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A Summary of Findings and Implications
from the Lane Library League’s December 2002 County-Wide Survey
Findings
"Support" for Library Districts (with specified services, at a tax rate
of $0.60 per thousand)
Generally, "Support" is greater than 50% across the county.
67% of rural residents in East Lane and 63% in Fern Ridge indicate
"Support" for this measure.
Current Library Approval Ratings
Countywide library service ratings have declined significantly since
the May 1999 survey, but ratings for library service are generally
positive.
Non-served areas generally have the highest "Poor" and "Don’t Know"
ratings regarding current service.
Specific Ballot Questions by Sample
Residents continue to "Support" library service even after the cost of
service is included in the question.
After specific information about services is offered, "Support" climbs
significantly and is generally greater than 50%
Importance Ratings for Component Services
Children’s programs are generally the most important component to
respondents. In many areas the scores are remarkably high – with more than
40% rating it "very important.
Access to the Eugene Public Library is generally the second most
important component.
Generally, the elected board (each district’s board) is not considered
important except in the areas that would be grouped with the City of
Eugene.
Implications
The level of "Support" displayed county-wide indicates that measures
have a very reasonable chance of passage.
The positive change in "Support" from when the cost is outlined alone
to when it is outlined along with particular services indicates that an
education campaign will be needed to pass this measure.
The ballot measure needs to outline services to be provided as well as
the tax rate to be assessed.
"Support" equals the sum of "Support" for the question and "Lean
Support."
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