This questionnaire was piloted with 100 library borrowers in one library hosting the Loud and Proud promotion in Birmingham, North Yorkshire and Croydon.

Reader Survey

The Loud and Proud book display has ben put together by Branchinbg Out, a national project focussed on reading and extending the range of fiction available in public libraries. Your ideas and opinions are important to the planning and development of library services.

1 Have you looked at the Loud and Proud display?

Yes No

2 Did you choose a book or books to read from the display?

Yes No If you answered yes to this question please go to question 4

3 Please give your reason (if you answered no to question 2)

Not my thing I could not find one that interested me I did not see the display Any other reason - please explain:

4 What do you think encouraged you to choose a book?

A known author The book jacket It is easy to choose from a display The books are new I wanted to read a lesbian/gay book Any other reason - please explain:

5 Would you be interested to see more lesbian/gay books in this library?

Yes No

6 If you would like to comment on the Loud and Proud display please write here: