The Big Read: Alabama Reads
 

1. Participant Survey

 
As part of Alabama Reads we're asking readers to tell us a little more about themselves and their participation. Your feedback will help us understand who's taking part in The Big Read: Alabama Reads; how valuable the materials and events are, and how the program could be improved. This survey should take less than 10 minutes of your time.

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1. In which local Big Read: Alabama Reads program did you participate? Name the library or city.

2. Was "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer:"

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3. How did you hear about The Big Read? (Check all that apply.)

4. Please indicate whether you engaged in the following activities during The Big Read.

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Got a library card
Checked an item out of the local library
Attended a literary event at the local library
Joined a book club (or attended a meeting)
Attended a literature-related event at a museum, or other institution

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5. With the exception of books required for work or school, did you read any books in the 12 months prior to The Big Read?

6. Again, with the exception of books or activities required for work or school, did you do any of the following in the 12 months prior to The Big Read?

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Read any plays?
Read any poetry?
Read any novels or short stories?
Use the internet to learn about, read, or discuss topics related to literature (novels, poetry, or plays)?
Listen to a reading of poetry, either live or recorded?
Purchase a book (for leisure reading)?
Check out a book (for leisure reading) from your public library?

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7. Please rate how much you enjoy reading, on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "not at all" and 10 being "very much."

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Enjoy Reading

8. What kinds of things do you like to read for pleasure? (Check all that apply.)

9. On average, how much time do you spend reading for pleasure every day?

10. Which types of reading materials do you purchase regularly? (Check all that apply.)

11. Where do you acquire books? (Check all that apply.)

12. The last book I read for pleasure was:

13. I read the above book because: (Check all that apply.)

14. Please select the response that best describes how much you agree with the following statements about The Big Read: Alabama Reads

 Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagree
This book was a good choice for my community.
The Big Read events deepened my understanding of the book.
Reading this book increased my understanding of topics, themes, or the historical period of the book.
Reading "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was a very worthwhile thing to do.
Participating in The Big Read made me more comfortable attending literary or arts events.
I talk more about books with friends and family than before The Big Read.
Participating in The Big Read made me want to read more often for pleasure.
I'd like to take part in another Big Read.

15. Please check whether you used any of the following during The Big Read: Alabama Reads, then rate each one on a scale of 1 to 4.

 Used:InadequateSatisfactoryGoodExcellent
The Big Read Website
The Big Read CD/Audio Guide
The Big Read Reader's Guide

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16. What is your age?

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17. Are you:

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18. What is your highest level of schooling?

19. Suggestions for future Alabama Reads books

20. Any comment or suggestions