The Resources Centre would love to help meet your reading needs. You can help us by answering a few questions.

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1. Please select your Year Group.

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2. Please select your enrolment status.

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3. Which best describes you as a reader?

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4. How many books have you read for pleasure in the past month?

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5. How often do you read for enjoyment?

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6. Where do you read for enjoyment? (You may select more than one answer)

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7. How many days a week do you think teens your age should read for pleasure?

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8. When you read for enjoyment, how long do you usually read for?

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9. Where do you normally find a book to read for enjoyment? (You can select more than one)

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10. Who do you go to to get advice about what to read for enjoyment? (You can select more than one)

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11. How much do you enjoy reading for pleasure?

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If you describe yourself as a person who doesn't like to read, what are the reasons you do not read? You may select more than one response. (If you enjoy reading you do not need to answer this question)

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13. Indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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The more I read the better I become at reading
I prefer watching TV to reading
Reading is cool
I think I am above average as a reader
I only read when I have to
I can't find a book that interests me
I would be embarrassed if my friends saw me read
Reading is something more for the girls
My parents don't care if I read or not
The better I read, the better the job I will probably get
Reading helps make me smarter

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14. How do you feel about compulsory reading time at school?

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15. Which format do you prefer for reading?

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16. Are you aware that we run a Guys Read group who meet regularly in the Resources Centre to discuss books?

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17. Would you be interested in joining Guys Read?

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18. We run regular Books & Blokes Breakfasts at Joeys. Have you attended any of these breakfasts this year?

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19. The Resources Centre has a dedicated webpage called The HUB which has book reviews, recommendations and suggestions. Have you visited The HUB webpage?.

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20. For those who have visited The HUB webpage, please rate your experience.

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21. We are keen to find out more about why boys do or don't read. This will help us improve the library and plan our library activities. If you are happy for the library staff to chat to you, please write your name below. (You do not have to write your name)

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22. We would also love to hear your suggestions about ways we can help inspire you to read more.

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