EPL_CommunityAssessment_31021 -2021

PROGRAM INDEX Euclid Public Library provides regular programs and events for library patrons of all ages. Popular programs include family story time, book discussions, and joint programs with the Chamber of Commerce, the Friends of the Library, and the Euclid Public Library Foundation. Survey participants were asked to rate library programs. OVERALL PROGRAM SCORE 39.3% tend to agree or agree the library offers a varied selection of training and educational events 60.7% tend to disagree or disagree 42.4% tend to agree or agree the library regularly provides or participates in enjoyable community events such as concerts, festivals, and recreational events 57.6% tend to disagree or disagree TRAINING COMMUNITY 44.8% tend to agree or agree they are rarely turned away from special programs and events because they are filled 55.2% tend to disagree or disagree AVAILABILITY 92 % High (in comparison to other libraries equivalent in size) TECHNOLOGY INDEX Computers, electronic resources, and devices such as iPad’s and Nexus devices are regularly used by library patrons to apply for jobs, research homework assignments and practice early literacy skills. Survey participants were asked to rank our physical equipment as well as our instruction. OVERALL TECHNOLOGY SCORE 40.2% tend to agree or agree staff members are available to provide personalized instruction on computers and other equipment 59.8% tend to disagree or disagree 36.4% tend to agree or agree staff members promote databases available electronically at the library 63.6% tend to disagree or disagree INSTRUCTION DATABASES 43.9% tend to agree or agree the library is usually on the cutting edge of technology 56.1% tend to disagree or disagree CUTTING EDGE Very High (in comparison to other libraries equivalent in size) 43.3% tend to agree or agree library computers are up-to-date and in good working order 56.7% tend to disagree or disagree 31.2% tend to agree or agree staff had trained them on how to access information through databases electronically available 68.8% tend to disagree or disagree UP-TO-DATE TRAINING 100 % PAGE 2