Funding Priorities Survey Results (December 21, 2006 - February 14, 2007)
1. Please rank the importance of adding Additional Library Hours.
Very ImportantImportantSomewhat ImportantNot ImportantResponse Average
Weekday morning hours (before 10:00 am)
10% (84)13% (107)26% (207)51% (411)3.17
Sunday hours (where not currently available)
13% (103)26% (204)26% (204)36% (282)2.84
Saturday morning hours (before 10:00 am)
9% (75)16% (127)26% (209)48% (385)3.14
Evening hours (after 5:00 pm where not currently available)
28% (226)32% (259)18% (145)22% (177)2.34
Total Respondents  853
(skipped this question)  73
2. Please rank the importance of Library Facilities.
Very ImportantImportantSomewhat ImportantNot ImportantResponse Total
Improved and welcoming Library environments (parking, lighting, landscaping, etc.)
20% (162)33% (270)29% (241)18% (145)818
Public meeting spaces
14% (117)30% (245)33% (269)23% (189)820
Additional spaces with enhanced technology
19% (152)33% (263)28% (224)21% (167)806
Expanded seating capacity
16% (130)34% (277)31% (250)20% (160)817
Total Respondents  844
(skipped this question)  82
3. Please rank the importance of Services for Children.
Very ImportantImportantSomewhat ImportantNot ImportantResponse Total
Providing more specially trained staff to help children
19% (151)31% (250)33% (262)17% (136)799
Having more programs/events for children
21% (166)35% (282)29% (229)15% (124)801
Helping parents and caregivers prepare children for early childhood reading
27% (220)34% (273)24% (196)14% (112)801
Adding resources that help children with homework
23% (180)39% (314)25% (199)13% (105)798
Total Respondents  822
(skipped this question)  104
4. Please rank the importance of adding Additional Library Materials.
Very ImportantImportantSomewhat ImportantNot ImportantResponse Total
More copies of current books
25% (204)36% (299)27% (221)12% (97)821
More audio books on CD
22% (176)28% (225)30% (249)21% (168)818
Downloadable books, music, etc
14% (116)21% (167)28% (228)36% (292)803
Library materials in a variety of languages
8% (62)20% (159)37% (301)36% (288)810
Total Respondents  838
(skipped this question)  88
5. Please rank the importance for New or Updated Technology.
Very ImportantImportantSomewhat ImportantNot ImportantResponse Total
More public computers with Internet access in Libraries
24% (196)31% (257)27% (220)18% (148)821
Improved technology for faster, more reliable access to the Library website and catalog
44% (362)31% (256)17% (143)7% (61)822
Self-check system to expedite Library check-outs and reduce costs
24% (197)31% (259)25% (209)19% (158)823
Offering free computer classes and other informational learning opportunities
21% (176)36% (297)28% (233)14% (118)824
Total Respondents  843
(skipped this question)  83
6. Please rank the importance of Library Outreach to Special Populations.
Very ImportantImportantSomewhat ImportantNot ImportantResponse Total
Homebound/shut-in services
34% (270)38% (307)20% (161)8% (63)801
English as a Second Language (ESL) services
15% (116)31% (243)33% (257)22% (170)786
Seniors and senior care community services
28% (225)39% (315)26% (206)7% (56)802
Childcare center services
16% (126)23% (182)28% (220)32% (254)782
Total Respondents  813
(skipped this question)  113
7. Please rank the importance of Helping People and Answering Questions.
Very ImportantImportantSomewhat ImportantNot ImportantResponse Total
Specially trained staff to help people find information
38% (311)42% (342)16% (129)3% (28)810
Online access to magazines, encyclopedias and other information resources
35% (278)39% (311)18% (147)8% (65)801
Virtual access to librarians through online chat
10% (81)22% (174)35% (276)33% (258)789
Specially trained staff to help readers find books that they will enjoy reading
24% (189)31% (250)30% (240)15% (124)803
Total Respondents  821
(skipped this question)  105
8. Please select which KRL library branch you most often use:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Bainbridge Island
21%170
  Poulsbo
14%113
  Downtown Bremerton
3.5%28
  Silverdale
7.8%63
  Kingston
6.8%55
  Sylvan Way
16.7%135
  Little Boston
6.8%55
  Bookmobile/Outreach
1.1%9
  Manchester
9.8%79
  Port Orchard
12.7%103
Total Respondents  810
(skipped this question)  116