Our circulation numbers are pretty bad - but our library usage statistics are quite high. When asked for circulation statistics I usually include a statement on why circulation doesn't reflect how the library is used and that many books are used in the library for research but not checked out. Then I offer the statistics that better reflect what we do: the number of classes served, lessons taught, students using the library space, etc.

We started paying for LibraryTrac a few years ago and that has been fantastic for giving us detailed statistics on how our space and services are used.

On Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 10:24 AM Matthew Cadorette <MCadorette@waterfordschools.org> wrote:

My superintendent just asked for library circulation numbers.

Does anyone else have these on hand for their school?

Waterford has about 800+/- students.

Just wanted some way to compare in case I’m asked.

Waterford High School Library

Circulation numbers for print and video

Sept. 1, - June 1

2017-2018 - 1,078

2018-2019 - 1,594

2019-2020 - 1,175

2020-2021 - 1,429

Sept. 1 2021 - Feb 13, 2022

2021-2022 - 1,146

Thanks,

Matt

Matthew Cadorette

Librarian

Waterford High School

20 Rope Ferry Road

Waterford, CT 06385

(860) 437-6956

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