A Survey on the Library Etiquette

What is your gender?

Male

Female

On average, how often do you go to the library per week?

Almost never (0-1 times)

Occasionally (2-3 times)

Often (4-6 times)

Almost every day

What is your main purpose for going to the library? 【多选题】

Self-study, reviewing courses, doing homework

Borrowing/returning books, searching for materials

Leisure reading (magazines, novels, etc.)

Using the computers or Wi-Fi

Relaxing, daydreaming, or enjoying the air conditioning

How "inappropriate" do you consider the following behaviors?
(1 point = Very inappropriate, strongly dislike it; 5 points = Doesn't bother me, acceptable)

	1	2	3	4	5
Talking loudly or discussing in the reading area
Talking loudly or discussing in the reading area
Not switchng the phone to silent mode and answering calls inside the library
Not switchng the phone to silent mode and answering calls inside the library
Entering the library wearing slippers or sleeveless shirts
Entering the library wearing slippers or sleeveless shirts
Saving seats for a long time with books or water bottles while being away
Saving seats for a long time with books or water bottles while being away
Eating snacks or drinking sugary beverages (other than plain water) inside
Eating snacks or drinking sugary beverages (other than plain water) inside
Playing, laughing loudly, or chasing between bookshelves
Playing, laughing loudly, or chasing between bookshelves
Tearing or damaging library books (e.g., doodling, folding pages)
Tearing or damaging library books (e.g., doodling, folding pages)
Not reshelving books properly after reading, leaving them lying around
Not reshelving books properly after reading, leaving them lying around

Do you think the sound of typing on a laptop or tablet keyboard in the library disturbs others?

Yes, it's very disturbing. People should use silent keyboards or go to a designated area.

It depends. It's acceptable as long as it's not constant loud typing.

No, it's a normal sound of studying, and we should be tolerant of each other.

Regarding the behavior of couples in the library, which statement best aligns with your view?

The library is a sacred place for study; any intimate behavior should be avoided.

It's understandable as long as it doesn't disturb others (e.g., whispering, minor physical contact).

I don't mind, as long as it doesn't bother me.

Have you ever been unable to find a seat because the seats were occupied by personal items but the people were absent?

Often, and it's very frustrating.

Occasionally.

Rarely.

I haven't noticed.

If you encounter the seat-saving situation mentioned above, what do you usually do?

Just sit down and deal with it if someone comes back.

Move their items aside and sit down.

Prefer to stand or leave rather than touch someone else's belongings.

Report it to the librarian.

When your phone suddenly rings in the library, what do you usually do?

Immediately hang up, switch to silent mode, and if it's important, go outside to call back.

Answer quietly in my seat and try to end the call quickly.

Answer it normally; it's no big deal.

10.

Have you ever marked, underlined, or folded pages in a borrowed library book?

Never, I think it's a very bad habit.

Occasionally I underline lightly in pencil, and I erase it before returning.

Yes, I have, but I don't see it as a big issue.

11.

In your experience at the library, what is the most intolerable discourteous behavior you have encountered?

12.

In what ways do you think the university library could help first-year students better understand and follow library etiquette? (e.g., holding lectures, posting creative posters, WeChat official account articles, etc.)