2026 Seymour Library Survey

1
Where Did You Open Your Library Card?
Seymour
Hamlin
Parma
Ogden
Greece
Rochester
Other
Prefer not to answer
2
How Long Have You Had Your Library Card?
0-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
10+ years
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3
Which Library Do You Visit Most Often?
4
Primary Reason for Visiting the Library
Borrow books or digital media
Access to research & study materials
Use computers
In-person programs
Prefer not to answer
Other
5
Primary Reason — Other
6
On Average, How Often Do You Visit the Seymour Library?
Daily
Weekly
Every 2 Weeks
Monthly
Every 3-6 Months
Never
Prefer not to answer
7
If You Selected “Never” for the Previous Question, Please Tell Us Why.
8
If You Selected “Never,” What Are the Reasons?
I prefer to buy books and other media
The Library’s hours are not convenient
I find Library services difficult to use
I never think of the Library as an option
I am too busy to use the Library
Parking is difficult
Library is too far away
Other
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9
If Never, Other Reason
10
Do You Use Digital Resources Like Libby More Often Than You Visit the Physical Building?
Yes
No
About the same
Prefer not to answer
11
Which Digital Platforms and Formats Do You Use Most Often?
Libby for audiobooks
Libby for e-books
Hoopla
Kanopy
Audible
Prefer not to answer
Other
12
Rate: Customer Service
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know / NA
Prefer not to answer
13
Rate: Collection (Books, Movies, Etc.)
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know / NA
Prefer not to answer
14
Rate: Programs
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know / NA
Prefer not to answer
15
Rate: Online Services
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know / NA
Prefer not to answer
16
Rate: Computers and Printers
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know / NA
Prefer not to answer
17
Rate: Hours of Operation
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know / NA
Prefer not to answer
18
Rate: Overall Opinion of Facilities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know / NA
Prefer not to answer
19
Overall, How Would You Rate Seymour Library?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know / NA
Prefer not to answer
20
What Areas Do You Like Best, and Where Could Seymour Library Improve?
21
Do You Feel You Are Safe While at Seymour Library?
All the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
Seldom
Never
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22
Preferred Day(s) of the Week to Use Seymour Library
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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23
Best Time Periods to Visit Seymour Library
Morning (10-noon)
Afternoon (noon-5pm)
Evening (5-8)
Prefer not to answer
Other
24
Important Factors in Choosing Which Library You Visit
Close to home
On way to or from work
Hours of operation
Book choice/selection
Services available
Parking
Prefer not to answer
Other
25
What Other Factors Are Important When Choosing a Library?
26
Do You Usually Visit the Seymour Library…
Alone
With a Friend
With a Group
With Children
With Partner/Spouse
Prefer not to answer
27
Comments Regarding Visiting Seymour Library
28
Importance of Library Focus: Arts, Culture, and Leisure Programs
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Not at all important
Prefer not to answer
29
Importance of Library Focus: Children and Youth Programs
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Not at all important
Prefer not to answer
30
Importance of Library Focus: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Programs
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Not at all important
Prefer not to answer
31
Importance of Library Focus: Education/Lifelong Learning
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Not at all important
Prefer not to answer
32
Importance of Library Focus: Financial Literacy
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Not at all important
Prefer not to answer
33
Importance of Library Focus: Access to Social Services
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Not at all important
Prefer not to answer
34
Importance of Library Focus: Technology
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Not at all important
Prefer not to answer
35
Importance of Library Focus: Volunteer Opportunities
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Not at all important
Prefer not to answer
36
Comments on Library Focus Areas
37
Areas for Remodeling, Improvements, or Additions
Work/study areas
Meeting spaces
Digital work/project areas
Children’s Room
Landscaping
Prefer not to answer
Other
38
What Renovations or Improvements Do You Think Would Benefit Seymour Library?
39
Resources the Seymour Library Should Expand
Digital resources
Printing capability
Electronic Subscriptions such as Ancestry.com
Access to computers/technology
Books and other print materials
Meeting spaces
Prefer not to answer
Other
40
What Other Resources Would You Like Seymour Library to Expand?
41
Comments on Future Resources
42
Importance of Incorporating Makerspace Technology into Seymour Library (Makerspace: a Creative Space with Tools and Technology for Hands-on Making, Learning, and Collaboration)
Very important
Important
Moderately important
Slightly important
Not at all important
43
Comments on Makerspace Technology
44
How Do You Hear About Programs and Services at Seymour Library?
Friends/Family
Seymour Library website
Social Media
School
Seymour Library email blasts
Other
Prefer not to answer
45
How Do You Hear About Programs — Other
46
Is There Anything Else You Would Like Us to Know?
47
Name
48
Age Group
Under 18 years old
18-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-49 years old
50-59 years old
60-69 years old
70+ years old
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49
Email Address
example@example.com
50
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
51
In Which Community Do You Live?
Town of Clarkson
Town of Sweden
Village of Brockport
Other - please specify
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52
Community — Other
53
Address
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