statistics

Top Ten Tuesday – Top Ten Databases

Now that classes have started again here is a list of the top ten databases of the more than 200 databases that the Dick Smith library has available. The figures come from actual use statistics and reflect actual use by students.The databases are:1. The Library Catalog2. Discovery3. Academic Search Complete4. EBSCO Databases5. JStor6. Metalib Subjects7.Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Top Ten Databases”

And the numbers are in…

I have been gathering information for a presentation and I thought I would share. 54% of student printing is done in the library (on 4 printers vs. 44 across campus!) Since the move to Pharos for print management, there has been a 30% reduction in the number of print jobs in the library 745,106 fewerContinue reading “And the numbers are in…”

Numbers…

I love numbers, or rather I love statistics! Running reports and finding out how you guys use library resources helps the library determine which databases and tools are useful. Here are some interesting (at least to me) numbers from last year. half a million+ people visited the library! (in person) 166,293 people used library servicesContinue reading “Numbers…”