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BYRON LIBRARY STUDY

community survey overview


11 December 2018
library study

3 phase study:
✦ Phase 1: assess the will of the community.
* go / no-go decision to proceed with Phase 2
✦ Phase 2: develop a compelling vision.
✦ Phase 3: position + market the project.
phase 1 goal

assess the will of the Byron community:

1) do they want a public library?


2) if yes, are they willing to support
increased taxes?
survey criteria

✦ identify current library usage in community


✦ identify barriers and incentives to library usage
✦ only City of Byron residents saw $ question
✦ short & sweet; less than 10 questions
✦ less than 2 minutes to complete
✦ option to write comments
✦ analog & digital formats
survey questions

Q1. Do you live within the city limits of Byron (i.e., do you have City water and sewer service)?
(check one)

Q2. How often do you use a public library facility? (Check the option closest to your use.)

Q3. If you ARE a regular library user, which facility do you use most? (Check one).

Q4. If you ARE NOT a regular library user, what would attract you to use a library?
(Check all that apply.)

Q5. Byron City Council wants to know if you are interested in having a community library in
Byron. Do you think a library located within the city would benefit the community? (Check one.)

Q6. What is the most you are willing to increase your property taxes per month to bring a
community library to Byron? (Check one.)
promotion / outreach
analog + digital formats
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680 Byron Main Court NE
Byron, MN 55920

Byron City Council wants to know whether a community library


would be a welcome addition to our city. This survey is critical to
understanding our residents’ perspective.
We value your opinion—thank you for contributing!
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Prefer to answer online? Please see:
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Byron, MN, 55920
1. DoyoulivewithinthecitylimitsofByron(i.e.,doyouhaveCity
waterandsewerservice)?(checkone)
Yes
No
Survey continues on the other side...

2.Howoftendoyouuseapubliclibraryfacility?(Checktheoption Access to particular collections (e.g., foreign languages, local his-


closest to your use.) tory, business, DVDs).
Daily Nothing will increase my use of a library.
Weekly Other (please list): ________________________________________________
Monthly N/A (I am a regular library user.)
1-5 times per year
I am not a library user 5. Byron City Council wants to know if you are interested in having a
communitylibraryinByron.Doyouthinkalibrarylocatedwithin
3.IfyouAREaregularlibraryuser,whichfacilitydoyouusemost? thecitywouldbenefitthecommunity?(Checkone.)
(Checkone.) Yes, a library in Byron would benefit community members
Rochester Public Library of all ages.
Bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library No, the bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library is suffi-
Kasson Library cient library service for Byron.
N/A (I am not a library user) Not sure. I would like to know more about library service in the
Other (please list):_________________________________________________ 21st century.
Undecided.
4.IfyouARENOTaregularlibraryuser,whatwouldattractyouto
usealibrary?(Checkallthatapply.) 6. What is the most you are willing to increase your property taxes per
Proximity to library services. monthtobringacommunitylibrarytoByron?(Checkone.)
Regular access to library staff (e.g., readers advisory service, $40.00
research, and job readiness resources). $30.00
A safe place for community members to read, study, socialize, $20.00
and hold meetings. $10.00
Opportunity for outdoor learning, gathering, play, and reading. Nothing—Byron does not need a library.
Library programs (e.g., cultural and civic programs, author talks,
and story-time events). Please return by mail or deposit in City of Byron payment box at City Hall
Access to the latest and greatest technology. priortoNovember30,2018.
Opportunities for hands-on learning (e.g., tinker/maker activities,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
crafts, and educational activities).
ResultsofthissurveywillbepostedontheCity’swebsiteinDecember2018.

postcard—mailed and hand-delivered online survey—access via website and FB links


results
response rate

893 total responses (550 postcard, 343 online)

855 respondents from Byron residents


24.8% resident response rate (average is 10-15%)
well-promoted: sustained input through life of survey

*note: the data following only considers Byron resident responses


a few highlights
✦ 50% of respondents in favor of creating a community library
✦ 40% of respondents think bookmobile is just fine
✦ 20% of non-user respondents favor creating a community library
✦ Frequency of current library use cited:
- 284 are non-users (33%)
- 243 use a library1-5 times per year (28%)
- 201 are monthly library users (24%)
- 125 are weekly library users (15%)
✦ Biggest driver to higher use: proximity to a library
✦ Of regular library users, 45% use Rochester’s library (not bookmobile)
✦ 25% of responders state nothing would cause an increase in library use.
✦ 25% of respondents are willing to increase taxes by $10/month
note: 3% margin of error typical for survey this size (approx 27 responses)
Q1
Do you live within the city limits of Byron (i.e., do you have City
water and sewer service)? (check one)

City of Byron Community Library survey

Q1 Do you live within the city limits of Byron (i.e., do you have City water and sewer service)?
(check one)
Answered: 893 Skipped: 0

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 95.74% 855

No 4.26% 38

TOTAL 893
Q2
How often do you use a public library facility?
City of Byron Community Library survey
(Check the option closest to your use.)
Q2 How often do you use a public library facility? (Check the option closest to your use.)
Answered: 855 Skipped: 38

Daily
Weekly
Daily
Weekly
I am not a library
user
I am not a library
user

Monthly

Monthly

1-5 times per year

1-5 times per year


ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Daily 0.23% 2

Weekly 14.62% 125

Monthly 23.51% 201

1-5 times per year 28.42% 243

I am not a library user 33.22% 284

TOTAL 855
Q3
If you ARE a regular library user, which facility do you use most? City of Byron Community Library survey

(CheckQ3 one).
If you ARE a regular library user, which facility do you use most? (Check one).
Answered: 854 Skipped: 39

Rochester
Public Library

N/A (I am not
a library user)

Bookmobile
provided by...

Kasson Library

Other (please
list)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Rochester Public Library 44.61% 381

N/A (I am not a library user) 31.26% 267

Bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library 12.88% 110

Kasson Library 6.56% 56

Other (please list) 4.68% 40

TOTAL 854

# OTHER (PLEASE LIST) DATE


1 Zumbrota Library 11/28/2018 6:29 PM
Q3
If you ARE a regular library user, which facility do you use most?
(as answered by WEEKLY library users) City of Byron Community Library survey

Q3 If you ARE a regular library user, which facility do you use most? (Check one).
Answered: 125 Skipped: 0

Q2: Weekly

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Rochester Public Library Bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library


Kasson Library N/A (I am not a library user) Other (please list)

ROCHESTER PUBLIC BOOKMOBILE PROVIDED BY ROCHESTER KASSON N/A (I AM NOT A OTHER (PLEASE TOTAL
LIBRARY PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY LIBRARY USER) LIST)
Q2: Weekly 55.20% 28.00% 13.60% 0.00% 3.20% 100.00%
69 35 17 0 4 125
Total 69 35 17 0 4 125
Respondents
Q3
If you ARE a regular library user, which facility do you use most?
City of Byron Community Library survey
(as answered by MONTHLY library users)
Q3 If you ARE a regular library user, which facility do you use most? (Check one).
Answered: 201 Skipped: 0

Q2: Monthly

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Rochester Public Library Bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library


Kasson Library N/A (I am not a library user) Other (please list)

ROCHESTER PUBLIC BOOKMOBILE PROVIDED BY ROCHESTER KASSON N/A (I AM NOT A OTHER (PLEASE TOTAL
LIBRARY PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY LIBRARY USER) LIST)
Q2: Monthly 70.65% 15.92% 9.45% 0.50% 3.48% 100.00%
142 32 19 1 7 201
Total 142 32 19 1 7 201
Respondents
Q3
If you ARE a regular library user, which facility do you use most?
City of Byron Community Library survey
(as answered by 1-5x/YEAR library users)
Q3 If you ARE a regular library user, which facility do you use most? (Check one).
Answered: 243 Skipped: 0

Q2: 1-5 times


per year

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Rochester Public Library Bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library


Kasson Library N/A (I am not a library user) Other (please list)

ROCHESTER PUBLIC BOOKMOBILE PROVIDED BY ROCHESTER KASSON N/A (I AM NOT A OTHER (PLEASE TOTAL
LIBRARY PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY LIBRARY USER) LIST)
Q2: 1-5 times 64.61% 16.46% 8.23% 6.17% 4.53% 100.00%
per year 157 40 20 15 11 243
Total 157 40 20 15 11 243
Respondents
Q3
libraries used

✦ Rochester
✦ Mayo
✦ Kasson
✦ Burnsville
✦ Madonna Summit
✦ Owatonna
✦ Faribault
✦ Shoreview
✦ Libby
✦ Bradenton, FL
Q3
If you ARE a regular library user, which facility do you use most?

KEY FINDING:
49% of ALL RESPONDENTS PREFER A
LIBRARY BUILDING OVER THE
BOOKMOBILE

Weekly user: 76 using Rochester or Kasson


Monthly user: 161 using Rochester or Kasson
1-5x/Year user: 177 using Rochester or Kasson
Not a user: 29 using Rochester or Kasson
443 total (49.6% of respondents)
City of Byron Community Library survey
Q4
IfQ4you
If you ARE NOT
ARE NOT a regular library user,
a regular what user,
library would attract
whatyou to use aattract
would library? (Check
you all
that apply.)
to use a library? (Check all that apply.) Answered: 852 Skipped: 41

N/A (I am a
regular libr...

Proximity to
library...

Nothing will
increase my ...

A safe place
for communit...

Library
programs (e....

Opportunities
for hands-on...

Opportunity
for outdoor...

Access to the
latest and...

Access to
particular...

Regular access
to library...

Other (please
list)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Q4
If you ARE NOT a regular library user, what would attract you
to use a library? (Check all that apply.)

City of Byron Community Library survey


ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Proximity to library services. 29.34% 250

Regular access to library staff (e.g., readers advisory service, research, and job readiness resources). 8.69% 74

A safe place for community members to read, study, socialize, and hold meetings. 23.36% 199

Opportunity for outdoor learning, gathering, play, and reading. 15.26% 130

Library programs (e.g., cultural and civic programs, author talks, and story-time events). 19.60% 167

Access to the latest and greatest technology. 12.79% 109

Opportunities for hands-on learning (e.g., tinker/maker activities, crafts and educational activities). 16.55% 141

Access to particular collections (e.g., foreign languages, local history, business, DVDs). 9.74% 83

Nothing will increase my use of a library. 24.65% 210

N/A (I am a regular library user). 32.04% 273

Other (please list) 5.75% 49

Total Respondents: 852

# OTHER (PLEASE LIST) DATE


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Q4 Q2: I am not a

If you ARE NOT a regular library user, what would attract you library user

to use a library? City of Byron Community Library survey

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Q2: I am not a
library user

Proximity to library services.


Regular access to library staff (e.g., readers advisory service, research, and job readine...
A safe place for community members to read, study, socialize, and hold meetings.
Opportunity for outdoor learning, gathering, play, and reading.
Library programs (e.g., cultural and civic programs, author talks, and story-time events).
Access to the latest and greatest technology.
Opportunities for hands-on learning (e.g., tinker/maker activities, crafts and educat...
Access to particular collections (e.g., foreign languages, local history, business, DVDs).
Nothing will increase my use of a library. N/A (I am a regular library user).
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Other (please list)
City of Byron Community Library survey
PROXIMITY REGULAR A SAFE OPPORTUNITY LIBRARY ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES ACCESS TO NOTHING N/A (I AM OTHER TOTAL
TO ACCESS TO PLACE FOR FOR PROGRAMS THE LATEST FOR HANDS-ON 2/3
PARTICULAR WILL A (PLEASE
LIBRARY
Proximity LIBRARY
to library services. COMMUNITY OUTDOOR (E.G., AND LEARNING (E.G., COLLECTIONS INCREASE REGULAR LIST)
SERVICES.
Regular access to librarySTAFF (E.G.,
staff (e.g., MEMBERS
readers advisory LEARNING,
service, research, and job readine... CULTURAL GREATEST TINKER/MAKER (E.G., MY USE LIBRARY
READERS
A safe place for community TO READ,
members to read, study, GATHERING,
socialize, and hold meetings. AND CIVIC TECHNOLOGY. ACTIVITIES, FOREIGN OF A USER).
Opportunity for outdoorADVISORY STUDY,
learning, gathering, play, and reading. PLAY, AND PROGRAMS, CRAFTS AND LANGUAGES, LIBRARY.
SERVICE,
Library programs (e.g., cultural SOCIALIZE,
and civic programs, author talks, andREADING.
story-time events). AUTHOR EDUCATIONAL LOCAL
Access to the latest and RESEARCH,
greatest technology. AND HOLD TALKS, AND ACTIVITIES). HISTORY,
AND JOB MEETINGS. STORY-TIME BUSINESS,
Opportunities for hands-on learning (e.g., tinker/maker activities, crafts and educat...
READINESS EVENTS). DVDS).
Access to particular collections (e.g., foreign languages, local history, business, DVDs).
RESOURCES).
Nothing will increase my use of a library. N/A (I am a regular library user).
Q2: I am not Other (please
17.31%
list) 6.36% 17.67% 10.25% 12.72% 12.72% 12.72% 7.77% 54.42% 13.07% 8.48% 173.50%
a library user 49 18 50 29 36 36 36 22 154 37 24 491
Total 49 18 50 29 36 36 36 22 154 37 24 283
Respondents
2/3
Q4
If you ARE NOT a regular library user, what would attract you
to use a library?

KEY FINDING:
54% of NON-USER RESPONDENTS
STATE THAT NOTHING WOULD
ATTRACT THEM TO USE A LIBRARY

154 of 283 total non-user respondents


Q4
If you ARE NOT a regular library user, what would attract you
to use a library?

KEY FINDING:
42% of 1-5x/YEAR USE RESPONDENTS
STATE THAT PROXIMITY TO LIBRARY
SERVICES WOULD ATTRACT THEM
TO USE A LIBRARY MORE OFTEN

101 of 243 total 1-5x/year user respondents


Q4
If you ARE NOT a regular library user, what would attract you
to use a library?

KEY FINDING:
29% of ALL RESPONDENTS STATE
THAT PROXIMITY TO LIBRARY
SERVICES WOULD ATTRACT THEM
TO USE A LIBRARY MORE OFTEN

Weekly user: 29% Proximity, 24% Safe Place, 23% Programs, 22% Outdoor, 20% Hands-on Learning
Monthly user: 32% Proximity, 28% Safe Place, 21% Programs, 17% Outdoor, 16% Hands-on Learning
1-5x/Year user: 42% Proximity, 26% Safe Place, 25% Programs, 21% Nothing, 20% Hands-on Learning
Not a user: 54% Nothing, 18% Safe Place, 17% Proximity
Q4
If you ARE NOT a regular library user, what would attract you
to use a library?

KEY FINDING:
TOP RESPONSES TO INCREASED LIBRARY USE
(ACROSS ALL GROUPS):

1. PROXIMITY TO LIBRARY SERVICES


2. SAFE PLACE TO READ/STUDY/SOCIALIZE/MEET
3. PROGRAMS (CULTURAL, CIVIC, STORYTIME, ETC.)

Weekly user: 29% Proximity, 24% Safe Place, 23% Programs, 22% Outdoor, 20% Hands-on Learning
Monthly user: 32% Proximity, 28% Safe Place, 21% Programs, 17% Outdoor, 16% Hands-on Learning
1-5x/Year user: 42% Proximity, 26% Safe Place, 25% Programs, 21% Nothing, 20% Hands-on Learning
Not a user: 54% Nothing, 18% Safe Place, 17% Proximity
Q5
Byron City Council wants to know if you are interested in
City of Byron Community Library survey
having a community library in Byron. Do you think a library
Q5 Byron City Council wants to know if you are interested in having a community library in
located
Byron. Dowithin
you think the city
a library would
located within benefit the
the city would community?
benefit the community? (Check one.)
(Check one.) Answered: 851 Skipped: 42

Yes, a library
in Byron wou...

No, the
bookmobile...

Not sure. I
would like t...

Undecided.

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes, a library in Byron would benefit community members of all ages. 49.71% 423

No, the bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library is sufficient library service for Byron. 40.42% 344

Not sure. I would like to know more about library service in the 21st century. 5.41% 46

Undecided. 4.47% 38

TOTAL 851
City of Byron Community Library survey
Q5
Q5 Byron City Council wants to know if you are interested in having a community library in
Do you
Byron. think
Do you thinkaa library located
library located within
within the the
city would citythewould
benefit benefit
community? (Check one.)
the community? (answered by NON-USERS) Answered: 283 Skipped: 1

Q2: I am not a
library user

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Yes, a library in Byron would benefit community members of all ages.


No, the bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library is sufficient library service for ...
Not sure. I would like to know more about library service in the 21st century.
Undecided.

YES, A LIBRARY IN BYRON NO, THE BOOKMOBILE PROVIDED BY NOT SURE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW UNDECIDED. TOTAL
WOULD BENEFIT COMMUNITY ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY IS SUFFICIENT MORE ABOUT LIBRARY SERVICE IN
MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. LIBRARY SERVICE FOR BYRON. THE 21ST CENTURY.
Q2: I am not 19.79% 67.84% 4.95% 7.42% 100.00%
a library user 56 192 14 21 283
City of Byron Community Library survey
Q5
Q5 Byron City Council wants to know if you are interested in having a community library in
Do you think a library located within the city would benefit
Byron. Do you think a library located within the city would benefit the community? (Check one.)
the community? (answered by 1-5x/YEAR library users) Answered: 242 Skipped: 1

Q2: 1-5 times


per year

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Yes, a library in Byron would benefit community members of all ages.


No, the bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library is sufficient library service for ...
Not sure. I would like to know more about library service in the 21st century.
Undecided.

YES, A LIBRARY IN BYRON NO, THE BOOKMOBILE PROVIDED BY NOT SURE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW UNDECIDED. TOTAL
WOULD BENEFIT COMMUNITY ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY IS SUFFICIENT MORE ABOUT LIBRARY SERVICE IN
MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. LIBRARY SERVICE FOR BYRON. THE 21ST CENTURY.
Q2: 1-5 51.65% 37.19% 7.44% 3.72% 100.00%
times per 125 90 18 9 242
year
City of Byron Community Library survey

Q5Q5 Byron City Council wants to know if you are interested in having a community library in
DoByron.
youDothink
you think a library located within the city would benefit the community? (Check
a library located one.) within the city would benefit
the community? (answered by MONTHLY library users) Answered: 199 Skipped: 2

Q2: Monthly

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Yes, a library in Byron would benefit community members of all ages.


No, the bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library is sufficient library service for ...
Not sure. I would like to know more about library service in the 21st century.
Undecided.

YES, A LIBRARY IN BYRON NO, THE BOOKMOBILE PROVIDED BY NOT SURE. I WOULD LIKE TO UNDECIDED. TOTAL
WOULD BENEFIT COMMUNITY ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY IS KNOW MORE ABOUT LIBRARY
MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. SUFFICIENT LIBRARY SERVICE FOR SERVICE IN THE 21ST CENTURY.
BYRON.
Q2: Monthly 70.85% 21.11% 5.53% 2.51% 100.00%
141 42 11 5 199
Total 141 42 11 5 199
Respondents
City of Byron Community Library survey
Q5
Q5 Byron City Council wants to know if you are interested in having a community library in
Do you
Byron. think
Do you thinkaa library located
library located within
within the the
city would citythewould
benefit benefit
community? (Check one.)
the community? (answered by WEEKLY library users) Answered: 125 Skipped: 0

Q2: Weekly

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Yes, a library in Byron would benefit community members of all ages.


No, the bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library is sufficient library service for ...
Not sure. I would like to know more about library service in the 21st century.
Undecided.

YES, A LIBRARY IN BYRON NO, THE BOOKMOBILE PROVIDED BY NOT SURE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW UNDECIDED. TOTAL
WOULD BENEFIT COMMUNITY ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY IS SUFFICIENT MORE ABOUT LIBRARY SERVICE IN
MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. LIBRARY SERVICE FOR BYRON. THE 21ST CENTURY.
Q2: Weekly 79.20% 16.00% 2.40% 2.40% 100.00%
99 20 3 3 125
Q5
Do you think a library located within the city would benefit
the community?

KEY FINDING:
AMONG RESPONDENTS THAT CLASSIFY
THEMSELVES AS NON-USERS, 20% SUPPORT
BRINGING A LIBRARY TO BYRON
Q5
Do you think a library located within the city would benefit
the community?

KEY FINDING:
AMONG RESPONDENTS THAT CLASSIFY
THEMSELVES AS A 1-5x/YEAR USER, 52% SUPPORT
BRINGING A LIBRARY TO BYRON
Q5
Do you think a library located within the city would benefit
the community?

KEY FINDING:
AMONG RESPONDENTS THAT CLASSIFY
THEMSELVES AS A 1-5x/YEAR USER, 52% SUPPORT
BRINGING A LIBRARY TO BYRON
Q6
What is the most you are willing to increase your property City of Byron Community Library survey

taxes per month to bring a community library to Byron?


Q6 What is the most you are willing to increase your property taxes per month to bring a
(Check one.) community library to Byron? (Check one.)
Answered: 844 Skipped: 49

$40.00

$30.00

$20.00

$10.00

Nothing—Byron
does not nee...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

$40.00 8.65% 73

$30.00 4.86% 41

$20.00 15.76% 133

$10.00 25.71% 217

Nothing—Byron does not need a library. 45.02% 380

TOTAL 844
Q6
What is the most you are willing to increase your property
taxes per month to bring a community library to Byron? City of Byron Community Library survey

(as answered by 1-5x/YEAR users)


Q6 What is the most you are willing to increase your property taxes per month to bring a
community library to Byron? (Check one.)
Answered: 241 Skipped: 2

Q2: 1-5 times


per year

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00


Nothing—Byron does not need a library.

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 NOTHING—BYRON DOES NOT NEED A LIBRARY. TOTAL
Q2: 1-5 times per year 7.47% 4.98% 17.43% 30.29% 39.83% 100.00%
18 12 42 73 96 241
Total Respondents 18 12 42 73 96 241
Q6
What is the most you are willing to increase your property
taxes per month to bring a community library to Byron? City of Byron Community Library survey

(as answered by MONTHLY users)


Q6 What is the most you are willing to increase your property taxes per month to bring a
community library to Byron? (Check one.)
Answered: 194 Skipped: 7

Q2: Monthly

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00


Nothing—Byron does not need a library.

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 NOTHING—BYRON DOES NOT NEED A LIBRARY. TOTAL
Q2: Monthly 11.34% 6.19% 24.23% 35.57% 22.68% 100.00%
22 12 47 69 44 194
Total Respondents 22 12 47 69 44 194
Q6
What is the most you are willing to increase your property
taxes per month to bring a community library to Byron? City of Byron Community Library survey

(as answered by WEEKLY users)


Q6 What is the most you are willing to increase your property taxes per month to bring a
community library to Byron? (Check one.)
Answered: 124 Skipped: 1

Q2: Weekly

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00


Nothing—Byron does not need a library.

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 NOTHING—BYRON DOES NOT NEED A LIBRARY. TOTAL
Q2: Weekly 23.39% 9.68% 20.16% 28.23% 18.55% 100.00%
29 12 25 35 23 124
Total Respondents 29 12 25 35 23 124
Q6
What is the most you are willing to increase your property
taxes per month to bring a community library to Byron? City of Byron Community Library survey

(Q5Q6response: YES)
What is the most you are willing to increase your property taxes per month to bring a
community library to Byron? (Check one.)
Answered: 416 Skipped: 7

Q5: Yes, a
library in...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00


Nothing—Byron does not need a library.

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 NOTHING—BYRON DOES NOT NEED A TOTAL


LIBRARY.
Q5: Yes, a library in Byron would benefit community members of all 17.07% 9.86% 30.77% 40.38% 1.92% 100.00%
ages. 71 41 128 168 8 416
Total Respondents 71 41 128 168 8 416
Q6
What is the most you are willing to increase your property
taxes per month to bring a community library to Byron? City of Byron Community Library survey

(Q5Q6response: NO)
What is the most you are willing to increase your property taxes per month to bring a
community library to Byron? (Check one.)
Answered: 344 Skipped: 0

Q5: No, the


bookmobile...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00


Nothing—Byron does not need a library.

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 NOTHING—BYRON DOES NOT NEED A TOTAL


LIBRARY.
Q5: No, the bookmobile provided by Rochester Public Library is sufficient library 0.29% 0.00% 0.00% 2.62% 97.09% 100.00%
service for Byron. 1 0 0 9 334 344
Total Respondents 1 0 0 9 334 344
Q6
What is the most you are willing to increase your property
City of Byron Community Library survey

hetaxes per
most you are willingmonth toproperty
to increase your bring a month
taxes per community
to bring a library to Byron?
community library to Byron? (Check one.)
(Q5 response: WANT TO KNOW MORE & UNDECIDED)Answered: 84 Skipped: 0

Q5: Not sure.


I would like...

$0: 38/84 (45%)


$10: 40/84 (48%)
Q5: Undecided.
$20: 5/84 (6%)
$30: 0/84 (0%)
$40: 1/84 (1%)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00


Nothing—Byron does not need a library. City of Byron Community Library survey
$40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 NOTHING—BYRON DOES NOT NEED A TOTAL
LIBRARY.
1/2
Q5: Not sure. I would like to know more about library service in the 21st 2.17% 0.00% 8.70% 54.35% 34.78% 54.76%
century. 1 0 4 25 16 46

Q5: Undecided. 0.00% 0.00% 2.63% 39.47% 57.89% 45.24%


0 0 1 15 22 38
Total Respondents 1 0 5 40 38 84
Q6
What is the most you are willing to increase your property
taxes per month to bring a community library to Byron?

KEY FINDING:
45% OF RESPONDENTS DO NOT SUPPORT A
TAX INCREASE TO BRING LIBRARY SERVICES TO
BYRON
Q6
What is the most you are willing to increase your property
taxes per month to bring a community library to Byron?

KEY FINDING:
26% OF RESPONDENTS SUPPORT A TAX
INCREASE OF $10/MONTH TO BRING
LIBRARY SERVICES TO BYRON
summary

✦ 50% of respondents in favor of creating a community library


✦ 40% of respondents think bookmobile is just fine
✦ 20% of non-user respondents favor creating a community library
✦ Biggest driver to higher use: proximity to a library (29%)
✦ Of regular library users, 45% use Rochester’s library (not bookmobile)
✦ 25% of respondents state nothing would cause an increase in library use.
✦ 45% of respondents are not willing to increase taxes.
✦ 26% of respondents are willing to increase taxes by $10/month

note: 3% margin of error typical for survey this size (approx 27 responses)
next step:
go / no-go decision
for Phase 2 of study

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