Community Consultation Bacchus Marsh Library Development

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Bacchus Marsh Library DevelopmentCommunity ConsultationSECTION 4 – Community SurveyAim of the Community SurveyThe aim of the community survey was to capture the views of the Moorabool community onwhat they believed to be important in terms of the design, space, functionality andaccessibility in a new library facility.The community survey was conducted over a three week period, from the 8 th to 26 th June2009. Surveys were available online on the Moorabool Shire Council website and inhardcopy form at the Bacchus Marsh Library and both the Ballan and Bacchus MarshCustomer Service Centres.The results of the survey are summarised in this report as follows:1. Characteristics of survey respondents,2. Summary of survey responses - open ended questions, and3. Summary of survey responses - multiple choice questions.Characteristics of Survey RespondentsBased on the responses received, the following characteristics suggest the profile of surveyrespondents:• The majority of survey participants were female (77%).• The dominate survey participation age group was from those aged 56 and over (41%).• The next predominate group was those aged 37 – 55 (37%).• Approximately 50% of respondents visit the library on a weekly basis.• 70% of respondents visit the library fortnightly.• 53 % of users drive to the library, 36% walk.Page 30 of 47
Bacchus Marsh Library DevelopmentCommunity ConsultationSECTION 4 – Open ended questionsSummary of survey results – open ended questions1 Design and functionality of the EXISTING library facility1.1 In terms of design and functionality, the following is a summary of whatsurvey respondents believed to be good about the EXISTING libraryfacility?• The central location of the existing library is valued and is consideredconvenient for other activities such as shopping.• The existing library has ample parking and is easily accessible.• The break away spaces within the existing library are appreciated, inparticular the children’s corner, reading spaces and art corner.• It is felt that the existing library offers a good range of resources, inparticular good book stock and technology access.• The atmosphere of the existing library is valued. The environment isfriendly and inviting and the service is very good.• The tidiness and well lite spaces within the existing library create arelaxing ambience.• The central and easily identified counter ensures that staff are easilyaccessible.1.2 In terms of design and functionality, the following is a summary of whatsurvey respondents believed could be improved in the EXISTING libraryfacility?• Current stock needs to be improved to include broader and newerbooks, dvd’s and cd’s. Stock needs to be rotated more regularly.• Enlarge the reference section.• Provide additional computers to cater for increased demand.• Wireless capability and self serve facilities.• Co-locate other services such as Maternal & Child Health, playgroups,and visitor centre within the library.• Improved amenity such as public toilets, outdoor seating, communityinformation, coffee/tea making facilities and bicycle racks.• More and larger spaces are needed for specific purposes, for example,study/research, children’s activities, community/informal meetingspaces, function/performance space, increased display spaces, readingareas, moor art space.Page 31 of 47
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