FOPL engaged Market Probe Canada to poll Ontarians about their views and attitudes about Ontario’s Public Libraries. This updates FOPL’s 2000, 2006 and 2010 polls and we now have a good 15 year record of changes in Ontario’s residents and their perceptions of public libraries.
An innovation this round was to supplement the telephone polling panel with a web survey panel to attract more feedback and reach new audiences. We did a statistically valid poll using demographic sampling techniques and also over-sampled key communities including First Nations, francophones and new Canadians.
Watch for free FOPL Webinars on these polls where we can present the highlights of these data and give you the opportunity to ask questions. We will also record the webinars.
Here are two reports available for download by members:
The final report (PPT format)
FOPL Market Probe Poll Final Report 2015-05-08 – v1 – DL
A shorter presentation report (PPT format)
Market Probe fopl_presentation_2015-05-09_-_v7_-_animated
I have been asked to present these data in a few forums such as local library boards as well as to AMPLO. I am happy to do for any member as long as my expenses can be covered.
Stephen Abram, executive director, FOPL