Looking Back…

1) A busy, productive, successful year!

2) As always, we are team players -- Continuing to act as substitutes for teachers & departments, handling multiple classes per period throughout the days/weeks, as well as regular library research and instruction.

3) Now to analyze some of the numbers:

A) Circulation numbers were up, particularly from the Freshmen (Thank you, Mr. Lambdin!)

B) While database usage was down in some areas, use was regular and steady during the popular time periods/assignments, i.e. National History Day kickoff (Fall) and review (Winter), Spanish-speaking countries research (March), Jr. English paper (Spring).

C) Ebook & audiobook usage remained the same but more LibGuides were created with views and remote access.

** HOWEVER, due to continuingdecreaseinLibrary Budget, the most expensive database bundle (from Gale Cengage) will be eliminated! Four databases of Science, Literature, Global Issues, and Biography will unfortunately have to be cutin order to utilize funds for increasing costs of other necessary items.

4) Another great National Library Week of presenters and performances! Lots of positive feedback, encouragement, participation (& assistance, Thank you Dr. Pease!) from the entire MSJ community.

5) Quarterly Chess Tournaments, as well as informal pickup games, hosted in the library continue to be extremely popular. Very well-attended and well-received.