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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Continuous Household Survey, 2016 -2017

Variable Details

VariableLIBDIS01
LabelReason dissatisfied with public libraries - 1
Question text Why are you dissatisfied with library provision in Northern Ireland?
Responses
0 Question not asked 0
1 Too many libraries have closed 23
2 Opening hours are not suitable 13
3 Mobile visiting hours not suitable 0
4 Not enough services available online 1
5 Poor selection of books 16
6 Closest library is too far away 9
7 Need more activities 3
8 Don t advertise activities well 1
9 Bad personal experience 0
10 Libraries are too noisy 0
11 Libraries are too quiet 0
12 Staff in libraries are not welcoming 0
13 Something else (specify) 6
-3 Refused 0
-1 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 3190
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationContinuous Household Survey, 2016 -2017
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study Data are collected annually
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