LibWizard allows you to create simple forms or more complex surveys that can then be embedded in your LibGuides, LibCal events, or other web pages. You can also use a simple link to access a form or survey created in LibWizard.
Want to see LibWizard in action? We've been using them for some time on our trials survey.
Responses to LibWizard forms and surveys are stored within LibApps and can accessed and exported at any time. You can also set a form or survey to email you a notice whenever a user submits a response, as well as to scrub personal information after a certain amount of time.
LibWizard is pretty keen but it is not as sophisticated as a professional survey tool such as Qualtrics from the University of Arkansas IT Services.
Let's face it, we all suffer from survey fatigue. Ask yourself if the information is really needed and just how many questions are needed to allow you to move forward.
Consider breaking larger survey projects up into smaller chunks, say, one topic a month.
Be sure and check with your director before launching an extensive public services survey. No only will he or she want to know about your project and how it might intersect with other library initiatives, but also you give him or her a chance to offer feedback and suggestions to make your project even better.
This question is very important for compliance with University research policies. If you are administering any quizzes or questionnaires that could later be used in your research, do complete the initial review forms for the University Institutional Review Board (IRB). It's good practice, doesn't take long, and helps you think systematically about the broader objectives of your survey.
The IRB may well deem your survey to be exempt in which case you can proceed with your survey immediately. Non-exempt requests may have to wait for the next scheduled meeting of the IRB for review.
There is a content type in LibGuides for: LibWizard Item. Simply click to a box add content, choose LibWizard Item, and then select the form or survey you wish to add.
Create a post-event survey which can then be emailed to your registered participants. Create the LibWizard Survey first, then add it to the Send Follow Up Email/Survey section of your event. This option has to be a survey and not a form.
After saving, click the Share button to get a widget code that you can embed in web pages or Research Guides.
The Direct link can also be placed in Research Guides.
Click on the Forms, Surveys, Quizzes, or Tutorals Home on the orange toolbar to view responses.
You will see a list of your items on the system. Click the number of responses to view responses.
You can export results to a spreadsheet.
Options for capturing these values can be found under Settings > Reporting.
In general, this information is not needed unless one is providing technical troubleshooting.
LibWizard can remove personal information from specified fields after 12 months. Each of your LibWizard forms, surveys, quizzes, and tutorials con be configured separately for privacy scrub. Best practice is to remove names, emails, and phone numbers unless you have a compelling business reason for retaining that data.