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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Continuous Household Survey, 2015-2016

Variable Details

VariableLIBUSE11
LabelFactors encourage more often use of library - 11
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 0
2 Better selection of books 0
3 Longer loan period for books 0
4 Different opening hours 0
5 Easier access in/ around the building e. 0
6 More large print/alternative format mate 0
7 More online resources and services 0
8 If I had more free time 0
9 More activities for children/ young peop 0
10 Better public transport links/ access to 0
11 Better computer/ Internet facilities 0
12 If the library was quieter 0
13 If the library was not so quiet 0
14 Better facilities such as toilets, shops 0
15 Safer neighbourhood 0
16 More welcoming staff 0
17 Fines were less expensive 0
18 Other, please specify 0
19 Nothing, I already use as much as I want 0
20 Nothing, I have no interest in using the 0
-3 Refused 0
-1 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 3286
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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