Book Sharing For London Survey

This survey will help students at the London College of Communication to design a viable book sharing service in London. We appreciate your time providing comments and feedback. Thank you for taking part.

1. Are there any particular genres you like to read? (please select all that apply)

Are there any particular genres you like to read? (please select all that apply) Academic Art & design Audiobooks Biography and memoir Children and teenager Chick lit Children's books Classics Comics and graphic novels Computing / internet Craft and hobbies Crime fiction Fantasy	Fiction Film Food and drink Health, mind and body History Horror House and Garden Literary criticism Music Philosophy Picture books Poetry Politics	Reference and languages Religion Romance Science and nature Science Fiction Society Sport and Leisure Stage Teen books Thrillers Travel guides / writing True Crime TV and Radio
Other (please specify)

2. How influential are these when you are choosing a book to read? (1=very, 5=not at all)

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Book cover	*How influential are these when you are choosing a book to read? (1=very, 5=not at all) Book cover 1	Book cover 2	Book cover 3	Book cover 4	Book cover 5
Special events	Special events 1	Special events 2	Special events 3	Special events 4	Special events 5
Articles (newspapers and magazines)	Articles (newspapers and magazines) 1	Articles (newspapers and magazines) 2	Articles (newspapers and magazines) 3	Articles (newspapers and magazines) 4	Articles (newspapers and magazines) 5
Offers and discounts	Offers and discounts 1	Offers and discounts 2	Offers and discounts 3	Offers and discounts 4	Offers and discounts 5
Friends recommendations	Friends recommendations 1	Friends recommendations 2	Friends recommendations 3	Friends recommendations 4	Friends recommendations 5
Authors and/or publishers	Authors and/or publishers 1	Authors and/or publishers 2	Authors and/or publishers 3	Authors and/or publishers 4	Authors and/or publishers 5
Online reviews (such as in Amazon)	Online reviews (such as in Amazon) 1	Online reviews (such as in Amazon) 2	Online reviews (such as in Amazon) 3	Online reviews (such as in Amazon) 4	Online reviews (such as in Amazon) 5

3. If you are a member in a book club, why have you chosen to do so? (please select all that apply)

If you are a member in a book club, why have you chosen to do so? (please select all that apply) To meet people in my neighborhood

To get book recommendations

To have book discount information

To discuss books with readers with similar interests

I just like to read in groups, it's fun!

Other (please specify)

4. How often do you visit libraries?

How often do you visit libraries? More than once a week

Every week

At least once a month

At least once every three months

Only in special occasions / events

Never

5. The number of adults visiting libraries in England has fallen steadily over the last five years. Why do you think it is happening so? (please select the one that best applies)

The number of adults visiting libraries in England has fallen steadily over the last five years. Why do you think it is happening so? (please select the one that best applies) Lack of time

People are reading more on electronic devices (Kindles, smartphones, etc)

Less interest in reading

It is easier to meet other readers online

None of the above (please specify)

6. When do you usually read?

When do you usually read? On my way to and from work / study

At lunch hours and breaks

Before going to sleep / when I get back home

On holidays and/or when I am traveling

With my family / children

With other people (colleagues, book club members, etc.)

Other (please specify)

7. If you read in public spaces and/or transports, are there any features you take into account when choosing your book? (please select all that apply)

If you read in public spaces and/or transports, are there any features you take into account when choosing your book? (please select all that apply) Weight / size of the book

Reading level of difficulty

Genre

I rather read newspapers and/or magazines

I prefer reading on tablets and/or smartphones when I am on the move

Other (please specify)

8. How often do you buy books, e-books or audiobooks?

How often do you buy books, e-books or audiobooks? I love even the smell of books, I buy them all the time!

Every now and then, I rather borrow from my friends and/or the library.

Very seldom, I prefer to download books for free.

9. If you are interested in this project please visit http://londonbookswap.wordpress.com. Please feel free to fill in your name, email and phone number if you wish to be contacted by us.

If you are interested in this project please visit http://londonbookswap.wordpress.com. Please feel free to fill in your name, email and phone number if you wish to be contacted by us. Name
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Comments, if any

Thank you once more for your time and feedback.

All the best,
MDes Service Design students at London College of Communication

Book Sharing For London
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