Page 10 - 2021-2022 JKM Library Annual Report Highlights

Accessing Library Materials
Total items checked out increased nearly
four times from the previous academic year. This
2021-22
is at least in part due to more in-person classes.
Literature and the social sciences topics made up
51% of our total circulation with seniors and
graduate students accounting for the most
3%
9%
checkouts.
18%
9%
Interestingly, sophomore checkouts made up 18%
of the total checkouts. Previously, our statistics
have shown the usual “sophomore slump” with Circulation % by Patron Type,
20%
16%
very few checkouts. However, this year saw a 33%
increase over the previous highest year for
sophomore checkouts. This is the highest rate in 25%

this category within the past six years. This likely

reflects some curricular changes that

require students to use material outside of the First Years (3%) Sophomores (18%)

classroom. We love to see it! Juniors (16%) Seniors (25%)

Graduate Students (20%)
8,676 Total Items Checked Faculty and Staff (9%) Resource Sharing (9%)

Out in 2021-22