Survey Report- Help for Exam Survey n.1 – EBOOK Title: Univesity Poll: E-books vs. paperbacks in libraries Last week a survey carried out by the public library of Padua questioned over 100 university students their personal opinion about e-books and the issue to substitute paper books in favour of electronic books. This survey aimed to understand the possible improvement of the public library system with an addition of digitalized books and essays. The majority (35%) prefers classic paper books; the feeling and the unique smell of the pages on their hand make students opt for real book. Furthermore some of them love going to the library, physically select novels and enjoy staying at the place. However, a significant percentage of students, almost 30%, refers to be in favour of E-book. E-readers, such as Kindle or mobile phone, are very useful and environmentally friendly. For university research purpose especially, students can gain benefit consulting essays and scientific books in their digitalized form. The other 25% did not express their own views. In conclusion, according to this survey an implement of e-books, in particular essays and textbooks, in the library system of Padua could result in a great benefit to students and university studies.