Tools in Action : Rural Libraries & Social Wellbeing

In your view, what is the most important role of the library director? (rank the following)
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- Develop programs
- Fundraise
- Keep the library opening and running
- Make people visiting the library feel welcome
- Outreach to other groups or places where people live, work, or school
In your view, what is the most important role of the library in the community? (rank the following)
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- Build economic infrastructure
- Help people who want to help themselves
- Improve community health
- Improve reading test scores
- Offer educational opportunities
- Provide entertaining materials and programs
How is your facility used? (check all that apply)
- Library sponsored programming
- Community member developed programs
- Outside agency developed group programs
- One-on-one help by outside agencies (school tutor, Medicaid, etc.)
- Individuals set up private meetings
- Community groups set up private meetings in the library
Why do people come to the library? (check all that apply)
- To chat with a nice person who works for the library
- To get help, have a question answered
- To attend library, agency, club, or organization sponsored programming
- To chat with each other
- To use the equipment resources in the building (fax, copier, wi-fi)
- To check out library materials
- To read, study, study, or otherwise work quietly and independently
In your view, what is the most positively impactful thing for the community that your library does? (pick one)
- Summer reading program
- Provide help, answer questions
- Partnership with regional cultural organizations
- Health literacy and/or fitness classes
- Social connection with staff and with others in the community
- Classes, programs, and other educational programming for all ages
- Provide a physical space, all year round
Iteration
Iteration is a word used for doing something over and over with the purpose of getting closer and closer to our goal. Try your best to answer the following questions quickly and from a position of honesty.
Failure is learning
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Mistakes are good
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Success is fleeting
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Learning happens everywhere
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
I try again…. and again and again
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
When something isn’t working I give it more resources – more of my time and energy
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Criticism is tough to hear
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Haters gonna hate – I’m doing my own thing
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Where do people ask you for information, materials, or advice?
- Phone
- Email
- Circ Desk
- Grocery store
- Post office
Learning Goal
Please briefly describe what you hope to learn during our time together and how you will know if you’ve arrived:
Identification
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Name
Name

Next, please answer the questions below:

Iteration

Identification