2026 Sussex County Library Survey

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Location data from IP:

IP address
Country
Region
City
Latitude
Longitude
Postal code
Time zone

Please complete this survey with ALL household members in mind. Counting yourself, what age groups are in your household?

Select all that apply

Under age 5
Ages 5-9
Ages 10-14
Ages 15-19
Ages 20-24
Ages 25-34
Ages 35-44
Ages 45-54
Ages 55-64
Ages 65-79
Ages 80+

Thinking about your habits over the past 5 years, how often do you use Sussex County Libraries?

Choose one of the following answers

Weekly
Monthly
A few times a year
Rarely
Never
No answer

Q2a

Do you or the members of your household have a library card?

Choose one of the following answers

Yes
No
No answer

Please rate your overall satisfaction with each of the 14 Sussex County Libraries listed below.

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	Have not Visited	No answer
01. Bridgeville Public Library
02. Delmar Public Library
03. Frankford Public Library
04. Georgetown Public Library
05. Greenwood Public Library
06. Laurel Public Library
07. Lewes Public Library
08. Millsboro Public Library
09. Milton Public Library
10. Rehoboth Beach Public Library
11. Seaford District Library
12. Selbyville Public Library
13. South Coastal Public Library
14. Sussex County Mobile Library Bookmobile

Using the numbers in Question 3, please list the THREE library locations you and the members of your household have used MOST OFTEN over the past two years.

Each item may only be selected once.

1st:
2nd:
3rd:

Which library services do you use most often?

Select all that apply

Borrowing books, e-books, or audiobooks
Children's collection/services
Computers, printing, or Wi-Fi
In person research and learning resources
Makerspace/creative technology
Online services
Programs and events
Study rooms or meeting spaces
Teen collection/services
Other

Q5x10

Please define "Other."

Rate your satisfaction with each of the following services provided by Sussex County Libraries.

	Very Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Neutral	Somewhat Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	Don't Use	No answer
01. Availability of audiobooks
02. Availability of e-audiobooks
03. Availability of books
04. Availability of e-books
05. Availability of meeting rooms/study rooms
06. Availability of movies
07. Availability of music
08. Cleanliness/maintenance of facilities
09. Ease of requesting an item to be held
10. Overall courteousness of staff
11. Overall hours of operation
12. Overall knowledge of staff
13. Quality of library programs
14. Quality of library’s website
15. Quality of public computers
16. Quality of public WiFi access
17. Quality of the library’s online research tools
18. Quality of the online library catalog
19. Other

Q6x19

Please define "Other."

Which FOUR services from the list in Question 6 do you or members of your household think are MOST IMPORTANT for the Library to provide?

Each item may only be selected once.

1st:
2nd:
3rd:
4th:

What prevents you from using the library, or what prevents you from using Sussex County Libraries more often?

Select all that apply

Did not have what I wanted or needed
Difficulty using the library website or online services
Do not feel welcome or comfortable
Fines, fees, or concerns about returning materials
I have no reason to visit the library
Lack of transportation
Library hours are not convenient
Library is too crowded, noisy, or distracting
Limited availability of popular materials
Limited or inconvenient parking
Location is not convenient
Not aware of available library services or resources
Not enough seating, study rooms, or meeting space
Physical access is difficult
Prefer to access books, information, or entertainment online
Programs or events are not offered at convenient times
Programs or services do not match my interests or needs
Safety or security concerns
Too busy/lack of time
Used a different library system
Other
None, nothing keeps me/us from using

Q8x21

Please define "Other."

Please confirm you want to clear your response?