Mount St. Joseph Library
Annual
Report 2023-2024
Total Items in Collection:
Circulation:
*eBooks & audiobooks via “Sora” are included in above Collectiontotal but NOT Circulation numbers. (see slide #10 & 11)
**Daily borrowed items/materials/supplies such as earbuds, chess pieces, etc. are NOT included in Circulation numbers.
Majority of stats in report refer to date range of 8/23/23 - 5/23/24
Figures in entire report compiled May 28 – May 31, 2024 [Get ready for lots of numbers now......]
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24,661* ❖ Total
1341** ❖ Total
Added: 300 ❖ Total
Weeded: 226
Copies
Copies
Overview
via Sora NOT included
*ebooks/audiobook
*ebooks/audiobooks via Sora not included (see slide #10 & 11) Collection by nonfiction classification Collection by year
Collection by:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Social & Emotional Learning Resources
Collection Value Report
* “The estimated value assumes that the average of the actual value is a valid approximation of the cost for copies that do not contain price information. This calculation is only an estimate.” [Destiny/Follett]
ActualValue EstimatedValue*
18,393 $843,092.49
Collection Value TotalCopies CopieswithPrices
22,246
$983,250.66
Library Dept. Budget
**FundsfortheLibraryhavesteadily DECREASEDover5%inthelast5years,while pricesofbooks,magazines,databases,etc. havesharplyINCREASED(25%+)! **
62% = “Books” includes: print curriculum-related, leisure reading, Young Adult, GNBC (Graphic Novel Book Club), FSBC (Faculty-Staff Book Club), eBooks & audiobooks via Sora hosting fee
22% = “Periodicals/Databases” includes: print magazine subscriptions, electronic renewals & platform hosting fees
9% = “Library Expenses/Other” includes: LibGuides hosting fee, NLW (National Library Week) performer payments & stipends
6% = “Multimedia” includes: DVDs, audio-visual supplies, earbuds, chargers, chess & games materials, etc.
1% = “Equipment” includes: printer/copier fees, book processing supplies, office supplies, etc.
GradeLevel Total Patrons TotalCirculations 9 221 234 10 208 264 11 232 92 12 226 34 Library Circulation Statistics: Grade Level Stats
Top 10 eBook & Audiobook Titles
via Sora - 5, 245 titles available !
eBook & Audiobook data
Online Databases
Online Databases
{Usage stats to be provided soon. Awaiting access from OUP.}
Online Databases
Online Databases
Online Databases
Online Databases
Online Database Activity
LibGuides: Personalized webpages for Research Assignments
27 guides, 4009 views, 10 months
LibGuides
27 guides, 4009 views, 10 months
* All sessions in the Library were “SOLD OUT” ! 100+ attendees for every session with Standing Room Only *
Attendance:
Link to Google Photos Album: https://photos.ap p.goo.gl/RKvw63 ZMCXK4ho8eA
Looking Back…
A busy, productive, successful year :
1) 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.
2) Now to analyze some of the numbers:
A) Total circulation numbers were down slightly, although Freshman & Sophomore English classes (and their teachers!) greatly attributed to the high numbers for those grades.
B) Database usage remained consistent, depending on the particular resource and assignment/project.
For example, numbers increased for National History Day kickoff research and several major English research assignments, including specifically the Jr. English research paper.
C) Ebook & audiobook usage remained the same. More LibGuides were created with a great increase in views and usage, especially with remote access.
3) Another fabulous National Library Week of presenters and performances! Lots of positive feedback, encouragement, participation, & assistance from the entire MSJ community. Thank you!
4) Chess Tournaments, as well as informal pickup games, (checkers too!) hosted in the library continue to be very popular.
*5) Physical Inventory - in Progress. To be completed by June 2024.
Looking Ahead:
General Library Goals for 2024-2025
Seemingly inconsistent across campus, the Library will continue to enforce school-widerules (no phones, no food/drink, etc.) while fostering an atmosphere of quiet individual study as well as small group collaboration.
Will continue to work with Mrs. Bruce & Eng. Dept to promote and encourage use of The Writing Center located in the Library.
Will continue to advocate for upgrades to the 23 year old library space! EXTREME wear & tear of furniture. All day, everyday use of teenage boys require immediate repair/replacement.
● Soft seating needs to be steam-cleaned (non-removable cushions). Very dingy & dirty!
● Carpet was spot -steam-cleaned last summer by librarian and Mr. Tim Johnson. Request / Plan for same this summer.
● Over two-thirdsof our hard wooden chairs are loose, wobbly and/or broken. Approx. 20 new chairs are on order to be delivered soon (June). Paid for with Library Budget funds instead of as “Capital Expense”.
Library Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday through Thursday
7:00 am – 4:00pm Friday
Library Staff:
Mrs. Jennifer Bennett
Mrs. Jennifer Otero
Respectfully submitted by: Mrs. Paula Wichmann
Director of Library ServicesMay 31, 2024
