READ MORE Library Annual Report Released So, Do Students Still Use Books? Library facilities received very high use this year, with patron traffic increasing nearly 30% over last year's record highs. Spring 2022 even increased 35% over Fall 2021. Unlike in recent years where increases were primarily felt during weekday afternoons, volume of student use increased across nearly every time of day, though the increase was smallest on Sundays. This likely reflects the availability of Chick-fil-A next door to some degree, but the large increase in Spring compared to Fall suggests that research and study needs are also driving the high rates of library use. Record-setting Library Traffic Usage of library print materials has been declining for about a decade, but this decline is not evenly spread across library collections. In fact, usage of our reserve materials has been on the rise while other collections like the CMC materials have remained steady. This indicates that physical holdings still play an important role for many students, even as digital resources and curricular changes affect usage patterns. Yes, We Assess! The library's annual report includes a section dedicated to assessing our operations and services. Total Checkouts Over Time 10 Years Ago 2011-12 5 Years Ago 2016-17 Past Year 2021-22 88,715 68,256 65,965
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