In the summer issue of Payments Quarterly (PQ), we gave readers an opportunity to tell us what they thought of the publication by completing an enclosed survey. The following is a brief summary of their responses.

The survey began by asking which types of articles were most valuable to readers. An overwhelming majority of the survey respondents said that they were most interested in the features and updates on Fed products and services that PQ provides. Respondents also appreciated information on training opportunities and marketing resources offered by the Fed and the regional payments associations.

When asked if the publication was timely, readable and sufficient in length, responses were favorable. PQ readers also told us that the amount of information on particular topics and the level of detail were adequate.

Many PQ readers receive other publications produced by the St. Louis Fed, particularly Electronic Currents, Fed Extra and Central Banker. Survey respondents reported little or no overlap in the contents of PQ and other Fed publications.

Our editors were also interested in determining if the newsletter makes it into the hands of the individuals that need it most. We were pleased to learn that nearly half of the respondents shared each issue of PQ with other members of their organization.

We plan to use your feedback to guide the development of the newsletter. Look for a redesigned Payments Quarterly in early 2001. In the meantime, if you have questions or comments about the publication, call Debbie Boren at (314) 444-8946.