BPL Tweens 'n' Teens Survey
The Bethpage Public Library wants to make the library a better place for you. In order to do that, we want to hear your ideas. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. We really appreciate it. Thanks.
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What are your initials and your age?
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What grade are you in?
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How often do you come to the library?
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Once a week
Once a month
2-3 times a month
A few times a year
Never
What do you do when you come to the library?
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(choose all that apply)
Homework assignments
Get information for school projects
Use a computer for homework
Use a computer for school projects
Use the computer to play games, surf the Internet
Take out movies, games, or CDs
Use the wireless Internet connection
Borrow books for pleasure reading
Attend Tweens 'n' Teens programs
Hang out with friends
Other:
HOMEWORK/ PROJECTS/ INFORMATION
Where do you look for information when you do homework assignments and projects
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books and/or magazines
electronic resources (the Internet and/or databases)
Other:
How do you use the Internet to look for information?
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(check all that apply)
Google
Other search engines
Wikipedia
use databases from the library website
I don't use the Internet for information
Do you know what Tutor.com is?
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Yes
No
If you use Tutor.com, is it helpful?
Yes
No
If Tutor.com was not helpful, why not?
If you found Tutor.com helpful, would you recommend it to your friends?
Yes
No
BOOKS
How do you find books in the library?
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(check all that apply to you)
Ask a librarian
Use the online catalog
Just look on my own and hope for the best
Other:
Have you ever had trouble finding what you needed?
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Yes
No
If yes, what were you looking for and what did you do?
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What kind of books do you like to read
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(check all that apply)
Vampire
Supernatural
Fantasy
Graphic Novels
Mystery
Romance
Westerns
Science Fiction
Short Stories
Biographies
Historical Fiction
Chic Lit
Non-fiction
Other:
If you like non-fiction, what subjects are you interested in?
Please list your favorite authors
Please list your favorite series
If you have listened to a book, what format did you use?
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CD
Playaway
Digital (download)
Do you prefer
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Paperbacks
Hardcovers
Audio (CD, playaway)
Digital (download)
Doesn't matter
What books, authors, series, and/or kinds of books would you like the library to have?
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PROGRAMS
What kinds of programs have you come to at the library?
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Movies
Arts and crafts workshops
Cooking/food workshops
Homework help/study skills
How to do research for school projects
Cartooning
Babysitting workshop
None
Other:
What kinds of programs would you come to at the library?
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Movies
Arts and crafts workshops
Cooking/food workshops
Homework help/ study skills
Board Game Day
Wii Tournament
Cartooning
Babysitting Workshop
Book Discussions
I am not interested
Board Game Night
Other:
What days and times are best for you to come to a library program?
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Monday after school
Monday evening
Tuesday after school
Tuesday evening
Wednesday after school
Wednesday evening
Thursday after school
Thursday evening
Friday after school
Friday evening
Saturday morning
Saturday afternoon
Sunday afternoon
Do you go to the Betehpage Public Library website?
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Yes
No
I didn't know there is one
If you go to the website, what information do you look for?
Do you ever have trouble finding what you are looking for?
Yes
No
If you have ever looked for something the library did not have, what was it?
Do you visit the BPL Tweens 'n' Teens webpage?
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Yes
No
I didn't know there is one
What would you suggest be done to improve the BPL Tweens 'n' Teens webpage?
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Would you be more likely to attend a library program if you would receive 21st Century points for it?
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Yes
No
Not sure
Do you know what the Tweens 'n' Teens Advisory Board is?
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Yes
No
If not, and you would like to be contacted to learn more about it please give us your phone number or email address.
How do you communicate with your friends?
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(check all that apply)
IM
Text messaging
E-mail
Phone
MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
Twitter
All of the above
Other:
How do you prefer the library communicate with you?
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What do you like about your public library?
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What do you dislike about your public library?
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What would make you want to use the library more?
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(choose all that apply)
having a space just for teens that is comfortable and welcoming where I can hang out
adding more computers
adding more technology like wii, listening stations, TV, etc.
adding more magazines
adding more books
adding more music CDs, DVDs
friendlier library workers
having a cafe, vending machines, etc.
more interesting library programs and events
Other:
Please use this space if you would like to explain your answer.
What kind of "look and feel" would you like the library's "Tweens 'n' Teens area to have? How can the BPL create a space that is warm and welcoming to you and your friends?
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THANK YOU.