: where the Children's Area is, restrooms, computers, meeting room)?
  • The library lists a "Video Gaming Lounge" and separate areas for Adults/Young Adults/Children. In your visits, did you feel comfortable in these different spaces (in terms of lighting, noise level, layout, furniture) relative to your needs?
  • Did you ever request accommodation or modification for a library program or meeting/study room (for example: extra time, large-print handouts, hearing assistance, quiet space)?
  • Additional Questions-Service, Communication & Inclusion

  • When communicating with the library staff (in-person, phone, email), how comfortable do you feel raising accessibility needs or asking for assistance?
  • Does the library website (and your experience using it) feel accessible to you (for example: keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, easy to find information on services and resources)?
  • Thinking about all aspects of the library (building, services, digital programs), do you feel the library is inclusive and welcoming to people of all abilities?
  • Would you be willing to be contacted for a short interview or focus group about accessibility at the library (to dive deeper into your ideas and experiences)?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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