The Big Read: Alabama Reads Survey

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.

* Requires response.

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

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

2. Was "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer:"

Was "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer:" a new read?

one you had read before?

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

How did you hear about The Big Read? (Check all that apply.) Newspaper At a museum Word-of-mouth Reader's Guide	Website Television Magazine At a library	Poster Mail At a bookstore Radio
Other (please specify)

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

	Yes	No
Got a library card	Please indicate whether you engaged in the following activities during The Big Read. Got a library card Yes	No
Checked an item out of the local library	Checked an item out of the local library Yes	No
Attended a literary event at the local library	Attended a literary event at the local library Yes	No
Joined a book club (or attended a meeting)	Joined a book club (or attended a meeting) Yes	No
Attended a literature-related event at a museum, or other institution	Attended a literature-related event at a museum, or other institution Yes	No

Other (please specify)

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?

With the exception of books required for work or school, did you read any books in the 12 months prior to The Big Read? Yes	No
If yes, how many?

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?

	yes	no
Read any plays?	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? Read any plays? yes	no
Read any poetry?	Read any poetry? yes	no
Read any novels or short stories?	Read any novels or short stories? yes	no
Use the internet to learn about, read, or discuss topics related to literature (novels, poetry, or plays)?	Use the internet to learn about, read, or discuss topics related to literature (novels, poetry, or plays)? yes	no
Listen to a reading of poetry, either live or recorded?	Listen to a reading of poetry, either live or recorded? yes	no
Purchase a book (for leisure reading)?	Purchase a book (for leisure reading)? yes	no
Check out a book (for leisure reading) from your public library?	Check out a book (for leisure reading) from your public library? yes	no

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."

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Enjoy Reading	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." Enjoy Reading 1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

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

What kinds of things do you like to read for pleasure? (Check all that apply.) Novels Comics/Graphic novels	Newspapers Magazines	Textbooks Non-fiction books
Other (please specify)

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

On average, how much time do you spend reading for pleasure every day? Less than 15 minutes

15 to 30 minutes

30 to 45 minutes

45 minutes to an hour

An hour or more

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

Which types of reading materials do you purchase regularly? (Check all that apply.) Novels Comics/Graphic novels	Newspapers Magazines	Textbooks Non-fiction books
Other (please specify)

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

Where do you acquire books? (Check all that apply.) Bookstores Public libraries School or classroom libraries	Friends or family Online book retailers Yard sales
Other (please specify)

12. The last book I read for pleasure was:

The last book I read for pleasure was:

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

I read the above book because: (Check all that apply.) Someone suggested it. I read a good review. I am interested in the author. I saw it in a bookstore.	I saw it in a public library. It has been on the best seller lists. It has received attention in the media.
Other (please specify)

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

	Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
Participating in The Big Read made me more comfortable attending literary or arts events.	Please select the response that best describes how much you agree with the following statements about The Big Read: Alabama Reads Participating in The Big Read made me more comfortable attending literary or arts events. Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
Reading "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was a very worthwhile thing to do.	Reading "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was a very worthwhile thing to do. Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
Participating in The Big Read made me want to read more often for pleasure.	Participating in The Big Read made me want to read more often for pleasure. Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
Reading this book increased my understanding of topics, themes, or the historical period of the book.	Reading this book increased my understanding of topics, themes, or the historical period of the book. Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
This book was a good choice for my community.	This book was a good choice for my community. Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I talk more about books with friends and family than before The Big Read.	I talk more about books with friends and family than before The Big Read. Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
The Big Read events deepened my understanding of the book.	The Big Read events deepened my understanding of the book. Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I'd like to take part in another Big Read.	I'd like to take part in another Big Read. Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree

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:	Inadequate	Satisfactory	Good	Excellent
The Big Read Website	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. The Big Read Website Used:	Inadequate	Satisfactory	Good	Excellent
The Big Read CD/Audio Guide	The Big Read CD/Audio Guide Used:	Inadequate	Satisfactory	Good	Excellent
The Big Read Reader's Guide	The Big Read Reader's Guide Used:	Inadequate	Satisfactory	Good	Excellent

16. What is your age?

What is your age? Under 18 years of age

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75 or older

17. Are you:

Are you: Female

Male

18. What is your highest level of schooling?

What is your highest level of schooling? Less than 9th grade

9th to 12th grade, no diploma

High school graduate/GED

Some college, no degree

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Graduate or professional degree

19. Suggestions for future Alabama Reads books

Suggestions for future Alabama Reads books

20. Any comment or suggestions

Any comment or suggestions

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