Embodiments for trigger event detection for automatic log collection in an automated data storage library by a processor. A triggering event associated with the automated data storage library may be detected using firmware of the automated data storage library such that the triggering event is one from a group that includes a drive or library reset, a component action, and a service action. A snapshot of one or more logs associated with the automated data storage library may be captured upon detection of the triggering event, wherein the one or more logs include at least one of diagnostic information, statistical information, configuration information, backup information, database information, or a combination thereof. The snapshot of the one or more logs by the automated data storage library may be stored.