Newsletter

As we wrap up the Spring 2025 semester (January–April), we’re excited to share some highlights that reflect how students and faculty engaged with the library’s spaces, services, and resources. From collaborative learning to focused research, these numbers tell the story of a busy and successful semester.

Visitors & Digital Engagement

• 14,143 patrons visited the library in person for studying, group work, and access to resources.

• 20,520 patrons accessed the library website to explore research guides, use online tools, and connect with services.

• 4,825 patrons visited the Student Resources page for academic and personal support.

Top 5 Subject and Course Guides

1. ENG 111: Ketchum – Social Issues Essay 3

2. ENG 112: Sciences/STEM Research

3. MAT 152: Cumulative Term Project

4. Literary Criticism Resources

5. EDU 280

Instruction & Research Support

• 44 bookings in the Information Literacy Classroom, including 18 librarian-led instruction sessions reaching 314 students.

• 42 students received personalized help through research coaching sessions.

Study Room Use

• 229 group study room bookings helped facilitate focused collaboration.

Circulation

• Physical items checked out: 1,360 (books, DVDs, laptops, equipment)

• Digital items accessed: 32,069 (eBooks, audiobooks, articles, and streaming media)
  (Note: This total does not include April data from NC LIVE, Oxford English Dictionary, or Medici.tv)

  • Libby: 131 eBooks, 358 audiobooks

  • Hoopla: 295 audiobooks, 85 eBooks, 27 BingePasses, 12 movies, 2 comics, 1 music title

OneSearch Activity

• 31,873 total searches using OneSearch, our all-in-one discovery tool

• Top 5 Search Terms

  1. Memory

  2. Effects of COVID-19 pandemic

  3. NC LIVE

  4. “Omelas” and “The Lottery”

  5. Oxford English Dictionary

These stats showcase the continued importance of the library as a hub for academic success, inquiry, and support.

To our faculty: Thank you for the incredible work you do and for partnering with us to support student learning. Your dedication makes a lasting impact, and we appreciate you this Teacher Appreciation Week and all year long.

We look forward to supporting your teaching and research again next semester!

Libby just got even better, with new filters to help you find what you want faster!

Find newly added titles.
Filter by Date Added to see what’s new since your last visit. Choose from:

• Last 7 days

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Stay on top of the latest releases and patron requests added to your library’s collection.

Find first in series or standalone books.
As Julie Andrews famously sang in The Sound of Music, “Start at the very beginning. It’s a very good place to start.”
New filters let you easily find first in series titles like The Color of Magic or stick to standalones if you’re not ready for a series commitment.

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Now you can search by audiobook length—perfect for matching a story to your road trip, commute, or study break.
Options range from quick 1-hour listens to epic 24+ hour sagas.

Use Notify Me tags to stay in the loop.
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Join the Big Library Read!

From May 15–29, join readers worldwide for Uncommon Measure by Natalie Hodges—available in ebook and audiobook formats with no waitlists or holds.

"Uncommon Measure will resonate with both music and science lovers alike, who will appreciate the bridges Hodges draws between scientific disciplines, music theory, and her life." —Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine