| The following comments were written in on survey response sheets - not pertaining to any one question in particular. | |
| Unique | CommentOther |
| 102cj | #7: Written next to the Dales choice was No - leaking roof no place for precious manuescripts etc. |
| 103SR | 1. if parking is available |
| 105SR | 13. "2" |
| 106cj | #5: Leave it alone!!#6: Exterior surroundings also checked and note on side saying our village can't afford any other costs!! |
| 106SR | 3b. We shall be moving closer. |
| 107cj | #7: Close up was written next to No Opinion |
| 107SR | 7. Also checked "new library at some other location" |
| 108cj | #6:
You already have a great breatdth of resources #11a: but no room to sit at them! #11f: depends on the person At bottom of survey was written Thank you for surveying all taxpayers! |
| 109cj | #5: Right where it is! |
| 10cj | #5: Where it is |
| 111cj | see
2 through 3a and 4 #1: Once every five years #5: No was written next to downtown center #11d&e: Never used #13: also checked was associated degree |
| 113cj | #4:
I really haven't used the library enough or attended the great programs it
has had to offer due to my own personal conflicts. #5: Brockport located outside the village and many students and children cannot get there. #7: Not down town on Bank Street. |
| 113SR | 6. also checked exterior surroundings |
| 114cj | #11a: DON"T DO COMPUTERS |
| 115cj | #5: Dales |
| 117SR | 5.
or in Village limits 7. or new library at some other location 11 e. just want more 13. also checked some college or post-secondary |
| 118cj | #1:Have
not used in the past year, but have used in years past. #3a: No Library factors are affecting decision #3b: Not Applicable - don not see any issues with Library factors. #4: I don't care if the library relocates, but I would not want to see the bulding destroyed. The Building s hould be preserved no matter wheather the library is there or not. #5: If relocate, it should remain within the village of Albion. #11: It has been toolong since I have visited the library so I caould not accurantely answer these questions. |
| 11cj | #6: Also checked Exterior surroundings and said that both physical interior and exterior are important |
| 129cj | #5:
if possible #7: Next to Dales choice: I heard roof was bad - leaks - check out |
| 130BK | Question 5 comment: Not at Newberry's. |
| 131cj | #5:
Ames Plaza #7: Great Idea written next to Dales option #6: Donations & other funding (grants) |
| 132cj | Additoinal
Comments throughout survey #1. Use often as I request many interloan books not avaible at Swan. #3a: More needed written next to hours are not convenient #5: If possible or anywhere where good space is available #7: good location - great parking - bigger space #11f: Staff helpful for interloans |
| 134BK | Question 3A Parking remark "Stinks" |
| 136BK | Question 6 comment: 1) access to shelves; 2) What good is better parking if books are hard to see. |
| 137BK | Question 6 additional answer Exterior surroundings |
| 137cj | #5:
Sufficent parking, one floor, suggestion - former Dale's #8: While I don't own propery I know that increased property taxes effect rent. |
| 138cj | #2a: Parking was written in next to slightly dissatisfied |
| 13cj | #5: Also marked within Albion Village limits |
| 144cj | #6:
Also has exterior checked too #13: also checked was high school/GED, College - Graduate Degree, College - Bachelors Degree |
| 148BK | Question 7 comment: Dale's site: This would give more space and more parking and will be accessible to walkers, What a great idea! |
| 14cj | #13: College-Bachelors Degree is also checked |
| 14SR | Question 5: with parking lot! |
| 154BK | Question
#5 comment: Albion Village limits if parking sufficient Question 11e comment: with what has been presented, would like to see more of similar programs |
| 155cj | #6: Breadth of resources also checked. |
| 161BK | Question
1 comment: Varies depending on time Question 4 comment: If this is the only way to up parking and useage, but maintain tradition of current site. Question 7 comment: Dales' only because of ample parking, possible Stull Lumber?, Most preferrable might be to save/continue current bldg for some functions less dependent on parking. Question 11a comment: not enough computers, waiting periods 11b comment: computer training, the more the better: eves and Sats. 11e comment: Excellent job with programs - a lot of work and dedication! 11f comment: I have heard several complains in community that some staff are "snotty", "rude". Staff should have in service or training in effective professional communications. |
| 16cj | #1: Twice a year #4: But maybe keep old one too old Swan Library and new Swan Strive higher Library #6: ranked all four. 1Breadth, 2 Exterior, 3 Physical, 4 Cost #7:Keep the current library as is was checked too. Is it big enough? Keep as study library use Dales for other creative Library ideas. #8: My friend Kenny Dunkle gave you just uner 1/2 million dollars you can't wait to spend it or find good use for it without asking for more. You ought to be ashamed of yourselves. No matter where you go or what you do the library is giong to no improve because of who runs it. Not enough freedom! No free access to computers ect….. #13: Some college or post secondary is checked too #14: 20,001 to 50,000 is checked too |
| 161cj | #1:
This past year before - monthly. I prevousley visited monthly but have been
very busy this past year. #11a: We have our own computer |
| 162cj | Additional
Comments: #3a: Too much gossiping #5: Where it is. People can't afford it. #6: No Increase of taxes |
| 163cj | #1:
4 or 5 times a year #3a: Nothing stops me #5: Outside the village checked also #7: We don't need a NEW ONE #8: We are sick of the taxes & the always increase in taxes ever year #13: College - Associates also checked #14: Both Retired |
| 165cj | Get
it off our taxes #5: Within Albion Village limits also checked |
| 167cj | #5:
I think its fine where it is!!! #7:Bigger isn't always better! |
| 168cj | #8: Absolutely NO Our school taxes are way too high for our area wit no big companies here. Our taxes for the Library are lumped with them. We seniors cannot do this anymore Please Listen! |
| 168SR | 8. .43 is not a slight tax increase. It's a 36% tax increase and I already pay high taxes. |
| 169cj | #7: also checked was keep library as is |
| 16SR | Question 5: Stay at same location. |
| 172cj | #13: College - Bachelors also checked |
| 172SR | 11 e. I think you should have more. |
| 173cj | #1:
Children use all of above #6: A pissible link computer were to library to State Colleges for advance home studies in Foreign Languages, businesses, Ect. #8: revalued raise this year 2007 #13: Also checked were High School/GED and Some high school |
| 174cj | #13: College - Associates checked also |
| 174SR | 5.
also checked within village limits with "either" 11 d. (Can have items sent from other branches which is ok for me.) |
| 175BK | Question
2a comment: Satisfied with central location, not the parking or small
building Question 2c comment: Lots of great programs! Question 3a comment: The surroundings are uncomfortable - extremely crowded Question 8 comment: Also interested in other fund-raising options Question 11b comment: Need more regularly scheduled beginner, intermediate and advanced classes Question 11c comment: (Access to resource databases) Haven't known it was available…! Question 11e comment: There's always something great going on in a wide variety of interests. Question 11f comment: Very friendly helpful staff - Thank you! Question 12 comment: but the other five who grew up were helped raised by Swan Library books! |
| 175cj | #8:
Through school taxes and county tax. What about those who don't pay taxes?
And we don't get an increase in our income. #11b: Not your job #12: 2 people in house and in agreement. #14: Next to more than $80,000 in this county? Ha |
| 178BK | Question 2b comment: too crowded |
| 17cj | #5: Within Albion Village Limits was also checked |
| 180BK2 | Question
5 comment: Anything bigger and more accessible Question 7 comment: or Old Ames Store |
| 184BK | Question 6 additional answer: Cost containment |
| 189BK2 | Question
7 comment: No need to move keep the great historic site - move the rock and
build on if needed. Be satisfied with what you have it is a great place. You cannot replace it. |
| 193BK | Question
4 comment: Get everything on one
floor Question 5 comment: Dales |
| 193SR | 11 bracket around b, c, d - just not enough room |
| 195BK | Question 7 comment: and possibly add-on. |
| 196SR | 11
a & b Please see written comments. 1. less than once a month, more than once a year |
| 199SR | 6.
You've given no information to determine if its even feasible to keep the
library open. 8. How many different people visit the library each year? Let people who use it pay a fee instead of raising taxes again! |
| 19SR | Question
5 - How about Dales? Question 11 a: Do not use Question 11 b: No training. Question 11 f: Librarians very helpful. |
| 1BK | #4:
I am undecided. The taxpayer in me says I can live with the little
inconvenieces. But I do think others might use the library more in a roomier
location with more convenient parking. I've never been impressed with
"new" but most people are, and I do think a roomier location would
be much nicer for the employees. #5: if Dales is considered Downtown Center; otherwise within village limits. |
| 1SR | 1.
also checked once a month 5. Also checked Within village limits 6. also checked breadth of resources |
| 201SR | #7 impossible to pick only one Ames Plaza would have been a good site - Dales site is good also. Parking is essential. |
| 204BK | Question
2c comment: Books are missing from Adult Non Fiction Question 3a comment: Surroundings uncomfortable: especially in Children's Library - very crowded. Question 5 comment: Dales! Question 11c comment: At home access can be trying. |
| 205SR | 5.
I would use it whereever it is located. 6. They're all important - difficult to choose |
| 211BK | Question 6 comment: Exterior surroundings as important as interior space. |
| 212BK2 | Question
6 added answer: Exterior surroundings and Services Question 8 comment: What about the inheritence from Kenn?? |
| 216cj | #6: Also checked was Exterior surroundings and Breadth of resources. |
| 217cj | #6: Also checked was Exterior Surroundings. |
| 218BK | Question 1 comment: Never use "anymore" |
| 218cj | #6: Also checked was Exterior Surroundings. |
| 21SR | Question 5; Dales |
| 222cj | #5:
Next to Downtown Center it reads No! Still parking issues. #7: Next to Dales's option it reads Good Idea! #8: Only if the survey shows that a lot more people would use the library. If not I would rather see it stay in the same place than raise taxes. |
| 224BK | Question 6 additional answer: Exterior Surroundings |
| 226cj | #4:
See #7 below - keep library in same location. #8: A new location for the Library will mean a more substantial increase in the future property taxes than the .45 per $1000 as quoted above and as a property tax payer, I cannot this increase on my fixed income |
| 227cj | #5:
unless you can expand and add parking @ current location #13: College - Associates also marked |
| 229BK | Question 6 additional choice: Exterior Surroundings |
| 22cj | #5:
at school #6: school |
| 233BK | Question
4 comment: Although I love the building, you need more space. Question 11 Satisfaction Customer Service comment: Especially with Grace Kent Additional Comment at end of survey: I do not like the set up of your survey. You should start positive and grow negative. I accidentally said I was dissatisfied with Grace Kent and I am extremely satisfied with her! |
| 234BK | Question 6 additional answer exterior surroundings |
| 234cj | #4:
Next to Yes was written to small for books #5: On Ridge Road was written in #9: Kent was written in |
| 237cj | #6: Exterior and Cost also checked |
| 238cj | #4: I love the building |
| 239BK | Question 1 alternate answer: uses Swan library several times a year |
| 239cj | #5: Where it is |
| 241cj | #5: We are happy with the current Library |
| 242cj | #8:
Please get real. For half a million dollars a year you should already have a
top notch facility. Try zero based budgetting. Try staff layoffs #11d: Too Many. Focus on books there is a local DVD store but not a book store. 11e: Too Many |
| 243cj | #8: But not for a new location |
| 244cj | #5:
It should stay where it it in town because there are a lot of people that
don't drive on walking distance #8: We pay enough on taxes #9: down the street from library. |
| 24cj | #11: a want more, d. want more, e. want more |
| 252BK | Question
5 comment to Swan Library location: "Where is it now" Question 11b comment: Didn't know they had training |
| 25cj | #6: Exterior and Cost also checked |
| 25SR | Question
2 c - "Programs" is circled Question 6 - "Exterior surroundings" was also selected. |
| 263BK | 1.
Very impressed with number and content of programs for adults and children,
educational, musical, artistic and recreational 2. Am dissappointed with books taken out of circulation 3. Parking would make it much easier to utilize many resources and progr |
| 26cj | #3a: at times written next to Parking not convenient |
| 26SR | Question 10: also entered College - bachelors degree - 1 person |
| 277SR | 5.
or within Albion Village limits 6. also checked "Exterior surroundings" |
| 278SR | 4.
I like the old building - How about annexing to next building. 5. open to best selection |
| 279SR | 5.
Right where it is 13. also checked High School/GED |
| 27cj | #13: Some college or Post-secondary also checked |
| 27SR | 3b.
Currently do not use but would begin (2nd ans.) 5 also checked Within Village limits 11b. Would Love a daytime program |
| 280SR | 12. I'm 90 |
| 282SR | 6.
Wonderful staff (already present) 11 f. SUPERIOR |
| 28SR | 5.
also checked within village limits 6. also checked exterior surroundings and breadth of resources |
| 293SR | 13. also answered "some high school or post secondary " and "college - bachelors degree" |
| 295SR | 6. also answered "exterior surroundings" |
| 298SR | 4.
definitely! 5. somewhere close to downtown, easy walking for people in town 6. also marked exterior surroundings with note: "Can't decide" |
| 29cj | #13: College - Associated Degree also checked. |
| 2cj | #4:
Because of it's small size only #5: keep it in the same downtown vicinity #7: this is a great location! #11: I really like the costumed children's characters (Berenstein Bears, Strawberry Shortcake etc.) |
| 301SR | 1. 3-4/year |
| 302SR | 4.
depend where 6. also checked cost containment 11 a. do use |
| 303SR | 11.
e We don't go out in evening- 13. V. DiLaura 2 years part time R.I.T Rochester, 2 years part time Brockport Norma DiLaura Masters Degree in Guidance Bachelors Degree in Business and Social Studies P.S. We are deeply grateful for home delivery of library books and magazines. You are generous and precious folks. N. & V. Di Laura |
| 306SR | 14. N/A |
| 307SR | 1.
5-6 times / year 5. Anywhere that would give the needed space & parking not downtown 6. Too hard to choose. Each of these are essential components 7 should be given equal consideration. Note at end: I have used the Swan for almost 50 years& some of my most cherished memories of childhood are the weekly visits. It saddens my heart that the building has become too small to meet the needs of our community and I am concerned that it remain a viable, vital part of the community in the future. I wish wisdom to the people making these decisions that our old building be preserved we look to the future to make a new library a center for community activity in Albion - Good Luck - |
| 308SR | 14. Not applicable What is the annual income of a Board member? The question has no purpose on a "survey" of this type. |
| 30cj | #7: Have you checked out the Webster site - it's in an old store |
| 310SR | 7. also checked keep current library as is. 9. and in Town of Carlton. 11 a. Computer should be moved into front room they're pack ridiculous! Fill that area with books. 11 b. didn't know it was even offered. 11 d. why compete with the video stores - buy |
| 311SR | 5.
Dales Supermarket 13. Nursing LPN |
| 313SR | 6. also checked exterior surroundings |
| 314SR | 1. 2 X's by the "once a year" answer |
| 316SR | 12. by 6-10 year old children "1 grandchild" |
| 317SR | 8.
If you do it right 14. long term disability |
| 31cj | #6:
also checked Exterior #7: also check keep current library and renovate as possible |
| 325SR | 6. also checked Exterior surroundings and Cost containment |
| 32cj | #5: has Dales written in next to within village limits |
| 32SR | 4.
Only if existing library is used for something 7. If old building is used for something |
| 331SR | 6. Also checked Exterior Surroundings |
| 336SR | 1. or more |
| 337SR | 11a.
Never used 11b. Never attended 11c. Never used 11e. Wish for more variety 11f. Great staff 1. once a week - winter, once a month - summer 2b. Access to shelves underlined |
| 347SR | 5.
Dales store very good location 6. checked all four boxes |
| 349SR | 11b. Also checked slightly satisfied |
| 34SR | 6.
No point in using the library if these things are not in place BUT you have
to be able to get there somehow - parking would be a bonus! 11. Why are negative items listed first? Note on page 1. The Annual meeting was an insult - shouldn't board members occasionally make use of the library?!* |
| 350SR | 13. + next to Bachelors degree |
| 351SR | 1.
or more 11c. Access circled end note: Your library has a long way to go to meet the services of both the Lee Whedon and Richmond Libraries. |
| 356SR | 5. Dales Market - plenty of space to park easy for wheelchair people to use |
| 359SR | 4.
also checked "no with note: depends on availability of funds and
location of a new facility 6. also checked cost containment |
| 362SR | 11 a & b don't use |
| 366SR | 7.yes. Yes |
| 368SR | The
Library does a fabulous job with programs and specxial events. My major
concerns are (see question #6) 6 also checked exterior surroundings 1st page wrote "inappropriate" next to Judy Christopher, Lynne Philipps, Mitzi Peglow and Dele Theodorakos |
| 369SR | 6. also checked exterior surroundings and breadth of resources |
| 36cj | #11a:
Too many #11e: Too many |
| 36SR | Note
from page 1 - Thank you for surveying the community for our input. We
appreciate it. I hope results are shared with the community. 5. I would prefer we use buildings already established. -Preferably downtown but not necessarily "center" maybe K of C or Ames? 7. Possibly combine the extra space with the Albion Betterment Committee or Literacy Volunteers 8. -do you consider the number of staff to be excessive? It seems like 8 staff for the number of houras open is too much. This may help to keep down cost. |
| 37SR | 2b
They seem to be sitting on books! 2c no room 5 Within walking distance of the school 8 Depends on how monies are allocated "fiscal responsibility" 7. This is hard to answer with no cost data 6 on ONE level 11 b did not know of this program 11f Ms. Rudnicky does a STELLAR job! A+ 13 Why do you need to know this? 14. Why do you need to know this? I have a problem with the attitude some of the Board members have. One commented in front of me "Welfare does not belong in the Historic District [of Albion]" Nice attitude for a board member of a library that serves this community. |
| 39cj | #3b:
Why not have a space where use would be there with no changes - questions 3a
and 3b are slanted #5: How about where now located just fine #6: How about service are fine #8: I worry about accountabilty of money received now #14: Why is this of any importance Questions are poorly done. All slanted to some of the boards thinking. |
| 40SR | 1.
Every three months 2. a. Parking a problem, entrances inconvenient. 2. c. checked both mostly dissatisfied and slightly dissatisfied with a connecting mark 7. Would be nice (by Dales answer) 11 c. ? 11. e. not well advertised. |
| 44cj | #13: High School/GED also marked |
| 45cj | #1:
Several times a year #5: or No Opinion #7: only if necessary to move #11b: would like it! As I cannot use them. |
| 46cj | #5:
if possible BUT if there is aperfect space just outside that might work #6: This was a hard question for me it was 50/50 between 1&2 #11e: but with more funds would enjoy more #11f: everyone of the staff is great |
| 46SR | 8. absolutely NOT - 38% increase is NOT a slight increase |
| 48cj | #14: NOT A NECESSARY QUESTION FOR A PUBLIC LIBRARY! |
| 48SR | 11. The following is based on past experiences at the library. |
| 4cj | #6: All choices were checked |
| 53cj | #14: This quiestion is inappropiate - what does it have to do with making Swan Library the best it can be? Annual household income none of your business |
| 54SR | 4.
The building is beautiful, but limited in space and parking 6. checked also Exterior surroundings with note: they are both equally important to me |
| 55SR | 11 a. have own computer |
| 56cj | #5: Also checked was within Albion Village limits |
| 56SR | 11
b. Never used 11 d. no usage 11 e. Never used |
| 57cj | #6: Also Cost Containment was checked |
| 57SR | 6. also checked exterior surroundings |
| 59cj | #5:
Right where it is #6: maintain it's comfy, hometown flavor. |
| 62cj | #1:
Once a week had spring, fall and winter written in Once every couple of weeks was also checked with summer written next to it #6: Had circled access to shelves and convenient parking |
| 62SR | 5.
Anywhere that is flat 6. checked physical space, exterior surroundings and breadth of resources 7. note: Am. Legion or near Save -a -Lot 8. You had money left to library |
| 63cj | #6: Exterior surroundings had close second written next to it |
| 63SR | 5.
remain at current location, no need to spend more taxpayers dollars! 6. DO NOT move! |
| 65SR | 9. The Bridges area |
| 66SR | 6. also checked "cost containment" |
| 71SR | 5.
in another town 6. What it cost us for a library 8. give us a break, can't afford any more money It's not worth all the extra money we pay on our taxes |
| 72BK | Question 7 comment: Keep current library and renovate - Waste of money |
| 72SR | 3
a checked "hours are not convenient" with note: in summer 5. within walking distance of most people in the village like it is now 6. no one will use a library they can't get to 11. a I do not use 11.b. I do not use 11. f Staff is often helpful and even says hello to my children in the community (away from the library) |
| 73BK | Question 7 comment: Possible other location Legion. |
| 74SR | 4.
(Barre) 5. (more in the country) |
| 76SR | 6. hard to decide 1 or 2 |
| 77BK | Question 6 also answered Exterior surroundings |
| 79SR | 12. older - much older |
| 7cj | #1:
Once every couple of weeks was checked too. #6: Exterior Surroundings was checked too. |
| 80BK | Question 7 additional answer Cost containment. |
| 83SR | 6. checked all 4 boxes |
| 84SR | 6. Also marked Exterior surroundings |
| 89BK | Question 7 additional answer: Other location - In Albion |
| 8SR | Question 14 (none of your business) |
| 90BK | Question 7 comment: Parking! No green space |
| 91BK | Question
6 additional answers: Exterior Surroundings and Breadth of resources Question 11a &b comment: We own computer |