--- generated_by: surveylegend-page-markdown title: Academic Library Survey Template | SurveyLegend description: Find out what library users need. Adapt eight questions about finding resources, online access, study spaces, and library support. canonical: https://www.surveylegend.com/survey-examples-templates/education-school-teacher-surveys/academic-library-template/ --- # Academic Library Survey Template [Create your survey ](https://app.surveylegend.com/register/)[Try the survey](https://www.surveylegend.com/survey-examples-templates/education-school-teacher-surveys/academic-library-template/#try-template) Preview on a device Show the desktop survey preview Show the tablet survey preview Show the mobile survey preview ![Academic Library Survey: first question and response field, desktop preview](https://www.surveylegend.com/survey-template-media/previews/academic-library-demo-preview.avif) ![Academic Library Survey: first question and response field, tablet preview](https://www.surveylegend.com/survey-template-media/previews/academic-library-demo-preview-tablet.avif) ![Academic Library Survey: first question and response field, mobile preview](https://www.surveylegend.com/survey-template-media/previews/academic-library-demo-preview-phone.avif) Academic Library Survey [Preview](https://www.surveylegend.com/survey-examples-templates/education-school-teacher-surveys/academic-library-template/#try-template) Share [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveylegend.com%2Fsurvey-examples-templates%2Feducation-school-teacher-surveys%2Facademic-library-template%2F)[LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveylegend.com%2Fsurvey-examples-templates%2Feducation-school-teacher-surveys%2Facademic-library-template%2F)[X ](https://x.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveylegend.com%2Fsurvey-examples-templates%2Feducation-school-teacher-surveys%2Facademic-library-template%2F\&text=Academic%20Library%20Survey%20Template)[Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveylegend.com%2Fsurvey-examples-templates%2Feducation-school-teacher-surveys%2Facademic-library-template%2F\&title=Academic%20Library%20Survey%20Template) Use this academic library survey template to find out where students, researchers, and staff need better support. Eight questions cover finding resources, online access, study spaces, and help from library staff. Customize the questionnaire in SurveyLegend to connect feedback with decisions about your library's services. ## When to use this academic library survey Ask about one academic term or another clearly defined period. Include remote users as well as people who visit the building, and offer a response option for services someone has not used. Distribute the survey beyond the library entrance if you want to hear from people who struggle to access it. This page focuses on library services; our [student satisfaction survey template ](https://www.surveylegend.com/survey-examples-templates/student-satisfaction-survey-template/)covers the wider student experience. **Create your academic library survey in SurveyLegend** Find out what library users need. Adapt eight questions about finding resources, online access, study spaces, and library support. ## 8 questions for your academic library survey Start with these questions and adapt them to your audience. Every field is optional. Where answer choices are listed, respondents choose one. Respondent introduction:\ Please think about your use of our library during the current academic term, including online resources. You can answer even if you have used the library rarely or not at all. All questions are optional. Try the survey ## A little feedback. A clearer picture. Explore this 8-question example at your own pace. Every question is optional. Preview on a device Show the survey at full desktop width Resize the survey to a tablet-width preview Resize the survey to a mobile preview with scrolling inside the frame Choose a look Use Classic: a white survey card over the background photo Use Light: dark text over a light tint covering the background photo Use Dark: light text over a dark tint covering the background photo SurveyLegend demo Question 1 of 8 ### Academic Library Survey 01 Which description best matches your current connection to the institution? Choose one answer, or skip this question. Undergraduate student Postgraduate student Academic or research staff Other staff Another connection Prefer not to answer 02 During the current term, how often have you used any library service, including online resources? Choose one answer, or skip this question. Several times a week About once a week A few times this term Once this term Not at all 03 On your most recent search, did you find the resource or information you needed? Choose one answer, or skip this question. Yes Partly No I have not searched this term 04 How easy has it been to access library resources when you are away from campus? Choose one answer, or skip this question. Very difficult Somewhat difficult Neither easy nor difficult Somewhat easy Very easy I have not tried off-campus access 05 How well have the available study spaces suited the work you needed to do? Choose one answer, or skip this question. Not at all well Slightly well Moderately well Very well Extremely well I have not used the study spaces 06 When you asked library staff for help, did you get the information you needed? Choose one answer, or skip this question. Yes Partly No I have not asked for help 07 What has prevented you from using a library resource or service this term? Share your answer, or skip this question. 08 What is one change that would make the library more useful for your study or work? Share your answer, or skip this question. #### One last look Review your answers before submitting this demo. 0 answered #### Thank you for trying the survey! You’ve tried the template from the respondent’s side. Make it your own with SurveyLegend. [Create your own survey](https://www.surveylegend.com/register/) Checking submission availability… This is a demo. We count starts and submissions only. Your answers stay in your browser and are never sent or saved. **—**Starts **—**Submissions Activity is temporarily unavailable. ## How to customize your academic library survey Name the library and specify the term. Use the names of your actual catalog, databases, booking tools, and help channels where they improve clarity. Ask about the service rather than a particular staff member. If you need to compare undergraduate and postgraduate experiences, keep groups broad enough to report responsibly. Do not add a long list of resource categories unless you have a decision to make about each one. ## Printable academic library survey template Use this printable academic library survey template at the service desk, during an orientation session, or in a study area. It gives library users a paper option when they prefer not to complete an online form. SurveyLegend helps you collect the same feedback in the format that suits your audience. [![](https://www.surveylegend.com/user-guide-media/icons/download-pdf.svg) Download PDF](https://www.surveylegend.com/downloads/survey-templates/academic-library-template.pdf) Export academic library survey template as PDF ## AI prompt for an academic library survey Create an academic library survey in SurveyLegend with questions about resource discovery, online access, study spaces, and staff support. The full prompt below includes all 8 questions and their response settings. Copy it, register for a free SurveyLegend account, and paste it into SurveyLegend's AI survey creation tool. Review and customize the result before sharing. AI prompt for an academic library survey [Use prompt directly in SurveyLegend](https://www.surveylegend.com/register/) Create a free account, then paste the copied prompt into SurveyLegend. Already have an account? [Sign in to create your academic library survey.](https://app.surveylegend.com/login/) ## Turn library feedback into service improvements Read unsuccessful resource searches alongside comments about online access: a missing item and a sign-in problem need different responses. Separate people who did not use a service from those who used it and found it difficult. Before changing opening hours or purchasing resources, check the comments against usage records and available capacity. Share a short update explaining which suggestions you can act on and which need further investigation. For example, if respondents can find a journal in the catalog but cannot open it off campus, investigate the access route before buying another subscription. A title that is genuinely missing raises a different collection decision. ## Frequently asked questions ### Who should receive an academic library survey? Invite the groups your library serves, including people studying or working remotely. If you only ask frequent visitors, you may miss the reasons others do not use the library. ### Can I use it to evaluate digital library services? Yes. Keep the resource-discovery and off-campus-access questions, then adapt the introduction to your digital services. Remove physical-space questions if they are outside the study's scope. ### How should I handle requests for specific resources? Use comments to identify a title, subject area, or access problem that needs follow-up. Check whether the resource already exists before treating every request as a purchase recommendation. 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