[Eril-l] [External] Demonstrating Library Impact During Crisis

Wed Apr 1 08:15:12 PDT 2020

Starting today, I'm going to be gathering our March usage stats for our major vendors to look for YTD trends following our move to 100% remote mid-month.  In particular, I'd like to see the impact that newly-opened online resources have had as well.

Also, as mentioned, measuring website traffic, online consultations, and other outreach activities will surely tell a positive story!

John

John Banionis
Metrics & Assessment Librarian

Falvey Memorial Library
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
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If you have a pertinent LibGuide, take a look at the usage. Another librarian here ran the LibGuide stats yesterday. From March 16-31, our Online Courses guide has been the second most-used LibGuide in the past 16 days. 718 views, which is pretty good for our small liberal arts college.
https://coloradocollege.libguides.com/online<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoloradocollege.libguides.com%2Fonline&data=02%7C01%7Cjohn.banionis%40villanova.edu%7C1289b5e6acac4420618408d7d64dd1a6%7C765a8de5cf9444f09cafae5bf8cfa366%7C0%7C0%7C637213502028567067&sdata=NdBakOdsgTdQEdhOL%2BpXtdLSA7cUObNdYBelShh5OaU%3D&reserved=0>

(What's our #1 LibGuide? This very basic Birding Colorado Springs guide I threw together years ago. It consistently gets the most hits of all our guides. 918 views in the March 16-31 timeframe. https://coloradocollege.libguides.com/birding<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoloradocollege.libguides.com%2Fbirding&data=02%7C01%7Cjohn.banionis%40villanova.edu%7C1289b5e6acac4420618408d7d64dd1a6%7C765a8de5cf9444f09cafae5bf8cfa366%7C0%7C0%7C637213502028577060&sdata=ONjqsBHhmnw9HDUw4pmY%2FEPNonKrb%2B5V90auwJ3aw0k%3D&reserved=0>)

Diane W.

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We are not only reporting usage, but also the extra efforts involved to support courses that had to suddenly go online.   This includes acquisition of ebooks specifically requested for course readings, upgrades from single-user to multi-user copies or purchase of additional copies, special arrangements for online databases or primary sources that are serving as a substitute for originally planned in-person activities/research, increase in streaming license provision.

Theresa Arndt
Assoc. Director for Library Resources & Administration
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Hi Chris,

It might be more feasible for your systems person to track web page traffic.  Some starting points could be usage to your library home page, the catalog, and LibGuides.

Best,

Anna

Anna Seiffert, MLS

Head of Collection Management Services

E-Resources & Collection Assessment Librarian

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Good morning,

As academic institutions have shifted services to an online format, have any of you been asked to or taken the initiative to demonstrate the impact that libraries are having now?  We were initially asked to provide weekly comprehensive e-resources usage reports, but until we implement our Alma Analytics service, even monthly reports probably aren't feasible.

Please feel free to share how you're providing evidence of your library's impact, whether that be through the usage of library services or e-resources.

Thank you!

Chris

Christopher D. Vidas

Electronic Resources Librarian

Clemson University

Library Depot

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Anderson, SC 29625

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