As the semester draws to a close, we are excited to share some highlights and insights from Fall 2024 (Aug.-Nov.). These numbers reflect the vibrant activity within the library and the continued engagement of our students and faculty with our resources and services.
Visitors
- 15,567 patrons used our library space for study, collaboration, and research.
- 20,044 patrons visited the library website homepage to access resources, explore research guides, and discover library services, making it a vital hub for academic support
- 6,753 patrons visited Databases A-Z
- Top 5 Used Course Guides
- ENG 111: Ketchum: Social Issues Essay 3
- MAT 152: Cumulative Term Project
- ENG 111: Dr. Thomas
- ENG 111: Argument Research Project
- ENG 112: Adcock Historical Cause/Effect
Instruction and Research
- Information Literacy Classroom: 47 bookings, including 25 librarian instruction sessions, reaching 427 students.
- Research Coaching: One-on-one assistance for 33 students.
Study Rooms
- 284 bookings supported group work and focused study.
Circulation
- Physical: 2,092 checkouts (books, DVDs, laptops, equipment).
- Digital: 36,713 checkouts (eBooks, audiobooks, articles, streaming).
- Libby: 115 eBooks, 353 audiobooks
- Hoopla: 271 audiobooks, 84 eBooks, 49 BingePass, 7 TV, 5 movies, 5 comics, 3 music
Searches using OneSearch
- 52,352 total searches
- Top 5 searches
- where are you going where have you been
- jfk assassination
- probability
- marine sciences
- where are you going, where have you been
(OneSearch is our all-in-one search tool for discovering physical and digital library resources.)
These numbers highlight the library’s role in supporting academic success. Thank you for your collaboration this semester. We look forward to serving you in the future!