Top Scenes of Anxiety in Libraries: 'Theft,' 'User Troubles,' and 'Suspicious Individuals.' What is the Demand for Access Control Systems?

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.'

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**'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.