# How to build a user research library

Build a user research library by collecting survey answers in a consistent format, then keeping useful reading together for later questions. [VoxiForm lets respondents answer by voice or text and uses AI follow-up questions when an answer needs more detail](https://voxiform.com/); KnowMan saves articles and links, and [answers questions](https://www.knowman.io/guides/ai-knowledge-base) about them with citations.

## Start with a focused research question

Decide what you need to learn before writing survey questions. Use questions and response formats your team already understands, then make the completion criteria clear. VoxiForm's survey builder is designed around familiar questions, logic, and response formats.

## Let respondents choose voice or text

Offer voice and text in the same survey so people can explain an experience in their own words or type their answer. VoxiForm keeps both response modes in one survey and review flow. [See how its voice surveys work](https://voxiform.com/features/voice-surveys).

## Follow up when an answer needs context

When a response leaves out a useful detail, a targeted follow-up can clarify it before the response is closed. VoxiForm uses AI to spot missing or unclear details and ask a follow-up question.

## Keep responses reviewable

Review each answer alongside its follow-up exchange and supporting context. VoxiForm keeps those parts together for review.

## Build a library around the research

Keep relevant articles and links in KnowMan. You can search saved material by meaning and ask questions with citations. Learn more about a [personal knowledge base](https://www.knowman.io/guides/personal-knowledge-base) and the [KnowMan MCP knowledge base guide](https://www.knowman.io/guides/mcp-server-knowledge-base).

## Where KnowMan fits

KnowMan saves articles and links, reads and tags them, and answers questions with citations. Its MCP server lets [AI agents](https://www.knowman.io/guides/knowledge-base-for-ai-agents) search [saved items](https://www.knowman.io/guides/how-to-save-articles), read an item, ask questions, or save a URL. See the [KnowMan MCP knowledge base guide](https://www.knowman.io/guides/mcp-server-knowledge-base).

VoxiForm covers what to do with the answers in [where to keep what your surveys taught you](https://voxiform.com/articles/where-to-keep-what-your-surveys-taught-you).

## Questions

### Can people answer a survey by voice or text?

Yes. VoxiForm supports voice and text responses within the same survey and review flow. Its voice survey page describes the response options.

### How can a survey collect more complete answers?

A targeted follow-up can ask for missing or unclear details before a response is closed. VoxiForm describes this AI follow-up workflow.

### What can I keep in KnowMan?

KnowMan saves articles and links, reads and tags them, and keeps memories such as claims, decisions, and playbooks. Learn about the KnowMan personal knowledge base.

### Can an AI agent use my KnowMan library?

KnowMan provides an MCP server for AI agents, with tools to search saved items, ask questions, read an item, and save a URL. See the [guide to knowledge bases for AI agents](https://www.knowman.io/guides/knowledge-base-for-ai-agents).

## Related guides

- [What is a personal knowledge base, and how do you build one?](https://www.knowman.io/guides/personal-knowledge-base)

- [Connect your knowledge base through KnowMan's MCP server](https://www.knowman.io/guides/mcp-server-knowledge-base)

- [What Is a Knowledge Base for AI Agents?](https://www.knowman.io/guides/knowledge-base-for-ai-agents)

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