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10. What dollar value would you assign to this library's investment informationresources? (Select only one answer)• $1,000 to $10,000 (47.09%)• $10,001 to $50,000 (18.02%)• $50,001 to $100,000 (8.14%)• $100,001 to $999,999 (3.49%)• Over $1,000,000 (2.33%)South Carolina Public Library Economic Impact Study 25
A.4: Summary of the Economic Impact of Libraries Study--Questions for JobSeekersThe following percentages, which are emphasized in red font, are based on 298respondents from all of the South Carolina counties' library systems.1. When beginning a job search, where do you go to find potential leads? (Select allthat apply)• Family and Friends (51.68%)• Newspaper (76.85%)• Material at the Library (34.90%)• State Job Service Online (43.29%)• Internet (69.46%)• Personnel agency (16.11%)• TV or radio (10.07%)2. What type of materials or services do you use at the library as you are looking foremployment? (Select all that apply)• Internet sites (81.21%)• Books (for resumes and interviewing) (32.21%)• Online databases to search for job openings and lists of companies (50.34%)• Print newspapers and magazines (43.96%)• Print company directories (12.08%)• Computer for typing resumes and letters (48.32%)3. Do you ask the library staff to help you find the information? (Select only oneanswer)• Yes (31.88%)• Sometimes (44.97%)• No (18.46%)4. Have you used the library before in your search for a job? (Select only one answer)• Yes (64.09%)• Sometimes (11.41%)• No (20.47%)South Carolina Public Library Economic Impact Study 26
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