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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Continuous Household Survey, 2015-2016

Variable Details

VariableLIBUSE01
LabelFactors encourage more often use of library - 1
Question text What would encourage you to use the Public Library Service more often?
Responses
0 Question not asked 0
1 Easier to join the library 23
2 Better selection of books 177
3 Longer loan period for books 56
4 Different opening hours 126
5 Easier access in/ around the building e. 20
6 More large print/alternative format mate 15
7 More online resources and services 44
8 If I had more free time 314
9 More activities for children/ young peop 61
10 Better public transport links/ access to 23
11 Better computer/ Internet facilities 19
12 If the library was quieter 7
13 If the library was not so quiet 1
14 Better facilities such as toilets, shops 20
15 Safer neighbourhood 4
16 More welcoming staff 3
17 Fines were less expensive 1
18 Other, please specify 79
19 Nothing, I already use as much as I want 586
20 Nothing, I have no interest in using the 1703
-3 Refused 2
-1 Don't Know 2
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationContinuous Household Survey, 2015-2016
UniversePrivate households in Northern Ireland.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study Data are collected annually
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