Hello,
We want to collect statistics that show the use of the library other than
circulation and online resources, both of which are readily available
electronically. We want the bigger picture, like the use of reference books
or perhaps library use by students who can't or won't check out. I have read
the book Output Measures for School Library Media Programs, and the
suggestions for collecting in-library use rate are good (leaving stuff on
the tables and counting each hour), but I don't see a suggested paper form
to use.
Rather than reinvent the wheel, (and my wheels are missing a few spokes
these days!), I decided to ask for help.
In a high school or middle school:
Have you collected statistics on reference books used for a period of one
week per quarter, or one week per semester?
Have you combined this with collecting other library use statistics? (number
of classes, number of fulfilled requests, number of reference questions,
etc.)
Do you have a form you used?
Would you be willing to share?
I will post a hit if there is interest.
Thank you very much.
Linda Walkup
Library Media Specialist Coach (my new title)
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa, OK
walkuli@tulsaschools.org
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