Using the Polco Library

When creating a survey or poll on Polco, you have two options: build a survey from scratch or modify existing content from the Polco Library.

At Polco, our experts continuously develop well-crafted survey questions, saving you time and effort. The Polco Library offers a variety of pre-built surveys and polls, allowing you to share relevant and timely content without starting from zero.

About the Polco Library

The Polco Library is a collection of expert-designed surveys and polls covering diverse topics. Developed by survey scientists from the National Research Center at Polco, the content spans topics like:

• Economic development
• Budgeting and strategic planning
• Safety and law enforcement
• Recreation programs and facilities
• Housing and transportation
• Equity and inclusion

Every Library survey is customizable, allowing you to tailor the questions to address specific issues in your community.

Accessing the Polco Library

To access the Library, sign in to your Polco administrator account. Under the "Engage" section on the left sidebar, select the "Polco Library" button.

Searching the Library

Once in the Library, use the search features to find content:

• Content Type: Filter by full surveys, individual questions, or all content.
• Domains: Select topic areas like transportation or public safety.
• Popular Tags: Use tags to filter results by common themes.
• Text Search: Type keywords to find specific content.

You can use one search method or combine multiple filters to narrow down results. If you’re having trouble finding relevant content, try simplifying your search with broader terms.

Using and Editing Content

To preview Library content, click “View” on the desired survey or poll. If you’d like to use it, select “Save to Drafts” to copy the content into your profile. From there, you can edit or delete questions to suit your needs. Once your survey is ready, simply publish it like any other content on Polco.

The Polco Library is designed to streamline your survey creation process, helping you quickly develop effective, targeted surveys that address your community’s needs.