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Library
Summary Report
2016 - 2017
Prepared by:
Library Staff
February 2018
Table of Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1
New Books…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Print Circulation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
Interlibrary Loan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
Information Literacy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
Reference Statistics……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
Databases (Selected)
Academic Search Premier……………………………………………………………………………………………7
Opposing Viewpoints………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
Psychological and Behavioral Sciences Collection……………………………………………………….9
Literary Reference Center Plus………………………………………………………………………………….10
Library Satisfaction Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………11-16
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2016 – 2017 Overview
The 2016 – 2017 academic year was one of great change for the Asnuntuck Library, especially with the
physical space.
In June, construction began as the Academic Skills Center (ASC), previously located in Room 130, was
moved within the Library. The Homework Lab, which had been a row of computers along the back wall,
was enclosed as a separate room. This renovation posed both challenges and opportunities for the
Library and Library staff.
On the challenging side, the Library lost roughly 1,000 sq. ft. of space. To accommodate the ASC tutoring
computer desks, math group study area, and two new offices, Library staff had to relocate the contents
of six book stacks (roughly 432 shelves). Two stacks were moved to the West side of the Library,
replacing the tables and soft seating that were located there. Books on the existing shelving adjacent to
the new ASC were consolidated, and the books from the other four removed stacks were integrated into
these newly created spaces. The collection then had to be rearranged in Library of Congress call number
order.
The renovation also presented opportunities for the Library staff. The Library and ASC have always
partnered in academic support, and having the two departments collocated in one space enabled
students to easily transition between the two for research and tutoring assistance. The entire space was
rebranded as a “Learning Commons,” and students have found the new set up to be both welcoming
and efficient. Esthetically, the old carpet was removed and replaced with a vinyl laminate, which
brightened up the main area. In addition, new book security gates were purchased.
After two years of planning, the Library’s new Integrated Library System (ILS) went online in January.
The online catalogs of all twelve community colleges, four state universities, the Connecticut State
Library, and Charter Oak State College were combined into one catalog. Students are now able to
seamlessly search across all institutions at once, as opposed to searching the colleges individually. As a
result, millions of additional resources were made more readily available to them.
The Library collection underwent minor changes during the academic year. The online database, Gale
Business Insights: Essentials, was not renewed due to lack of use, even though it was purchased in the
prior year. Books were weeded, but at a slower rate than 2015 – 2016. The total number of print
periodicals continued to decline, and the Library now subscribes to roughly half the amount as it did just
5 years ago. A small VHS collection is still maintained, but that is being gradually phased out.
In the summer of 2016, Proquest replaced Yankee Book Peddler as our preferred book vendor. Orders
are placed throughout the year, and titles are selected through professional reading, curricula demand,
and faculty requests.
Saturday exam proctoring, which was added as a Library service in the fall of 2015, was discontinued
after the fall 2016 semester. With limited staffing on Saturdays, Library staff could not adequately
monitor test takers. The responsibility for proctoring was returned to the ASC.
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Library staff reviews professional literature, responds to faculty, staff, and student recommendations, and relies on professional knowledge to build a well-rounded collection to suit the needs of Asnuntuck Community College. In the 2016 – 2017 academic year, there were 410 new items added to the collection.
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July 2016 - June 2017
New book records createdAY 2016-17
New book records created
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As expected, circulation is highest mid-semester during the spring and the fall.
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ASNUNTUCK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
July 2016--June 2017
Circulation of Library MaterialsAY 2016-2017
Library Item Circulation Count
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Inter-Library LoansBooks Borrowed From Other Libraries
Books Borrowed From Other Libraries
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Inter-Library LoanBooks Lent to other libraries
Books Lent to other libraries
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Information Literacy Trends
2016-2017
During the 2016-2017 Academic Year, there were 30 class visits, with a total of 627 students.
The majority of IL visits were to First Year Experience courses, followed by English 101/101S
courses.
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3%7%
ENG 102
ENG 101/101S
ENG 096
BIO 121
PSYCH
HDEV
POL SCI
HUM
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Reference Statistics
2016 - 2017
July August September October November December
Reference 27 18 157 116 112 49
IT 31 85 285 193 147 92
Directional 2 12 13 18 11 13
January February March April May June TOTALS
Reference 49 142 95 138 76 63 1042
IT 124 110 156 119 122 97 1561
Directional 18 6 23 11 7 4 138
Definitions: Reference: Questions involving professional knowledge of a resource, such as the catalog, database or Internet. Research assistance, evaluation of sources, resource retrieval, etc, are also included. IT: Assistance with technology, such as printers, log-ins, password resets, print quotas, etc.
Directional: Location questions.
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Reference Statistics
Reference IT Directional
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Definitions:
Session: The number of times a person accessed Academic Search Premier.
Search: The number of times a person entered terminology in the search box and executed the
search.
Retrieval: The number of times a person clicked on the title of an article to view it.
July August Sept OCT Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June
2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
Sessions 507 101 726 1126 1570 794 130 824 868 1179 737 251
Searches 935 149 2101 2256 2870 1409 150 1792 1547 2206 1488 602
Retrievals 1447 135 2048 2820 4099 2210 200 2042 2151 2897 1993 777
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DatabaseAcademic Search Premier
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Sessions Searches Retrievals
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Definitions:
Session: The number of times a person accessed Opposing Viewpoints in Context.
Search: The number of times a person entered terminology in the search box and executed the search.
Retrieval: The number of times a person clicked on the title of an article to view it.
July August Sept OCT Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June
2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
Sessions 15 9 35 171 105 61 11 130 73 105 23 13
Searches 45 34 123 753 409 147 35 445 305 373 95 35
Retrievals 37 19 75 617 386 159 19 412 250 345 85 29
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DatabaseOpposing Viewpoints in Context
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Sessions Searches Retrievals
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Definitions
Session: The number of times a person accessed Psychological and Behavioral Sciences Collection.
Search: The number of times a person entered terminology in the search box and executed the search.
Retrieval: The number of times a person clicked on the title of an article to view it.
June May April March Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct Sept August July
Sessions 26 130 176 267 119 32 101 225 365 126 12 50
Searches 49 442 491 620 346 55 230 476 846 440 14 198
Total Retrievals 16 106 151 514 160 23 128 364 869 256 10 147
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DatabasePsychological and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Definitions: Session: The number of times a person accessed Literary Reference Center Plus database. Search: The number of times a person entered terminology in the search box and executed the search. Total Retrievals: The number of times a person clicked on the title of an article to retrieval the
article.
June May April March Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct Sept July
Database Sessions 64 138 131 90 108 40 150 258 108 119 63
Total Searches 154 394 405 205 135 35 249 704 301 320 100
Total Retrievals 115 227 97 174 123 11 318 717 207 194 157
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DatabaseLiterary Reference Center Plus
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Bookcollections
Onlineresource
Study space Computers CustomerService
Inter LibraryLoan
Very Satisfied 38 47 35 39 57 37
Satisfied 12 9 14 12 7 6
Somewhat Satisfied 7 5 9 7 2 2
Somewhat not Satisfied 0 0 1 2 0 0
Not Satisfied 0 0 2 0 0 0
no opinion 13 9 9 10 4 25
Library Satisfaction Survey
Very Satisfied Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat not Satisfied Not Satisfied no opinion
Strongly Agree80%
Agree20%
Disagree0%
Strongly Disagree0%
Library staff friendly/approachable
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
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Student76%
Faculty/Staff21%
Community User3%
PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATED THE SURVEY
Very Likely, 66, 96%
Somewhat Likely, 3, 4%
Likely to use the services in the future?
Very Likely
Somewhat Likely
Not likely
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What do you value the most about the library?
Students:
“The friendly people who work here and are always willing to answer
questions.”
“The willingness to help us to succeed, the peaceful and pleasant
atmosphere. The availability of a places to study and get work done.”
“I value the availability of resources and academic sources to students.”
“Resources such as books and computers.”
“The books and on-line resources.”
“One thing I value about the library is the helpful librarians being so friendly
and kind helping with assignments.”
“The Librarians going the extra miles for students.”
“Friendly atmosphere from staff.”
“They have time/help for you at all times.”
“Supportive, friendly and helpful atmosphere.”
“Staff is very approachable and friendly, always helpful!”
“The staff is very kind.”
“Bright sunlight place to study.”
“Being able to come & get work done in a comfortable place.”
“Wi-Fi, computers, a place to go without interruptions.”
“Peace & quiet.”
“Peaceful room to study.”
“Can concentrate best.”
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“Being able to do my work in a quiet location.”
“The computer and resources.”
“Computer access and library help.”
“It is a quiet place on campus to get work done.”
“Study room.”
“Enough Nature light, friendly environment.”
“Computers and study space.”
“How quiet it is.”
“Computers, printing, head phones.”
“Printers and Academic search premiere.”
“The opportunity to complete school work in a setting where assistance is
readily available.”
“Space”
“The computer homework lab however sometimes the computers are slow,
glitch or don't work properly.”
“Love the phone charger station. It's great to study here, because I had to
come real early before class.”
“Computer/printing/databases”
Faculty:
“Customer service”
“The help whenever I walk in the door.”
“How approachable the staff is; accessibility.”
“It is a space for students to work independently and as groups.”
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“Approachability of staff and follow up.”
“Having it be people-student oriented.”
“It's the only quite place on campus for student to work (Important).”
“Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly staff.”
“The staff! Always so willing to help.”
“The staff! All are very welcoming and easy to deal with.”
Additional comments or experiences about the library:
“I am a continued mature students, I need all the help I can get and I
especially appreciated the kind and patient help that is always extended to
me.”
“Increase library hours during final session.”
“I am here every day, if the library was not open, friendly, helpful and
available, I would not successes in college.”
“Everybody is friendly in the library, the databases are so helpful. Each time
I am in the library, I can study comfortably, and asking for help.”
“Good science magazines.”
“Extended hours would be great.”
“The library should be open until 11 pm at least during two weeks around
finals and midterm. They should have a quiet study section, there was a lot
of noise coming from hallway.”
“More outlets for laptop.”
“Making Google Chrome the default browser could increase studying
efficiency.”
“I needed to print something and Jie was very exceptionally helpful.”
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“Get more space to study.”
“Private study area.”
“Library has a study area that feels like a living room.”
“Thank you.”
“Library is very useful.”
“Keep the good work.”