An opinion poll was held among the citizens of the Gemenebest van Narikaton en Darnussia/Gemeinwesen auf Narikaton und Darnussia. The subject of the opinion poll was The government's policy towards the funding of libraries. When asked what their opinions were, the following choices were made:
| Percentage | Choice |
| 23.56% | The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries. |
| 26.09% | The national government contracts with private companies to maintain a system of libraries. |
| 8.54% | The national government provides local governments with funding to operate libraries. |
| 29.33% | Funding and operation of libraries is left entirely to local governments. |
| 12.49% | Books may only be obtained through private dealers. |