1. What grade are you in?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Senior
18.3%33
  Junior
20%36
  Sophomore
28.9%52
  Freshman
32.8%59
Total Respondents  180
(skipped this question)  2
2. Have you ever attended another High School?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
5%9
  No
95%171
Total Respondents  180
(skipped this question)  2
3. If you have attended another High School, please tell us where?
 Total Respondents  
13
(skipped this question)  169
4. How often do you go to the PUBLIC library in your town?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  almost every day
2.8%5
  a few times a week
7.2%13
  a few times a month
27.1%49
  a few times a semester
24.9%45
  almost never
38.1%69
Total Respondents  181
(skipped this question)  1
5. Do you have a library card for a PUBLIC library?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
88.3%159
  No
11.7%21
Total Respondents  180
(skipped this question)  2
6. How often do you go to the ABRHS library?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  almost every day
73.9%133
  a few times a week
17.8%32
  a few times a month
3.9%7
  a few times a semester
2.8%5
  almost never
1.7%3
Total Respondents  180
(skipped this question)  2
7. How do you use the ABRHS library? (Check all that apply)
 Response PercentResponse Total
 study and homework
92.8%167
 personal research
49.4%89
 research with a class
65%117
 select books to read
27.8%50
 use computers for Internet searching
73.9%133
 use computers for word processing
71.1%128
 use computers to check email
58.3%105
 hang out
55.6%100
Total Respondents  180
(skipped this question)  2
8. Which of the following do you come to the library for most often? (Choose only one)
 Response PercentResponse Total
  study and homework
63.9%115
  personal research
2.8%5
  research with a class
2.8%5
  select books to read
2.2%4
  use computers for Internet searching
5.6%10
  use computers for word processing
8.3%15
  use computers to check email
5%9
  hang out
9.4%17
Total Respondents  180
(skipped this question)  2
9. Which library resources have you used? (Check all that apply)
 Response PercentResponse Total
 Fiction books
39.9%69
 Non-fiction books (books for research)
72.8%126
 Magazines
46.8%81
 Newspapers
29.5%51
 Encyclopedias
56.6%98
 Reference books
68.8%119
 Maps and atlases
31.2%54
 Biographies
28.3%49
 Glue/scissors/colored pencils/markers, etc.
39.9%69
Total Respondents  173
(skipped this question)  9
10. What library services have you used? Check all that apply.
 Response PercentResponse Total
 Using the library before and/or after the school day
60.5%107
 The library card catalog database
38.4%68
 Links/buttons on the library web page
40.7%72
 Online journal and magazine databases
25.4%45
 Library computers
85.9%152
 Library laptop computers
28.2%50
 Photocopier
77.4%137
 Crosswords or sudoko copies
54.8%97
 Interlibrary loan requests
3.4%6
 Textbooks
72.9%129
 Library orientations
9%16
 Library research with my class(es)
72.3%128
 Library conference rooms for study
35%62
 Browsing or selecting books on display
33.9%60
Total Respondents  177
(skipped this question)  5
11. If the ABRHS library was open on Thursday evenings until 8:30pm, how often would use the library in the evening?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Never
24.2%43
  Once a school year
7.9%14
  Once a semester
12.9%23
  Once a month
31.5%56
  Weekly
23.6%42
Total Respondents  178
(skipped this question)  4
12. Which library programs have you participated in this year? (Check all that apply)
 Response PercentResponse Total
 RAP (Reading Award Incentive)
50%13
 Trivia contests
34.6%9
 Poetry and story contests
42.3%11
Total Respondents  26
(skipped this question)  156
13. How do you find out about books to read for enjoyment? Check all that apply.
 Response PercentResponse Total
 I don't read for enjoyment
18.4%32
 recommended by a friend
64.9%113
 recommended by a parent
35.1%61
 recommended by a teacher
35.6%62
 recommended by a librarian
23%40
 online review (Amazon, Powells, Barnes & Noble etc)
25.9%45
 reviews in newspapers or magazines
28.7%50
 browsing bookstores
53.4%93
 browsing library shelves
42%73
 browsing books on display in a bookstore or library
40.8%71
 choose by the look of the cover
28.7%50
Total Respondents  174
(skipped this question)  8
14. How comfortable are you asking for help from the library staff?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  very comfortable
48.3%85
  usually comfortable
37.5%66
  hesitant
4.5%8
  uncomfortable
9.7%17
Total Respondents  176
(skipped this question)  6
15. If you have asked the library staff for help, how would you rate their willingness or ability to assist you?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very helpful
77.1%135
  Somewhat helpful
13.1%23
  Not helpful
9.7%17
Total Respondents  175
(skipped this question)  7
16. Does the ABRHS library have the materials (books and online resources) you need for research projects and assignments?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  I can usually find everything I need
66.3%116
  I can find enough materials to get by
29.7%52
  I never find enough materials at the ABRHS library
4%7
Total Respondents  175
(skipped this question)  7
17. The staff tries to provide a quiet study environment for all students. How would your rate the noise in the library?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Too noisy
13.5%24
  About right
71.9%128
  Too quiet
14.6%26
Total Respondents  178
(skipped this question)  4
18. In order to minimize the distraction during lunches with students entering and leaving the library, the library is closing half way through each lunch period. Do you like this new policy?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
9.6%17
  No
50.6%90
  No, but I understand why the library implemented the change
39.9%71
Total Respondents  178
(skipped this question)  4
19. Use this space to share ideas about ways to improve the ABRHS library.
 Total Respondents  
86
(skipped this question)  96