Top Scenes of Anxiety in Libraries: 'Theft,' 'User Troubles,' and 'Suspicious Individuals.' What is the Demand for Access Control Systems?
A joint survey by Nucel Electronics and NEXER found that 7.6% of library users have felt insecure. The top sources of anxiety were 'theft,' 'trouble with other users,' and 'suspicious individuals,' suggesting a demand for enhanced security.
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## Survey on Public Library Usage Environment and Security
Public libraries are familiar places of learning that anyone can use for free.
However, precisely because they are open to a wide variety of people, many may feel anxious about safety.
Therefore, in collaboration with Nucel Electronics Co., Ltd., we conducted a survey on 'Public Library Usage Environment and Security' among 500 men and women nationwide who had previously indicated they 'have used a public library.'
*When citing the contents of this press release, please do the following:*
- State that the source is a 'survey by NEXER Inc. and Nucel Electronics Co., Ltd.'
- Include a link to Nucel Electronics Co., Ltd. (https://www.nucel.co.jp/)
**'Survey on Public Library Usage Environment and Security' Overview**
**Survey Method:** Online questionnaire
**Survey Period:** March 6, 2026 - March 23, 2026
**Survey Target:** Men and women nationwide who indicated in a preliminary survey that they 'have used a public library'
**Valid Responses:** 500 samples
**Questions:**
Q1: Have you ever felt anxious about safety or security in a library?
Q2: In what situations did you feel anxious? (Multiple selections allowed)
Q3: Do you think that access gates and anti-theft systems increase the prevention of book loss and a sense of security?
Q4: Do you think that access control using membership cards or IC cards would make usage more comfortable?
Q5: Please tell us why.
Q6: What kind of equipment or systems do you think would be good for library security measures?
*As a general rule, figures are rounded to one decimal place, so the total may not equal 100%.*
## 7.6% Responded That They Have 'Felt Anxious About Safety or Security' in a Library
First, we asked if they had ever felt anxious about safety or security in a library.
Public libraries are familiar places of learning that anyone can use for free.
However, precisely because they are open to a wide variety of people, many may feel anxious about safety.
Therefore, in collaboration with Nucel Electronics Co., Ltd., we conducted a survey on 'Public Library Usage Environment and Security' among 500 men and women nationwide who had previously indicated they 'have used a public library.'
*When citing the contents of this press release, please do the following:*
- State that the source is a 'survey by NEXER Inc. and Nucel Electronics Co., Ltd.'
- Include a link to Nucel Electronics Co., Ltd. (https://www.nucel.co.jp/)
**'Survey on Public Library Usage Environment and Security' Overview**
**Survey Method:** Online questionnaire
**Survey Period:** March 6, 2026 - March 23, 2026
**Survey Target:** Men and women nationwide who indicated in a preliminary survey that they 'have used a public library'
**Valid Responses:** 500 samples
**Questions:**
Q1: Have you ever felt anxious about safety or security in a library?
Q2: In what situations did you feel anxious? (Multiple selections allowed)
Q3: Do you think that access gates and anti-theft systems increase the prevention of book loss and a sense of security?
Q4: Do you think that access control using membership cards or IC cards would make usage more comfortable?
Q5: Please tell us why.
Q6: What kind of equipment or systems do you think would be good for library security measures?
*As a general rule, figures are rounded to one decimal place, so the total may not equal 100%.*
## 7.6% Responded That They Have 'Felt Anxious About Safety or Security' in a Library
First, we asked if they had ever felt anxious about safety or security in a library.